Aerospace & Defense

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Syria to choose between Airbus and Russian jets

Airbus is competing with Russia’s Ilyushin-Finance Co.

Aircraft

December 6, 2006

In Iraq, UAVs assuming ever more deadly role

With the air war in Iraq increasingly dominated by close-air support (CAS) operations and the need to engage rapidly emerging targets in heavily populated

Aircraft

December 6, 2006

Armed UAVs Have Track Record

Armed UAVs are not new: back in the days when UAVs were known as RPVs (remotely piloted vehicles) Ryan Aeronautical made several proposals to arm its BQM-3

Aircraft

December 6, 2006

UAVs drive growth of Mideast aerospace biz

The defense and aerospace industries in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and some neighboring countries are growing, as seems evident from the number of exhi

Aircraft

December 6, 2006

Videos

OEMs tackle temperature-fuel burn paradox

Never before has commercial air transport come under such scrutiny for its environmental impact.

Engines

December 6, 2006

Etihad embarks on bold growth strategy

Two-year-old Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has started life with such precocious growth rates that it makes neighborhood trailblazer Emirates Airline look

December 6, 2006

Jordan’s aerospace industry on the rise

Jordan’s aerospace and defense industry has more than doubled the size of its national pavilion at this year’s Dubai airshow, compared with its presence at

December 6, 2006

Boeing 787’s appeal runs more than skin deep

Now that Boeing has settled on a firm design configuration for its 787 Dreamliner, details that until recently looked sketchy have suddenly crystallized ju

Aircraft

December 6, 2006

Region’s airlines poised for expansion

With local airline Emirates set to receive more than 40 Airbus A380s, not to mention those examples destined for neighboring competitors Etihad Airways and

December 6, 2006

Qatar Airways enjoys a surge of support

Seasoned Paris Air Show delegates puzzled to see an airline among the aerospace manufacturers’ hospitality chalets at the June 2005 event should not have b

December 6, 2006

Safran here in force for Dubai debut

France’s Safran is here at the Dubai airshow for the first time since engine maker Snecma and electronics specialist Sagem merged.

December 6, 2006

Russian bomb builder shows off its target smarts

Stable export sales and a growing defense budget at home have helped Russian bomb maker Bazalt make its products smarter.

December 6, 2006

EO systems for pods drive fighter mods

In past decades better and more accurate weapons served as the generally accepted solution to increasing the effectiveness of an attack aircraft.

Aircraft

December 6, 2006

Sukhoi Fighters to get more precision

The combat potential of Sukhoi fighters will get a boost with the addition of new Russian precision-guided munitions (PGMs) such as the Region company’s LG

Aircraft

December 6, 2006

World’s helicopter makers descend on Iranian market

Iranian customers have recently placed orders for 15 locally built Shahed-278 light helicopters, but suppliers from around the world see Iran as a market r

December 6, 2006

India opens fighter tender to all comers

Almost four years ago the Indian parliament’s defense standing committee leveled a number of major criticisms at the nation’s defense procurement process.

December 6, 2006

U.S. Offers Air Power Balance to India and Pakistan

This past March the White House authorized the sale of F-16s to Pakistan, a move that ends a 1990-imposed embargo on sales of military aircraft and spares

December 6, 2006

Middle East Business Aviation: Flight planners like the Gulf

Perhaps contrary to the impressions of outsiders, flying business aircraft into and within the Middle East is not difficult.

ATC

December 6, 2006

Strong sales in a niche market propel Pilatus to prosperity

Demand for the Pilatus PC-12 pressurized business/utility single turboprop remains at unprecedented highs.

December 6, 2006

Boeing appoints new leaders in Saudi Arabia

Boeing has appointed former Saudi Arabian Airlines executive Ahmed Jazzar to the new position of president of Boeing Saudi Arabia, overseeing all the group

December 6, 2006

Aerospace & Defense

Latest

Syria to choose between Airbus and Russian jets

Airbus is competing with Russia’s Ilyushin-Finance Co.

In Iraq, UAVs assuming ever more deadly role

With the air war in Iraq increasingly dominated by close-air support (CAS) operations and the need to engage rapidly emerging targets in heavily populated

Armed UAVs Have Track Record

Armed UAVs are not new: back in the days when UAVs were known as RPVs (remotely piloted vehicles) Ryan Aeronautical made several proposals to arm its BQM-3

UAVs drive growth of Mideast aerospace biz

The defense and aerospace industries in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and some neighboring countries are growing, as seems evident from the number of exhi

Videos

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OEMs tackle temperature-fuel burn paradox

Never before has commercial air transport come under such scrutiny for its environmental impact.

Etihad embarks on bold growth strategy

Two-year-old Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has started life with such precocious growth rates that it makes neighborhood trailblazer Emirates Airline look

Jordan’s aerospace industry on the rise

Jordan’s aerospace and defense industry has more than doubled the size of its national pavilion at this year’s Dubai airshow, compared with its presence at

Boeing 787’s appeal runs more than skin deep

Now that Boeing has settled on a firm design configuration for its 787 Dreamliner, details that until recently looked sketchy have suddenly crystallized ju

Region’s airlines poised for expansion

With local airline Emirates set to receive more than 40 Airbus A380s, not to mention those examples destined for neighboring competitors Etihad Airways and

Qatar Airways enjoys a surge of support

Seasoned Paris Air Show delegates puzzled to see an airline among the aerospace manufacturers’ hospitality chalets at the June 2005 event should not have b

Safran here in force for Dubai debut

France’s Safran is here at the Dubai airshow for the first time since engine maker Snecma and electronics specialist Sagem merged.

Russian bomb builder shows off its target smarts

Stable export sales and a growing defense budget at home have helped Russian bomb maker Bazalt make its products smarter.

EO systems for pods drive fighter mods

In past decades better and more accurate weapons served as the generally accepted solution to increasing the effectiveness of an attack aircraft.

Sukhoi Fighters to get more precision

The combat potential of Sukhoi fighters will get a boost with the addition of new Russian precision-guided munitions (PGMs) such as the Region company’s LG

World’s helicopter makers descend on Iranian market

Iranian customers have recently placed orders for 15 locally built Shahed-278 light helicopters, but suppliers from around the world see Iran as a market r

India opens fighter tender to all comers

Almost four years ago the Indian parliament’s defense standing committee leveled a number of major criticisms at the nation’s defense procurement process.

U.S. Offers Air Power Balance to India and Pakistan

This past March the White House authorized the sale of F-16s to Pakistan, a move that ends a 1990-imposed embargo on sales of military aircraft and spares

Middle East Business Aviation: Flight planners like the Gulf

Perhaps contrary to the impressions of outsiders, flying business aircraft into and within the Middle East is not difficult.

Strong sales in a niche market propel Pilatus to prosperity

Demand for the Pilatus PC-12 pressurized business/utility single turboprop remains at unprecedented highs.

Boeing appoints new leaders in Saudi Arabia

Boeing has appointed former Saudi Arabian Airlines executive Ahmed Jazzar to the new position of president of Boeing Saudi Arabia, overseeing all the group

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