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Gulf Air Inks 787 Lease Deal with DAE

Airline's first airplane is scheduled to enter its fleet in 2018.

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November 13, 2017

UAE is Launch Customer for Multi-spectral Recon Pod

Goodrich's MS-110 reconnaissance pod has received a contract In the new deals announced by the UAE's armed forces.

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November 13, 2017

Airships Are Coming to The Middle East

Lighter than air but heavy with promise, two companies aim to fly airships in the Middle East.

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November 13, 2017

Airbus Waits on Emirates as Airframers Work More Deals

Host airline demanding guarantees that A380 production will last at least a decade.

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November 13, 2017

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Bombardier: Middle East To Take 450 New Regional Aircraft by 2036

New forecast says growth in the areas' regional aircraft is currently leading to a drop in yields, recommends "right sizing" fleets

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November 13, 2017

Boom Supersonic Team Draws from Pool of Aviation Enthusiasts

Proof-of-concept under development, as company begins process of finding manufacturing site.

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November 13, 2017

Regional Sales Forecasts Reflect Importance of Middle East as Hub

Middle East is the center of the commercial aviation universe due to perfect location in world.

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November 12, 2017

Honeywell to Maintain A380, B777 Components for Emirates

Fifteen-year agreement aims to reduce grounded aircraft time for Dubai-based airline.

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November 12, 2017

U.S. Exhibitors Account for Dubai Airshow’s Largest Contingent

Special guest Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden makes UAE debut.

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November 12, 2017

UAS Showcases First VVIP 787 at Dubai Airshow

UAE-based trip support company has exclusive charter marketing rights to the Dream Jet bespoke business jet

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November 12, 2017

Ameco Touts Airline MRO, Bizav Completions

China-based company expands customer base in Middle East, prepares to increase its executive airline completions, refurbishment capabilities.

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November 12, 2017

UAC Displays VIP Superjet, Fighters and More

United Aircraft Corporation has examples of the Su-30SME, Yak-130, MiG-35, Su-35, Be-200 and MC 21-300 on display at the airshow.

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November 12, 2017

Dubai Air Show 2017 Ready for Takeoff

More than 160 aircraft on static display, 1,200 exhibitors and an expected 70,000-plus attendees convene for the biennial event.

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November 12, 2017

Speculation Mounts That F-35 Lightning Might Strike in UAE

Will the UAE be a customer for the Lockheed Martin F-35? Recent posturing suggests the Gulf nation wants to join the fray.

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November 12, 2017

Airbus Forges Ahead with A330neo

With certification targeted for mid-2018, two flight test aircraft will complete the task.

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November 12, 2017

Transport Turns to Attack Role

Airbus Defence and Space is showing its Armed ISR version of the C295 transport for the first time at the Dubai show.

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November 12, 2017

Air Baltic Plans To Buy More Bombardier C Series 300s

CEO Gauss said airline will "negotiate for at least another 14 aircraft"

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November 12, 2017

Boeing Bags Breakthrough 787-10 Commitment from Emirates

First order of the 2017 Dubai Airshow worth $15.1 billion.

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November 12, 2017

Kawasaki’s C-2 Makes First Overseas Trip

One of the debutantes at the Dubai Airshow is the Kawasaki C-2, a transport with both strategic and tactical airlift capabilities.

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November 12, 2017

Intrigue Marks First Day of 2017 Dubai Air Show

Boeing takes home big prize while Airbus waits

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November 12, 2017