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Electric Airplane for New Air Racing Series Unveiled

Air Race E, the first electric air racing series, will debut next year as the organizer shows a prototype electric racer at the Dubai Airshow.
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Training and Workforce

Worden Eyes Resuscitation of U.S. Space Program

Al Worden, command module pilot for Apollo 15, says Congress needs to come together to provide necessary support for the U.S. space program.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Mubadala Creates Sanad as Central Brand

Abu Dhabi has elected to bring together several companies under Sanad.
Aircraft

Pilatus Showcases PC-24 'Super Versatile' Jet

Designed to operate on short, unprepared runways, the Pilatus PC-24 is on display at the Dubai Airshow.
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Aircraft

Boeing Sees Robust Mideast Demand but Flagging Financials

The U.S. airframer’s v-p of marketing says that airlines in the Middle East lose more money than then make.
Aircraft

Air Peace Shows More Love for Embraer E195-E2

Nigerian airline Air Peace signed a contract for three additional Embraer E195-E2s, converting options from an order inked in April.
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Maintenance and Modifications

First Challenger Ready for UAE ISR Modification

Aquila Aerospace is modifying two Challenger 650s to answer a UAE Air Force requirement for reconnaissance platforms.
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Aircraft

Bell and Abu Dhabi’s Horizon Ink Order for 12 Bell 505s

Bell signs deal for twelve 505s.
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Aircraft

Boeing Reveals 787-9 Order from Biman Bangladesh

A two-aircraft Dreamliner order from the Bangladeshi flag carrier carries a value of $585 million at list prices.
Sustainability and Environment

Falcon Plans Urban Mobility Terminal for Expo 2020

The special-purpose terminal designed by Falcon Aviation is suited to all rotorcraft types, but especially the AW609 Tiltrotor.
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Aircraft

Egyptian Lessor CIAF Signs Firm Order for Three Embraer E190s

At the Dubai Airshow, Cairo-based lessor CIAF ordered three E190s for its Embraer E-Jets fleet, with deliveries slated for Q4 2020.
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Sheikh Mohammed Opens 30-year Anniversary Dubai Airshow

An impressive collection of aerial hardware overshadows a smattering of orders at Dubai Airshow 2019.
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Avionics

Collins Aerospace Launches Wide-area Display

The Collins Aerospace MFD-4820 is an 8- by 20-inch touchscreen display that is aimed at both new aircraft types and the retrofit market.
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Aircraft

CAE and EasyJet Ink Ab Initio Training Pact

In an exclusive partnership, CAE will recruit and train 1,000 aspiring pilots under a new EasyJet program and place them with the carrier.
Maintenance and Modifications

Middle East Remains a Strong Performer for JSSI

Already experiencing steady business growth in the Middle East, JSSI sees some strong new growth possibilities in the region.
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Aircraft

Etihad Airways' 'Transformation Journey' Continues

'Core airline' loss reduced to $1.8 billion last year
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Airports

DWC Focus Remains on Business Aviation

Scheduled and cargo flights impacted by economic headwinds
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Aircraft

Mubadala's Aerospace Portfolio Makes Strong Showing

Widebody market 'extremely challenging'
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Aircraft

Several Middle East LCCs Making a Name for Themselves

Despite stiff competition, LCC value proposition proving increasingly workable in the region
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Engines

Honeywell Debuts New Power Options and Connectivity Tools

Honeywell arrives at the Dubai Airshow with a new compact APU, new satcom service, and “flexible and affordable” connectivity solutions.
Aircraft

Airbus Offers Missile Defense for VIP Airliners

Airbus Corporate Jets teams with Sabena Technics to provide laser protective systems for its customers.
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Aircraft

Honeywell sees Regional Growth Despite Muted Bizav Demand

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are key to the regional business aviation market for Honeywell.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus H160M on Course for 2026 Service Entry

France intends to acquire 169 H160Ms for the HIL program, comprising 80 for the army, 49 for the navy, and 40 for the air force.
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Aircraft

A330 MRTT Automatic Refueling To Go Live in 2021

Some 41 of 60 Airbus A330 MRTTs ordered by 13 nations are now in service. Automatic refueling tests were carried out using an Australian MRTT.
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Airbus A220 Creating a Buzz in the Middle East

An EgyptAir A220-300 is representing the type on the static display at the Dubai Airshow.
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Aircraft

Dassault Aviation Brings Contingent to Dubai

Dassault, a partner of the UAE Air Force for more than 40 years, has a contingent of military aircraft and Falcon bizjets at the Dubai Airshow.
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Airports

Searidge Digital Tower Chosen for Sydney Airport Trial

Airservices Australia is believed to be considering the Searidge remote tower solution for several of the country's airports.
Aircraft

GlobalEye Goes Public with Dubai Debut

The UAE’s new Saab GlobalEye multi-role surveillance platform is due to enter service some time next year.
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Aircraft

ZetAvia Il-76 Does Heavy Lifting in Mideast

The big Ilyushin cargo hauler on display at Dubai Airshow 2019 flies all kinds of freight to and from the UAE.
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Avionics

Collins Inks Avionics Support Deal with Etihad

A 10-year service contract between Collins and Etihad covers the airline’s Boeing 787 fleet.