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Bell and Abu Dhabi’s Horizon Ink Order for 12 Bell 505s

Bell signs deal for twelve 505s.

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November 17, 2019

Boeing Reveals 787-9 Order from Biman Bangladesh

A two-aircraft Dreamliner order from the Bangladeshi flag carrier carries a value of $585 million at list prices.

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November 17, 2019

Egyptian Lessor CIAF Signs Firm Order for Three Embraer E190s

At the Dubai Airshow, Cairo-based lessor CIAF ordered three E190s for its Embraer E-Jets fleet, with deliveries slated for Q4 2020.

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November 17, 2019

Sheikh Mohammed Opens 30-year Anniversary Dubai Airshow

An impressive collection of aerial hardware overshadows a smattering of orders at Dubai Airshow 2019.

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November 17, 2019

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CAE and EasyJet Ink Ab Initio Training Pact

In an exclusive partnership, CAE will recruit and train 1,000 aspiring pilots under a new EasyJet program and place them with the carrier.

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November 17, 2019

Etihad Airways' 'Transformation Journey' Continues

'Core airline' loss reduced to $1.8 billion last year

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November 16, 2019

Mubadala's Aerospace Portfolio Makes Strong Showing

Widebody market 'extremely challenging'

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November 16, 2019

Several Middle East LCCs Making a Name for Themselves

Despite stiff competition, LCC value proposition proving increasingly workable in the region

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November 16, 2019

Airbus Offers Missile Defense for VIP Airliners

Airbus Corporate Jets teams with Sabena Technics to provide laser protective systems for its customers.

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November 16, 2019

Honeywell sees Regional Growth Despite Muted Bizav Demand

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are key to the regional business aviation market for Honeywell.

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November 16, 2019

A330 MRTT Automatic Refueling To Go Live in 2021

Some 41 of 60 Airbus A330 MRTTs ordered by 13 nations are now in service. Automatic refueling tests were carried out using an Australian MRTT.

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November 16, 2019

Airbus A220 Creating a Buzz in the Middle East

An EgyptAir A220-300 is representing the type on the static display at the Dubai Airshow.

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November 16, 2019

Dassault Aviation Brings Contingent to Dubai

Dassault, a partner of the UAE Air Force for more than 40 years, has a contingent of military aircraft and Falcon bizjets at the Dubai Airshow.

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November 16, 2019

GlobalEye Goes Public with Dubai Debut

The UAE’s new Saab GlobalEye multi-role surveillance platform is due to enter service some time next year.

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November 16, 2019

ZetAvia Il-76 Does Heavy Lifting in Mideast

The big Ilyushin cargo hauler on display at Dubai Airshow 2019 flies all kinds of freight to and from the UAE.

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November 16, 2019

Flying the Improved HondaJet Elite

Flying the Improved HondaJet Elite

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November 16, 2019

Urban Air Mobility Advances Fast: Will Dubai Be Part of Its Future?

Up to 200 new aircraft programs are being advanced in the gold rush towards urban air mobility.

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November 15, 2019

SNCA To Start Flight Training for Cadets This Month

Rabigh Wings takes delivery of second Tecnam P2006T

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November 15, 2019

Dubai Business Aviation Players Plan Further Growth

Jetex Flight Support expects throughput growth of 10 percent at its DWC FBO this year. It is the officlal FBO for the Dubai Air Show 2019.

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November 15, 2019

Qatar Executive First In Line for Gulfstream's New G700 Flagship

With a five-living-area cabin and 7,500-nm range, it’s no surprise that the launch customer for Gulfstream's new G700 flagship is based in the Middle East.

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November 15, 2019