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World's First Diamond-coated Jet on Display in Dubai

Sun King Diamond Coating created by Luxembourg's Jean Boulle Luxury produces “amazing multichromatic reflections” on the aircraft

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November 11, 2017

PAL ISR Patroller Multiplies Force

PAL Aerospace is debuting its Force Multiplier at the Dubai Airshow. The patrol aircraft is being offered for hire to meet a range of ISR needs.

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November 11, 2017

Airbus Presents Updated Airliners to Middle East Carriers

A range of updates to its product range should mean follow-on orders from Middle East airlines.

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November 11, 2017

Airbus Analyzes Traffic, Sees Eastward Shift Continuing

European manufacturer is keen to understand where future orders will come from.

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November 11, 2017

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Boeing Sees Business Heating Up in Desert

A busy Dubai Airshow is on tap for Boeing

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November 11, 2017

Dubai Airshow Static Display

Static display highlights Dubai delights

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November 11, 2017

Embraer Programs On Track as E190-E2 Enters Home Stretch

First member of new narrowbody family poised to gain certification in time of second-quarter 2018 service entry

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November 10, 2017

Farnborough Airshow Aims to Thrill Again in 2018

Organizers of the Farnborough International Airshow say they are enhancing the show, the site and adding new content as its footprint grows.

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November 10, 2017

UAE To Acquire 'More Than 10' Sukhoi Su-35s

UAE is interested in the fighters partly due to access to technology, with an order announcement expected to be made at the 2017 Dubai Air Show.

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November 10, 2017

Middle East Carriers Could Hold Key to A380’s Future

Analysts express mixed viewpoints on the superjumbo’s prospects

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November 10, 2017

Textron Aviation Lands Air Ambulance Order

Babcock Scandinavian Air Ambulance has ordered a new fleet of King Air and Latitude aircraft to fulfil contract with Norwegian government.

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November 10, 2017

Ethiopian Airlines Annual Profits Dip to $232 Million

The airline operates 92 aircraft and has another 62 on order

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November 10, 2017

Mideast Instability Doesn’t Shake Boeing’s Confidence

Airlines adjust to evolving political environment as traffic starts to rebound

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November 9, 2017

Russia To Expand Export Sales

Russia does not believe the U.S. has much chance of breaking into markets such as India and Pakistan that it has dominated.

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November 9, 2017

Iran’s Progress with Major Orders Slows

Just a handful of Airbus and ATR aircraft have been delivered so far.

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November 9, 2017

Malaysia Grounds MiG-29s and Rethinks Future Fighter

The Royal Malaysian Air Force now seeks a light combat aircraft, and is also shopping for a new maritime patrol aircraft.

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November 9, 2017

XTI Aircraft Racks Up 60+ Orders for TriFan 600

Using three ducted fans, the TriFan will be able to lift off vertically and then rotate its two wing fans forward for forward flight.

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November 9, 2017

Chinese Firm Orders $37B in Boeing Airliners

The order announcement from the airliner leasing company was part of the U.S. trade mission to China.

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November 9, 2017

Dubai Exhibitors Anticipate Resumption of Brisk Sales Activity

Egyptair, Emirates among expected buyers

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November 8, 2017

Russia Struggles To Break into Iran Market

Explores new supplier options to allow for export to Islamic Republic

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November 8, 2017