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Mena Aerospace Partners With Hala Bahrain

IJM Mena joint venture expanding aircraft under management

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November 12, 2017

Lufthansa Technik Wins First 787 Completion

German MRO is also introducing four cabin concepts for the Airbus A330 MRTT tanker-transport, ranging from head of state to troop transport.

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November 12, 2017

Russian Knights Perform Aerobatics with Sukhoi Su-30SM Fighters at Dubai Airshow

Russian Knights Perform Aerobatics with Sukhoi Su-30SM Fighters at Dubai Airshow

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November 12, 2017

Russia’s Sukhoi Su-35 Flying Display at Dubai Airshow 2017

Russia’s Sukhoi Su-35 Flying Display at Dubai Airshow 2017

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November 11, 2017

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Iran Goes West for Airliners, But East for Fighters

Iran at last starts to receive Western airliners as sanctions are lifted but is looking East for military aircraft.

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November 11, 2017

Bombardier Sees Big Potential for C Series in Middle East

Although positive reaction to Airbus’s involvement bodes well for the new narrowbody, airplane stands on its own merits, says Bombardier

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November 11, 2017

Business Jet OEMs Upbeat on Middle East

Large cabin, long-range bizjet fleet in region totals almost 300 aircraft with far more potential sales, manufacturers believe.

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November 11, 2017

World's First Diamond-coated Jet on Display in Dubai

Sun King Diamond Coating created by Luxembourg's Jean Boulle Luxury produces “amazing multichromatic reflections” on the aircraft

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November 11, 2017

PAL ISR Patroller Multiplies Force

PAL Aerospace is debuting its Force Multiplier at the Dubai Airshow. The patrol aircraft is being offered for hire to meet a range of ISR needs.

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November 11, 2017

Airbus Presents Updated Airliners to Middle East Carriers

A range of updates to its product range should mean follow-on orders from Middle East airlines.

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November 11, 2017

Airbus Analyzes Traffic, Sees Eastward Shift Continuing

European manufacturer is keen to understand where future orders will come from.

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November 11, 2017

Boeing Sees Business Heating Up in Desert

A busy Dubai Airshow is on tap for Boeing

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November 11, 2017

Dubai Airshow Static Display

Static display highlights Dubai delights

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November 11, 2017

Embraer Programs On Track as E190-E2 Enters Home Stretch

First member of new narrowbody family poised to gain certification in time of second-quarter 2018 service entry

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November 10, 2017

Farnborough Airshow Aims to Thrill Again in 2018

Organizers of the Farnborough International Airshow say they are enhancing the show, the site and adding new content as its footprint grows.

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November 10, 2017

UAE To Acquire 'More Than 10' Sukhoi Su-35s

UAE is interested in the fighters partly due to access to technology, with an order announcement expected to be made at the 2017 Dubai Air Show.

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November 10, 2017

Middle East Carriers Could Hold Key to A380’s Future

Analysts express mixed viewpoints on the superjumbo’s prospects

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November 10, 2017

Textron Aviation Lands Air Ambulance Order

Babcock Scandinavian Air Ambulance has ordered a new fleet of King Air and Latitude aircraft to fulfil contract with Norwegian government.

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November 10, 2017

Ethiopian Airlines Annual Profits Dip to $232 Million

The airline operates 92 aircraft and has another 62 on order

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November 10, 2017

Mideast Instability Doesn’t Shake Boeing’s Confidence

Airlines adjust to evolving political environment as traffic starts to rebound

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November 9, 2017