The Saab GlobalEye surveillance aircraft is making its air-show debut at this week’s Dubai air show.

The Saab GlobalEye surveillance aircraft is making its air-show debut at this week’s Dubai air show.

 

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Based on the Bombardier Global 6000 business jet platform, the GlobalEye programme was launched four years ago with an order from the United Arab Emirates.

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The show comes less than three months after the first flight of this modified aircraft. It is being displayed in the static park with temporary UAE markings and will eventually be one of three GlobalEyes that to be operated in the region.

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