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Etihad Celebrates First Middle East 3D-printed Parts Facility

The Middle East’s first EASA-approved additive manufacturing center enables Etihad’s MRO division to make quicker repairs.

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November 18, 2019

Collins Avionics at Heart of New-generation C295

Airbus Defence and Space is introducing a range of improvements to the C295 medium utility transport, including Pro Line Fusion avionics.

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November 18, 2019

Embraer ‘Respectful’ of EC’s Pause in Boeing Merger Probe

Brazilian airframer expects to submit information requested by the European Commission for its antitrust investigation "in a couple of days."

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November 18, 2019

Jet Aviation, University of South Wales Cooperate on MRO Training

Jet Aviation and the University of South Wales in Dubai announced a cooperation agreement to support development of aviation professionals.

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November 18, 2019

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Forecast for Middle East Sees Need for 3,240 New Aircraft Through 2038

Airbus says the number of mega-cities in the Middle East will increase from 5 to 11 over the next two decades, driving demand for new aircraft.

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November 18, 2019

Airbus to Reorganize Dubai-based Commercial Services

Airbus is consolidating all of its regional customer service offerings under one roof.

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November 18, 2019

GE and Sanad Ink Engine MRO Deal

Under a new contract, Sanad Aerotech will provide GE with maintenance and overhaul services for next generation GE and CFM engines.

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November 18, 2019

Italian Trade Agency Pavilion Highlights Aerospace Capabilities

Some 40 Italian companies are participating in the Dubai Air Show.

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November 18, 2019

Boeing Makes Progress on NeXt Big Things

Three electric aircraft projects—the Passenger Air Vehicle, Cargo Air Vehicle, and Odysseus UAV—are gaining momentum at Boeing's NeXt unit.

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November 18, 2019

GDC Technics Wins USAF Contract for Advanced Wingtip

The USAF Lifecycle Management Center will try GDC Technics’s Advanced Wingtip Solution, now in flight tests, on the C-130J and C-5.

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November 18, 2019

UAE Signs Up for Mirage Upgrade

Having first signaled that it would upgrade its Mirage 2000 fleet, the UAE has concluded its negotiations with Dassault Aviation.

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November 18, 2019

De Havilland Inks LOI with Palma for 20 Dash 8-400s

Dubai-based property leasing company Palma Holding has signed a letter of intent to purchase 20 De Havilland Dash 8-400s.

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November 18, 2019

Emirates Orders 50 Airbus A350s

The new Emirates widebody deal with Airbus replaces an MOU signed in February that called for 30 A350s and 40 A330neos.

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November 18, 2019

Civilian Hercules Gains Certification

FAA approval has paved the way for delivery of the first LM-100J to launch customer Pallas Aviation early next year.

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November 18, 2019

C-390 Gets New Name and a New Joint Venture

Boeing and Embraer are launching a joint venture to handle business for the newly renamed C-390 Millennium tanker/transport.

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November 18, 2019

Airbus Fello'fly Harvests Wake Energy to Save Fuel

Airbus Fello'fly demonstrator project, based on “biomimicry,” aims to adapts birds’ techniques to save energy with group flights.

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November 18, 2019

Lufthansa Technik To Perform First A350 VIP Conversion

Germany’s Special Air Mission Wing is tapping Lufthansa Technik to convert a widebody A350 into transport fit for government delegations.

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November 18, 2019

Air Arabia Neo Deal Caps Dubai’s Order Activity

Airframers collect $32 billion worth of sales during Dubai Air Show’s second day.

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November 18, 2019

Airbus Wins $14.4B Narrowbody Order from Air Arabia

Air Arabia placed a firm order for 120 Airbus narrowbodies worth an estimated $14.4 billion on Monday at the Dubai Airshow.

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November 18, 2019

Boeing Gets Max Redemption from SunExpress

A conversion of options on ten 737 Max 8s marks one of the few bright spots for the beleaguered narrowbody this year.

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November 18, 2019