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Gulf Air Inks 787 Lease Deal with DAE

Airline's first airplane is scheduled to enter its fleet in 2018.
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Aircraft

After Downturn, Leonardo Expects Return To Profit

Company showcases cabin mockup of AW 609 tiltrotor in SAR configuration, AW169 and AWHero UAS on static display
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Aircraft

P&WC Signs 20-year Deal with Abu Dhabi Aviation

Engines that power Abu Dhabi Aviation's fleet of AW139s will be covered under a fleet management program signed with Pratt & Whitney Canada.

A Tale Of Two Cropdusters With A New Purpose

Two cropdusters are finding new missions as close air support and ISR platforms.
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Aircraft

Four Diamonds Debut at Dubai Display

Austrian manufacturer showcases lineup of new pistons and turboprops for military, utility and general aviation applications.
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Engines

CFM, Gulf Air Ink $1.9 Billion Engine Deal

Leap-1As to power 29 A320neo family jets
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Emirates Signs 777X Satcom Antenna Contract With Esterline

The CMA-2200SB satcom antenna is light weight and low drag.
Aircraft

Boom Could Be Built in Gulf

CEO Scholl sees 500 "economically viable" routes for the jet, with the UAE as possibly the ideal place to build the aircraft
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Aircraft

Embraer Sees Airbus’s C Series Play Stimulating E-Jets

E2 probably represents the only legitimate challenger to Canadian product.In Middle East Embraer will continue promoting right-sizing potential.
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Aircraft

Emirati Light Attack Aircraft Breaks Cover

Emirati company Calidus has unveiled a new light attack aircraft that has been developed in Brazil.
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Aircraft

Flydubai Puts First 737 Max 8 on Show

The aircraft will serve the most distant destinations in Flydubai's network.
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Charter & Fractional

Empire Aviation Group Launches Elan Air Charter

Company is celebrating its 10th anniversary at the Dubai Air Show this year.
Aircraft

MC-21 Flight Testing Accelerates in Zhukovsky

All systems operating normally during more than 20 missions in Irkutsk and at the Gromov research center outside Moscow.

Empire Awarded Indian Operating Permit

The EAG managed fleet now numbers 22 aircraft.
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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