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Airbus flies heavier A340-600

Airbus has flown the first example of its heavier A340-600, launched by Emirates Airline two years ago.
Engines

IAE Launches Corporate Engine Maintenance

International Aero Engines has launched a comprehensive upgrade and aftermarket support service for the V2500 engines powering Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJs)

Emirates A380s will test Honeywell’s fledgling customer support organization

Honeywell Aerospace is in the throes of a reorganization that will result in a 5-percent cut in its workforce by year end.
Aircraft

CC-130 pact goes to Herc Solutions

Canada has selected the Herc Solutions team to provide ongoing support services for its aging 31-strong Lockheed CC-130 Hercules fleet.

BAE tackles safety of flight

BAE Systems has recently announced three major programs aimed at improved flight safety and providing contingency plans in the event of emergencies.
Security

Preliminary Report: Cheyenne/MiG photo flight proves fatal

Piper PA-42 Cheyenne, Prescott, Ariz., Oct.

More sims coming for Emirates-CAE

Canada’s CAE expects to place another three flight simulators next year at the Emirates-CAE Flight Training Center near Dubai International Airport to supp
Security

Preliminary Report: King Air crashes in France

Raytheon Beech King Air C90A, Besancon, France, Oct.
Charter & Fractional

Dubai’s Elite Jets marks first anniversary

Dubai airport-based Elite Jets is marking its first anniversary here at the Dubai airshow by exhibiting alongside Raytheon Aircraft (Stand E501).
Aircraft

Rolls-Royce builds military engine support business

Rolls-Royce is seeking to add the Middle and Far East to its rapidly growing military engines support portfolio, and says significant deals are likely to b
Aircraft

MiG-29 has grown into multirole uses

Regarded as a prime example of Russian expertise in fighter design, the MiG-29 has become a classic much admired for its ability to perform extreme maneuve
Aircraft

Sukhoi poised to reveal new RRJ purchase

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft is negotiating a new sales contract for the Russian Regional Jet and may be able to announce the deal here at Dubai 2005 tomorrow, a

FLIR Systems can scan land, sea and air

FLIR Systems is showcasing three new compact multi-sensor systems developed to maintain the company’s position as a leader in this field.  Each is a d
Aircraft

Falcon 7X exceeds envelope

The Dassault Falcon 7X business jet last Tuesday flew for the 100th time.
Security

King Air crashes in France

Raytheon Beech King Air C90A, Besancon, France, Oct.
Security

Preliminary Report: King Air suffers gear accident

Raytheon Beech King Air 200, Leonardtown, Md., Oct.
Security

Preliminary Report: NTSB aiding Madagascar fatal probe

Cessna 425 Conquest I, Tulear, Madagascar, Oct.
Aircraft

Hawker lineage flies on with the new 850XP

Raytheon Aircraft this month announced the Hawker 850XP and–true to form–the airplane is an evolution of the Hawker 800XPi, which is itself a recently 
Aircraft

Micro UAV helps grunts see over hills

The Firefly throwaway micro unmanned aerial vehicle (MUAV) system displayed for the first time by Integrated Dynamics (Stand W301) places the Pakistani com
Aircraft

Piaggio is showcasing its Avanti II

Piaggio Aero Industries is showcasing the new Avanti II version of its distinctive twin pusherprop here at Dubai 2005 this week.
Security

Preliminary Report: Challenger runs into new runway barriers at Teterboro

Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger, Teterboro, N.J., Oct.

Boeing and Airbus in market forecast harmony

Hallelujah! Boeing and Airbus agree about something.

Korea’s Golden Eagle Driver

 Flying the Korean Aerospace International (KAI)/Lockheed Martin T-50 Golden Eagle supersonic jet trainer here at Dubai is Lt.

Air France Industries to open logistics center in Abu Dhabi

Air France Industries is setting up a component logistics center at Abu Dhabi Airport.
Aircraft

Stork-Fokker F100s to go to Iran

Officials from Stork-Fokker Services are meeting with IranAir’s new chairman and managing director Saeid Hesami here at the show to talk over plans to send
Aircraft

Next MiG-29 will be known as the MIG-35

The next generation of the Russian MiG-29 fighter will now be marketed and sold under the new designator of MiG-35, as it is a distinctly new-technology, f
Security

Preliminary Report: Twin Commander breaks up in-flight

Twin Commander 690A, Antlers, Okla., Oct.
Aircraft

Kingfisher Airlines orders 20 ATR 72s

Six months after beginning operations, Kingfisher Airlines has confirmed it has ordered 20 ATR 72-500 twin turboprops valued at $350 million and taken opti
Aircraft

VVIPS offered supersized luxury jet

The sturdy Liberty XL2 two-seat light aircraft has the appearance of sports or trainer design not unlike many others.