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Wing fix completed on first 787

Boeing has finished installing reinforcements within the side-of-body fuselage on the first 787 Dreamliner, the company announced last Thursday, and expect

Aircraft

November 14, 2009

Airbus A330 freighter makes maiden flight

Airbus’s new A330-200F freighter flew for the first time early this month, officially marking the start of a 180-hour flight-test and certification campaig

Aircraft

November 14, 2009

France plays the long game for Dassault Rafale exports

The Dassault Rafale combat jet may yet prove to be an export winner, despite no such orders being placed to date.

November 14, 2009

The Secrets of Low-Rate, Low-Cost Rafale Production

How can the Rafale be produced–and offered for export–at an economic price when the production rate is only about one aircraft per month? Official French s

November 14, 2009

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News Clips from Dubai 2009

Kazak Operator Receives Two More AW139s Kazakhstan-based JSC Euro-Asia Air has taken delivery of two AgustaWestland AW139 medium-twin helicopters

November 14, 2009

China’s new L-15 trainer arrives on the world stage

Appearing for the first time outside China, the L-15 Falcon is at Dubai to promote its capabilities here in a region that offers significant market potenti

November 14, 2009

ATR wins 30 aircraft deal from Indonesia’s Wings Air

Lion Air subsidiary Wings Air of Indonesia today announced the signing of a contract for the purchase of 15 ATR 72-500s, as well as options covering anothe

November 14, 2009

F-22 Raptor wows crowd in Middle Eastern debut

Making its first-ever appearance in the Middle East, the U.S.

Aircraft

November 14, 2009

Dubai Air Show still grows, defying economic gravity

The 2009 Dubai Airshow will seek to buck the aerospace industry’s downward trend when it opens its doors this morning.

November 14, 2009

Wedgetail woes may be over for Boeing

Boeing is making the long-delayed delivery of the Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF

November 14, 2009

Bombardier builds a home for C Series

The future of Bombardier Aerospace’s commercial airline business might well hinge on what becomes of the product starting to take shape at the company’s ne

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

Web-based aircraft values available 24/7

UK-based International Bureau of Aviation (IBA) is offering an aircraft valuation tool called Jet Values 2.

November 13, 2009

Big three engine makers are on target with new technology

Recessions come and go, but the quest to develop ever more efficient engines for the next generation of single-aisle aircraft continues.

Engines

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

Aircraft

November 13, 2009

Acquisitions help boost ISR business for Goodrich

Goodrich ISR Systems has been on the acquisition trail and some of the resulting technology is on display here at the Dubai Airshow (Stand W360).

November 13, 2009

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

CTT zonal system dries insulation, prevents corrosion, cuts fuel burn

For parched Dubai 2009 visitors here in the desert it is hard to imagine that excessive humidity could be an issue.

November 13, 2009

ADS makes debut as the new face of UK industry

Britain’s AeroSpace, Defence and Security (ADS) trade association is making its airshow debut here in Dubai this week (UK Pavilion, Stand W128A).

November 13, 2009

COIN combat wing could be on horizon

In late July the U.S.

Aircraft

November 13, 2009

Aerospace & Defense

Latest

Wing fix completed on first 787

Boeing has finished installing reinforcements within the side-of-body fuselage on the first 787 Dreamliner, the company announced last Thursday, and expect

Airbus A330 freighter makes maiden flight

Airbus’s new A330-200F freighter flew for the first time early this month, officially marking the start of a 180-hour flight-test and certification campaig

France plays the long game for Dassault Rafale exports

The Dassault Rafale combat jet may yet prove to be an export winner, despite no such orders being placed to date.

The Secrets of Low-Rate, Low-Cost Rafale Production

How can the Rafale be produced–and offered for export–at an economic price when the production rate is only about one aircraft per month? Official French s

Videos

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News Clips from Dubai 2009

Kazak Operator Receives Two More AW139s Kazakhstan-based JSC Euro-Asia Air has taken delivery of two AgustaWestland AW139 medium-twin helicopters

China’s new L-15 trainer arrives on the world stage

Appearing for the first time outside China, the L-15 Falcon is at Dubai to promote its capabilities here in a region that offers significant market potenti

ATR wins 30 aircraft deal from Indonesia’s Wings Air

Lion Air subsidiary Wings Air of Indonesia today announced the signing of a contract for the purchase of 15 ATR 72-500s, as well as options covering anothe

F-22 Raptor wows crowd in Middle Eastern debut

Making its first-ever appearance in the Middle East, the U.S.

Dubai Air Show still grows, defying economic gravity

The 2009 Dubai Airshow will seek to buck the aerospace industry’s downward trend when it opens its doors this morning.

Wedgetail woes may be over for Boeing

Boeing is making the long-delayed delivery of the Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&amp;C) aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF

Bombardier builds a home for C Series

The future of Bombardier Aerospace’s commercial airline business might well hinge on what becomes of the product starting to take shape at the company’s ne

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.

Web-based aircraft values available 24/7

UK-based International Bureau of Aviation (IBA) is offering an aircraft valuation tool called Jet Values 2.

Big three engine makers are on target with new technology

Recessions come and go, but the quest to develop ever more efficient engines for the next generation of single-aisle aircraft continues.

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

Acquisitions help boost ISR business for Goodrich

Goodrich ISR Systems has been on the acquisition trail and some of the resulting technology is on display here at the Dubai Airshow (Stand W360).

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-

CTT zonal system dries insulation, prevents corrosion, cuts fuel burn

For parched Dubai 2009 visitors here in the desert it is hard to imagine that excessive humidity could be an issue.

ADS makes debut as the new face of UK industry

Britain’s AeroSpace, Defence and Security (ADS) trade association is making its airshow debut here in Dubai this week (UK Pavilion, Stand W128A).

COIN combat wing could be on horizon

In late July the U.S.

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Boeing is making the long-delayed delivery of the Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF