David Donald
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Aircraft

UAE To Weaponize Black Hawks

On the first day of the IDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi, the UAE announced that it is to upgrade 23 Black Hawk helicopters to an armed
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Aircraft

UAE Fighter, Trainer and Air Defense Buys Still Undecided

Held in Abu Dhabi, the IDEX defense exhibition is traditionally the platform for the United Arab Emirates to announce major deals.
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Aircraft

China Reveals New Combat Aircraft Design

Following months of speculation, fueled by tidbits gleaned during the Zhuhai airshow in November, the first images of China’s newest combat aircraft were r
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Aircraft

Dassault SMS builds on lessons from the 7X

Dassault is working steadily toward a certification date of 2016 for its much anticipated super-midsize (SMS) ­Falcon business jet, Olivier Villa, ­D
Aircraft

Japan Replaces UH-60Js...with More UH-60Js

Japan’s Ministry of Defense has selected Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to supply 40 license-built Sikorsky UH-60J+ helicopters for the Japan Air Self Defence
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Happy Design brings innovation to interiors

ging a reputation for innovative and exciting aircraft paint schemes, highlighted by its recent win in a competition to design a new livery for the single-

Malta welcomes aviation business to its shores

Malta has a long and successful history of support to the shipping industry, and ranks second in the list of vessel registrations in Europe.
Aircraft

L-100 delivery sparks new MAZ/Al Salam partnership

The Alsalam Aircraft Company delivered a Lockheed L-100 Hercules in VIP configuration to an undisclosed customer on Tuesday.
Engines

PWC launches the PT6 Nation website

Pratt & Whitney Canada (Stand C414) has launched PT6 Nation.com, a new microsite for operators and aficionado
Aircraft

OCRA Aerospace notches up 328 Jet sale

OCRA Aerospace (Stand E225) has announced the sale of a Dornier 328 Jet to an undisclosed customer in southeast Asia.
Charter & Fractional

Hangar8 to base Citation XLS in India

Oxford, UK-based charter and aircraft management company Hangar 8 announced this week at MEBA that it will begin operations in India with the basing of a C
Charter & Fractional

MEBA 2012 signs first exhibitor

This year's MEBA show hasn't even closed yet, but already the organizers, F&E Aerospace (Stand E313), has signed up the first exhibitor for the next event,
FBOs

VIPport is the gateway to Russia

Russia represents a fast-growing region and increasingly popular destination for business aviation, with a significant rise in traffic between Moscow and t

MEBA preview for Flygprestanda's flight planner

Flygprestanda (Stand C620) is giving visitors to MEBA a preview of its new flight operation control system (FOCS), which is currently undergoing trials wit
Aircraft

MEBA: Dassault's SMS on target for certification in 2016

Dassault (Chalet A14) is working steadily toward a certification date of 2016 for its much-anticipated super-midsize (SMS) Falcon business jet, Olivier Vil
Aircraft

MEBA: Supersonic Business Jet Still an Idea for the Future, Says Dassault

Not today, and not tomorrow, but maybe someday.
Aircraft

ExecuJet deal at MEBA reinforces Embraer's Middle East expansion

Embraer announced yesterday at MEBA the appointment of the ExecuJet Aviation Group as an authorized service center for the Legacy 600 and 650 aircraft.
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Thrane and Thrane debuts wireless handset

Satcoms specialist Thrane & Thrane (Stand C428) is presenting its Aviator wireless handset for the first time at MEBA.

Dassault awaits final Falcon 7X EFVS certification

In the next few days Dassault expects to receive final operational U.S.

Dassault's EASy2 cockpit moves toward certification

Dassault's EASy 2 cockpit is moving toward its certification, which is expected for the Falcon 900 in the second quarter of next year.
FBOs

Middle East business drives Gozen expansion

In February this year the operations of Gozen Air Services (Stand E240) at Istanbul's Ataturk airport ranked number one in a reader survey of European FBOs
Aircraft

Happy Design Studio wins TBM 850 paint design competition

Happy Design Studio is forging a reputation for innovative and exciting aircraft paint schemes, highlighted by its recent win in a competition to design a

Nexus offers FAM security solutions

Nexus Flight Operations Services has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with U.S.-based FAM International to provide its customers with tailore
FBOs

Harrods adds de-icing; signs up for S-76 mods

Here in the Dubai sunshine it is easy to forget the extent to which snow and ice can delay and disrupt aircraft operations, especially in the world of busi
Charter & Fractional

The Wyvern Standard extends to Europe

Safety audit specialist Wyvern has joined forces with Aviation Quality Services (AQS) to introduce a common safety standard to the European business aviati
Aircraft

Paris court rules Continental Airlines 'criminally responsible' for 2000 crash of Air France Concorde

A Paris court ruled yesterday that Continental Airlines was "criminally responsible" for the crash of the Air France Concorde in July 2000, which killed 11
Engines

Snecma joins Airbus Corporate Jet Centre team

Snecma and Airbus Corporate Jet Centre (ACJC) signed an agreement on November 26 for the engine manufacturer to provide full service support for the CFM In