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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

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Lineage 1000 starts life in Arabian Gulf service

Embraer’s first Lineage 1000 executive jet is making a debut here at the Dubai Airshow, six months after it was delivered to launch customer Aamer Abdul Ja

Aircraft

November 13, 2009

Aerion envisions SSBJs plying ME skies

Aerion is here in Dubai to tap what it believes could be strong market for the supersonic business jet (SSBJ) it intends to have certified in 2015.

Aircraft

November 13, 2009

Fokker’s latest program to stretch lives, provide lift

This week here in Dubai, Fokker Services (Stand E556) is set to launch plans to stretch the service lives of short- to medium-range regional aircraft.

Aircraft

November 13, 2009

LM intelligence lab is airborne

Lockheed Martin is showing off its Airborne Multi-intelligence Laboratory (AML) here at the Dubai Airshow as part of its campaign to offer the aircraft’s u

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November 13, 2009

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Embraer E-Jets fit in at many Arab airlines

Embraer sees Arab operators of its 64- to 114-seat E170/175 and E190/195 regional jets (E-Jets) as providing a good example of what it views as the “right-

Aircraft

November 13, 2009

COIN combat wing could be on horizon

In late July the U.S.

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November 13, 2009

A380s proliferating on worldwide routes

While it might seem to have been only yesterday that Airbus launched the mighty A380–and scarcely five minutes since the double-deck widebody entered servi

Aircraft

November 13, 2009

Diminutive Falco UAV is first to carry both video and radar

Selex Galileo, which produces the Falco tactical UAV, has recently integrated multiple reconnaissance sensors on the vehicle.

Aircraft

November 13, 2009

BAE 146 seeks new role in military support

With the delay to the Airbus A400M in mind, as well as tight defense budgets, BAE Systems Regional Aircraft’s Asset Management unit is marketing surplus Br

Aircraft

November 13, 2009

787’s maintenance team makes the most of delays

While no one at Boeing would dare admit to any level of satisfaction with the two-and-a-half years of delays to the 787-8, the program’s chief mechanic, Ju

Aircraft

November 12, 2009

Boeing battles to keep 747-8 program on track

Boeing Commercial Airplanes faced fresh questions over its ability to stick to program timelines again last month.

Aircraft

November 12, 2009

Despite delay, CRJ1000 delivering on promises

Bombardier’s CRJ1000 ap-peared on track for certification soon after this week’s Dubai Air Show until the company announced a few months ago that a softwar

Aircraft

November 12, 2009

A350 XWB program continues apace

Spain has approved loans worth up to $520 million for subcontractors working on the Airbus A350 XWB twin-aisle twinjet or on its Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engi

Aircraft

November 12, 2009

Saab and Ultra partner to promote VTUAS line

Last month Saab announced a partnership with Ultra Electronics’ UK-based Communication and Integrated Systems division covering the joint exploration and e

Aircraft

November 12, 2009

P-8A test programs proceed at full speed

Boeing is due to fly the first P-8A maritime patrol aircraft equipped with a mission system early next year as the program to replace the U.S.

Aircraft

November 12, 2009

Ruag modifies Do 228s for German surveillance roles

Four Dornier 228s operated by the German Navy’s Marineflieger-geschwader 3 “Graf Zeppelin” on pollution-control and surveillance missions are being upgrade

Aircraft

November 12, 2009

ATR’s new 600 series to enter service in 2010

Avions de Transport Regional (ATR) is a little over a year away from completing certification of the new -600 version of its ATR 72 twin turboprop, with th

Aircraft

November 12, 2009

Aermacchi eager to sign UAE deal

Alenia Aermacchi is reorganizing the layout of its Venegono plant in Italy in preparation for the start of serial production of its M-346 lead-in fighter t

Aircraft

November 12, 2009

A330 MRTT brings a boom to Airbus biz

According to Airbus Military officials, the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) has won all the recent competitions for a large aerial tanker because o

