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FBOs

ExecuJet To Consolidate Dubai FBO/MRO Services at DWC

Construction of its new combined FBO/MRO at Dubai South is slated to start early next year, with opening expected in late 2019.
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Aircraft

All Systems Go for Singapore Airshow 2018

More than 95 percent of exhibit space sold for Singapore 2018
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Saudi Arabia Seeks To Bolster Defenses

In early October Saudi Arabia signaled an intention to buy Russia's top-of-the-line missile defense system, and one from the U.S. too.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Belarus Defense Industry Eyes Middle East Prospects

Belarus has been busy nurturing ties with China.
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FBOs

FBO Providers Gel DWC Plans, Open Facilities

Falcon to launch VIP heli-service from DWC as Jet Aviation opens FBO at Executive Terminal, and DC Aviation opens second hangar.
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ATC

FAA Rolls Out Automated Authorizations for Drone Flights

Methods would allow Part 107 commercial drone operators to request instant, automated authorization to fly in controlled airspace near select U.S airports.
Aircraft

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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Aircraft

Mena Aerospace Partners With Hala Bahrain

IJM Mena joint venture expanding aircraft under management
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Breitling Named Show's "Official Timing Sponsor"

Swiss company is among few major watch brands to use chronometer-certified movements in all its models.
Rotorcraft

Kamov Ka-62 Back On Track As Russian Helicopters CEO Details Developments

Combining the talents of the Kamov and Mil design bureaus, plus production facilities, Russian Helicopters has numerous projects on the go.
Maintenance and Modifications

DCAF Declares Second DWC Hangar Open

New hangar will more than double capacity for business aviation specialist DC Aviation Al Futtaim at Dubai South.
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Shaesta Waiz Promotes STEM at Dubai Airshow

Pilot and Dreams Soar founder Shaesta Waiz has returned to the Middle East to promote STEM in aviation after completing her solo global flight.
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Maintenance and Modifications

UAE Places $1.6 Billion F-16 Upgrade Order

The order covers F-16E/F Block 60 upgrades as well as spares and support.
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R-R Brings Boeing 787 and Trent XWB to Dubai Airshow

The 787 is one of three aircraft Rolls-Royce powered for their first flights this year. The Trent XWB represents the engine reaching one million hours.
Aircraft

Intrigue Marks First Day of 2017 Dubai Air Show

Boeing takes home big prize while Airbus waits
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Aircraft

Kawasaki’s C-2 Makes First Overseas Trip

One of the debutantes at the Dubai Airshow is the Kawasaki C-2, a transport with both strategic and tactical airlift capabilities.
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Aircraft

Boeing Bags Breakthrough 787-10 Commitment from Emirates

First order of the 2017 Dubai Airshow worth $15.1 billion.
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Charter & Fractional

Falcon To Add Three More Leonardo AW169s to Fleet

Falcon Aviation is offering a three-month charter offer to entice new business.
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Aircraft

Air Baltic Plans To Buy More Bombardier C Series 300s

CEO Gauss said airline will "negotiate for at least another 14 aircraft"

Yemen Issue Raised at Air Chiefs Conference

Operation Restore Hope has attracted unprecedented criticism from humanitarian agencies for indiscriminate targeting of civilians and refugees.
Aircraft

Transport Turns to Attack Role

Airbus Defence and Space is showing its Armed ISR version of the C295 transport for the first time at the Dubai show.
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Training and Workforce

Kuwait Airways Purchases Training Devices from CAE

CAE announced it sold one 500XR flight training device and one Airbus A320neo 7000XR full-flight simulator to Kuwait Airways.
Charter & Fractional

AfBAA Gears Up for African Business Aviation Expo

The conference will be held from November 29 to December 1 at Lanseria Airport near Johannesburg, South Africa.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Cloud Shadow Appears in Dubai

As part of a drive to increase export UAV sales, China's AVIC is showing the jet-powered Cloud Shadow for the first time outside China.
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Aircraft

Speculation Mounts That F-35 Lightning Might Strike in UAE

Will the UAE be a customer for the Lockheed Martin F-35? Recent posturing suggests the Gulf nation wants to join the fray.
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Aircraft

Dubai Air Show 2017 Ready for Takeoff

More than 160 aircraft on static display, 1,200 exhibitors and an expected 70,000-plus attendees convene for the biennial event.
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Aircraft

UAC Displays VIP Superjet, Fighters and More

United Aircraft Corporation has examples of the Su-30SME, Yak-130, MiG-35, Su-35, Be-200 and MC 21-300 on display at the airshow.
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Training and Workforce

SNCA and CAE Plan Pilot Training Center in Saudi Arabia.

The project aims to fill a shortage of pilots in the Middle East.
Avionics

Esterline Demos Advanced Helicopter Cockpit

Esterline Avionics Systems is highlighting its advanced helicopter avionics capability with a cockpit demonstrator.
Aircraft

Airbus Forges Ahead with A330neo

With certification targeted for mid-2018, two flight test aircraft will complete the task.