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High-speed EADS UAV takes flight

EADS Military Aircraft has announced the successful first flight of the new Carapas high-speed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which took place earlier this
Engines

GE, Emirates to test engines here

Two years after signing the deal at the 2003 Dubai airshow, Emirates Airline and General Electric are forging ahead with construction of a huge new engine

Alteon, Royal Air Maroc open training site

CasaAero, a joint venture between Boeing’s Alteon training division and national airline Royal Air Maroc, celebrated the official grand opening of its faci

Can the RRJ and the MS-21 change Russia’s civil fortunes?

This past August saw the seventh run of the Moscow Aviation and Space Exposition (MAKS).

Trade Embargo Stifles Rising Air Transport Demand in Iran

Over the next five years Iran needs some 140 new airliners, half of which would replace a largely outdated fleet.
Aircraft

Iran is captive market for Tu-204

Tupolev’s Tu-204 airliner, which has drawn only modest orders in the past several years, has begun to make inroads in several new markets, including Iran.

Five companies pick Prime for represention

Singapore-headquartered Prime Aerospace, which has an office here in the United Arab Emirates, has been appointed the exclusive sales representative for th

Royal Jet’s BBJ fleet swells to seven

Abu Dhabi-based private charter operator Royal Jet has added two aircraft to its Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) fleet.

Russian Firm Expands Mil Service in Sharjah

Russia’s Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, which is exhibiting jointly with Russia’s state arms export agency Rosoboronexport, is about to expand its presence in th

Talks Fail To Reopen Arafat Airport

The deal brokered last week by U.S.

Delivery Begins on Iris-T Missiles

Following the successful completion of pilot lot test firings, deliveries have begun of the Iris-T (infrared imaging system-tail/thrust vector controlled)

Dahra To Open Spares Shop in Dubai

Oman-based regional aircraft spares supplier Dahra Logistics & Marketing is planning to open an office in Dubai next March to tap into the fast-growing

And the Aviation Beat goes on

While crewmen work on a United Arab Emirates air force F-16E/F after a demo flight, in the background construction workers are  busy erecting a series

BAE Systems tests airliner missile protection system

BAE Systems has begun trials of its Jeteye laser-based system for protecting commercial airliners from man-portable missile attack.
Aircraft

Korean T-50 displays fast-jet credentials

The Korea Aerospace Industries/Lockheed Martin T-50 Golden Eagle could capture a large proportion of future world orders for advanced jet trainers.

UK’s Empire Test Pilots School Grows Portfolio

The UK’s Empire Test Pilots School (ETPS) at Boscombe Down is one of only a handful of world-class training establishments offering a wide range of courses

New Site Beckons IN-Services & Al Rumaithy

Zodiac customer support specialist IN-Services & Al Rumaithy is about to move.

UAE Holding Regional Security Conferences ᒑ

Abu Dhabi will host the first-ever Arab Aviation Security Conference Feb.

Branson Eyes UAE for Space Flights

Virgin Group boss Sir Richard Branson is touting the UAE as one of the world’s first space tourism centers when his Virgin Galactic venture begins suborbit
Aircraft

Saudi firm plays key role in upgrading nation’s Tornados

Riyadh-based Alsalam Aircraft Co.

UAE forces focus on Net warfare

“The future of our nation depends on airpower.

SkyLink Arabia keeps its head down while flying in Iraq

For many, the story of Iraq since the fall of Saddam Hussein is not a happy one.

Middle East bizav fleet is 350,says National Air Services

During the MEBA conference, new figures emerged on the region’s business aviation fleet and growth potential.

Middle East aircraft finance potential is on the increase

The Middle East region is waking up to business aircraft financing, it emerged at the inaugural Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) conference here at the
Aircraft

UAE to manufacture business turboprop

A high-performance but economical business aircraft designed in the UK will be manufactured soon in the United Arab Emirates after an agreement between the
FBOs

Dubai gets two bizav support facilities

Dubai International Airport now has not one but two purpose-built support facilities for business aviation, both located in the duty free zone on the other
Aircraft

Record-setting Boeing 777-200LR sets down in Dubai

The Boeing 777-200LR has arrived in Dubai, fresh from setting a new world distance record for a commercial airplane.
Aircraft

Vulcanair bets its Viator that one big one beats two

The case for twin- versus single-turboprop light transport aircraft is being forcefully argued by Vulcanair, which is relaunching its Viator aircraft here
Aircraft

So what's new in the 747-8?

The General Electric GEnx turbofan is one of the two new engine families under development for the 787, but will be the sole option for the new 747, in a 6
Charter & Fractional

NAS moves up to A318 Elite class

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia-based National Air Services (NAS) has ordered five Airbus A318 Elites, a 15-seat, luxury version of the 100-seat-class airliner.