Aircraft

November 12, 2009

Hawker Beechcraft 3Q GA Sales Down by $98.6 Million

During an earnings conference call yesterday, Hawker Beechcraft reported a drop in business and general aviation (B&GA) sales of $98.6 million for the thir

Aircraft

November 10, 2009

Aircraft

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

Latest

Lineage 1000 starts life in Arabian Gulf service

Embraer’s first Lineage 1000 executive jet is making a debut here at the Dubai Airshow, six months after it was delivered to launch customer Aamer Abdul Ja

Aerion envisions SSBJs plying ME skies

Aerion is here in Dubai to tap what it believes could be strong market for the supersonic business jet (SSBJ) it intends to have certified in 2015.

Fokker’s latest program to stretch lives, provide lift

This week here in Dubai, Fokker Services (Stand E556) is set to launch plans to stretch the service lives of short- to medium-range regional aircraft.

LM intelligence lab is airborne

Lockheed Martin is showing off its Airborne Multi-intelligence Laboratory (AML) here at the Dubai Airshow as part of its campaign to offer the aircraft’s u

Videos

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Embraer E-Jets fit in at many Arab airlines

Embraer sees Arab operators of its 64- to 114-seat E170/175 and E190/195 regional jets (E-Jets) as providing a good example of what it views as the “right-

COIN combat wing could be on horizon

In late July the U.S.

A380s proliferating on worldwide routes

While it might seem to have been only yesterday that Airbus launched the mighty A380–and scarcely five minutes since the double-deck widebody entered servi

Diminutive Falco UAV is first to carry both video and radar

Selex Galileo, which produces the Falco tactical UAV, has recently integrated multiple reconnaissance sensors on the vehicle.

BAE 146 seeks new role in military support

With the delay to the Airbus A400M in mind, as well as tight defense budgets, BAE Systems Regional Aircraft’s Asset Management unit is marketing surplus Br

787’s maintenance team makes the most of delays

While no one at Boeing would dare admit to any level of satisfaction with the two-and-a-half years of delays to the 787-8, the program’s chief mechanic, Ju

Boeing battles to keep 747-8 program on track

Boeing Commercial Airplanes faced fresh questions over its ability to stick to program timelines again last month.

Despite delay, CRJ1000 delivering on promises

Bombardier’s CRJ1000 ap-peared on track for certification soon after this week’s Dubai Air Show until the company announced a few months ago that a softwar

A350 XWB program continues apace

Spain has approved loans worth up to $520 million for subcontractors working on the Airbus A350 XWB twin-aisle twinjet or on its Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engi

Saab and Ultra partner to promote VTUAS line

Last month Saab announced a partnership with Ultra Electronics’ UK-based Communication and Integrated Systems division covering the joint exploration and e

P-8A test programs proceed at full speed

Boeing is due to fly the first P-8A maritime patrol aircraft equipped with a mission system early next year as the program to replace the U.S.

Ruag modifies Do 228s for German surveillance roles

Four Dornier 228s operated by the German Navy’s Marineflieger-geschwader 3 “Graf Zeppelin” on pollution-control and surveillance missions are being upgrade

ATR’s new 600 series to enter service in 2010

Avions de Transport Regional (ATR) is a little over a year away from completing certification of the new -600 version of its ATR 72 twin turboprop, with th

Aermacchi eager to sign UAE deal

Alenia Aermacchi is reorganizing the layout of its Venegono plant in Italy in preparation for the start of serial production of its M-346 lead-in fighter t

A330 MRTT brings a boom to Airbus biz

According to Airbus Military officials, the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) has won all the recent competitions for a large aerial tanker because o

Hawker Beechcraft 3Q GA Sales Down by $98.6 Million

During an earnings conference call yesterday, Hawker Beechcraft reported a drop in business and general aviation (B&GA) sales of $98.6 million for the thir

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