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Boom Supersonic Team Draws from Pool of Aviation Enthusiasts

Proof-of-concept under development, as company begins process of finding manufacturing site.
Rotorcraft

Metro Aviation Turns 35

Becoming an early adopter of simulator training is among the company's achievements.
Rotorcraft

Vector Expects Fuel Tank STC Approval Soon

A crash-resistant fuel system will improve accident survivability.
Safety

Brazil’s Airshows Look North for Experience

Brazil astronaut Marcos Pontes kicked off the event focusing on airshows not as an end in themselves, but as a way to interest children in STEM.
Avionics

ACSS Taps BendixKing as Bizjet Dealer for NXT-700

Agreement offers aircraft operators a sales channel for purchasing and installing the ADS-B-compliant transponder.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airline Seat Monitor Senses All

FliteTrek’s ViatorAero wirelessly shows info on seats and their occupants; sister firm Flitetec debuts tablet holders.
Airlines

CEFA Aviation Software Lets Pilots Review Their Flights

Automation is leading pilots to get less and less manual flying time, but this new tool allows them to self-review post-flight in confidence.
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FBOs

Jet Aviation To Debut New DWC FBO

The new facility at the VIP terminal is six times larger than its previous offering at the airport.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

VStar Pioneers Small Sigint Sensors For UAVs

California-based VStar Systems eyeing the Middle East for its modular, low-weight, low-cost sensors that have potential to expand mission set
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Aircraft

Regional Sales Forecasts Reflect Importance of Middle East as Hub

Middle East is the center of the commercial aviation universe due to perfect location in world.
Maintenance and Modifications

TAG Farnborough Offering ACJ320 Line Maintenance

Daily and weekly checks and ad hoc troubleshooting available.
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Aircraft

Honeywell to Maintain A380, B777 Components for Emirates

Fifteen-year agreement aims to reduce grounded aircraft time for Dubai-based airline.
Aircraft

U.S. Exhibitors Account for Dubai Airshow’s Largest Contingent

Special guest Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden makes UAE debut.
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Aircraft

UAS Showcases First VVIP 787 at Dubai Airshow

UAE-based trip support company has exclusive charter marketing rights to the Dream Jet bespoke business jet
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Fuel

Air BP Fuels First EFTA Training Aircraft

Air BP's first contract with Emirates Flight Training Academy is to fuel the first two of the facility's Currus SR22 G6 aircraft.
Aircraft

Ameco Touts Airline MRO, Bizav Completions

China-based company expands customer base in Middle East, prepares to increase its executive airline completions, refurbishment capabilities.
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FBOs

Jetex Named First Oman FBO Operator

The global flight support provider has received a 10-year contract to manage the FBOs at Muscat International and Salalah International Airports
Avionics

Esterline Demos Advanced Helicopter Cockpit

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

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

Airbus Forges Ahead with A330neo

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

Air Baltic Plans To Buy More Bombardier C Series 300s

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

Boeing Bags Breakthrough 787-10 Commitment from Emirates

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