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September attacks cast doubt on Dubai Air Show

The September 11 terrorist attacks on the U.S.

Honeywell charts aggressive acquisition spree

Honeywell’s $10 billion aerospace division plans to expand its holdings over the next several quarters through a series of targeted acquisitions in the U.S

CAN proves that angels do exist, and they can fly

The Corporate Angel Network is not a high-profile charitable organization.
Safety

Grand Canyon Air-tour Recommendations Issued

Last week the NTSB issued several safety recommendations stemming from the Sept.
Accidents

Brand-new Global 5000 Crashes During Landing

Ron Joyce, cofounder of coffee chain Tim Hortons, was one of eight passengers on board a three-and-a-half-week-old Bombardier Global 5000 (registration C-G
Aircraft

Aerion Now Taking Orders for Supersonic Bizjet

Reno, Nev.-based Aerion on Sunday announced at the Dubai Air Show that it is now accepting letters of intent for a “limited number” of early delivery posit
Safety

NTSB: FAA Failing To Address Urgent Recommendations

On Thursday the NTSB updated its “Most Wanted” list of safety improvements, and half of the 44 “critical” safety recommendations were issued to the FAA.

Aircraft Orders Off the Charts at Dubai Airshow

Airbus and Boeing took center stage at the Dubai Airshow this week, with airlines announcing orders worth some $80 billion.

Ex-Embry Riddle boss builds Dubai av school

The need for qualified people is about the only constraint to growth in the booming air transport markets of the Middle East and Asia, and the fact that DA

Reflections of the Last Hurrah

By all accounts, the 2007 edition of the Dubai Air Show has been a resounding success.
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Aircraft

Air Arabia orders 34 Airbus A320s

UAE low-fare carrier Air Arabia yesterday ordered 34 Airbus A320 single-aisle airliners, with delivery to begin in 2012, and took options on an additional
Aircraft

Saudi Arabian to take 22 A320s

Saudi Arabian Airlines has signed a MoU for 22 A320 narrowbodies, heralding the eventual signing of the first order by the Kingdom’s flag carrier for Airbu

Iraqis build proud new air force

Having acquired its first aircraft in 2004, the reborn Iraqi air force is now performing routine missions alongside coalition fleets in the country.

New V2500 on track for FAA approval by year-end

The new build standard of the International Aero Engines V2500 engine for the Airbus A319/320/321 family remains on schedule to meet FAR 33 engine certific
Aircraft

Dubai Debutant: Cirrus SR22-G3

Cirrus Design Corporation announced last week that its fleet of more than 3,500 SR20 and SR22 composite, single-engine piston airplanes has passed two mill

LM Pathfinder sees through dust and snow

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is promoting the ability of its Pathfinder thermal imager to provide pilots of support aircraft with the kind of

U.S. aerospace in record good health, says Douglass

John Douglass hands over the presidency of the U.S.

U.S. Navy Seahawk gets enhanced sensor systems

Lockheed Martin is demonstrating the versatility of the U.S.
Aircraft

Military transports will adopt helicopter TopOwl-H HUDS

A series of flight tests held in France this past summer has successfully shown that the Thales TopOwl helmet-mounted display system originally designed fo
Aircraft

David takes on Goliath in LSA battle

A pair of Remos G-3/600 light sports aircraft (LSA) arrived Friday to tackle a market far from their base in Germany.  Introduced in 1998, the G-3 cla

Peres presidency could kick-start joint Arab-Israeli airport plan

This year’s election of Shimon Peres as Israel’s president could revitalize dormant plans for developing Jordan’s King Hussein International Airport at Aqa

Thailand selects Gripen system

After a long-running procurement saga, the Royal Thai Air Force has selected the Saab Gripen to replace its elderly Northrop F-5 fighter fleet.

French-powered Dhruv opens Indian helo market

Safran’s business in India has taken a step forward following the recent maiden flight of Hindustan Aeronautics’ Dhruv helicopter powered by the Ardiden 1H

Putin visit ignites demand for Russian helos in Mideast

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent Middle East tour triggered the signing of a $25 million contract to supply six Kamov Ka-226 light helicopters to

Rebuilt Beirut airport finds recovery elusive

Enthusiasm over a near 50-percent year-over-year jump in passenger traffic had reached a climax early in the summer of 2006 at Beirut Rafik Hariri Internat
Aircraft

Better, lighter targeting sought for air strikes against Taliban

A senior air force officer serving with NATO’s International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan has challenged the defense industry to produce
Aircraft

Safran subsidiaries also are aboard the Russian RJ

Snecma’s half share in the PowerJet SaM146 turbofan may represent the Safran Group’s biggest contribution to the Sukhoi Superjet project.
Engines

SaM146 ready to power new Sukhoi Superjet

The PowerJet SaM146 turbofan that France’s Safran is showing in scale model form here at the Dubai Air Show (Stand W510) represents not just the applicatio

Dubai Debutant: MD Helicopters MD902

Action Aviation, the exclusive distributor of MD Helicopters in the Middle East, Indian subcontinent and Scandinavia, is showing the 6,500-pound MD902 in t

Saraya Aviation buys three G450s

Saraya Aviation, a startup charter operator formed earlier this year in Abu Dhabi to serve the growing number of executive and government VIP customers see