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Magazine Issue

Dubai Airshow 2017 - Day 1

November 12, 2017

Dubai Airshow 2017

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Antonov Reveals Small UAV

Nov 10, 2017
Antonov, the manufacturer some of the world’s largest aircraft has unveiled its smallest.
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Turbulent Times for Gulf Carriers

Nov 11, 2017
Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways are slowing down their growth, but they will stay hugely important customers for Airbus and Boeing.
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Raytheon's JPALS Brings Precision Landing

Nov 11, 2017
A cutting-edge system primarily developed to help fighter pilots land fast jets on aircraft carriers is making its Dubai Airshow debut this week - and it is being marketed for use on land.
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Opinion: Human Space Travel Is Critical For The Future Of Humanity

Nov 11, 2017
This is an exciting time for the global space sector, as we move towards greater advances in space exploration. SpacAnchore travel is no longer just an ambition but a necessity for human advancement.
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Etihad: Shrinks Back; Will It Become a Boutique Airline?

Nov 11, 2017
​Etihad, the smallest of the big three Gulf carriers, is undergoing the most fundamental change in its new era following the involuntary departure of its long-standing CEO James Hogan.
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GA-ASI Pitches Companion Drones for Gulf Nations

Nov 11, 2017
As U.S. drone-makers await a change in U.S. export rules that may eventually allow the sale of armed unmanned aerial systems to the Middle East, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is proposing an alternative for Gulf nations.
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Qatar Deals With Blockade, Buys Into China

Nov 11, 2017
Following the Qatar boycott of four of its neighboring countries (the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt) Qatar Airways was forced to redeploy 20% of its capacity due to the inaccessibility of its single most important market Dubai and 17 other destinations it could no longer fly to.
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Airbus Says Middle East Fleet to Double

Nov 11, 2017
The Middle East airliner fleet will more than double over the next 20 years as carriers spend $600 billion on additional aircraft, according to the latest forecast from Airbus.
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Qatar Airways Buys Into Cathay Pacific

Nov 11, 2017
Qatar Airways has purchased a stake of almost 10% in Cathay Pacific, as the Middle Eastern carrier looks to build its portfolio of airline investments. Qatar bought 378.2 million Cathay Pacific shares from Kingboard Chemical Holdings Ltd., with the deal valued at HK$5.2 billion ($661.6 million). The transaction closed on Nov. 6.
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Saudia: A Work in Progress

Nov 11, 2017
As Saudi Arabia begins to open up, national carrier Saudia is undergoing its own slow transformation, which hinges on airport upgrades and internal changes.
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Airbus Military Improves A400M, Looks to Future

Nov 11, 2017
With several embryonic pan-European development programs on the horizon, Airbus Defense and Space is looking to position itself to lead on them. But it also faces a big task on completing development on existing programs such as the complex A400M airlifter.
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Airbus ACJ’s Comfortable Cabin Calls the Curious

Nov 11, 2017
Demonstration of a “best in class” cabin is the lure deployed by Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) to tempt visitors to view the statically displayed ACJ319 which is normally operated by Comlux on VVIP charter work.
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More A380s for Emirates?

Nov 11, 2017
Emirates and Airbus are in the final stages of negotiations for another significant A380 order. Will they be announced here at the Dubai Airshow?
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Gulf Region Sparks Hybrid Airship Renaissance

Nov 11, 2017
As hybrid airship technology continues to mature, plans are advancing to bring this new breed of aircraft to the Middle East, both for commercial applications and in military or security-oriented roles.
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Ameco Seeks More Middle East MRO Customers

Nov 11, 2017
Ameco is ready to provide maintenance services for the Boeing 737MAX family, the Airbus A350 and A320neo family of aircraft, and the MRO should be ready to provide Neo and MAX C-Checks in the next “one to two years.”
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European Airline Signs for 61 CSeries

Nov 11, 2017
An unnamed European airline has signed a letter of intent (LOI) for 61 Bombardier CSeries aircraft. The agreement is for 31 firm orders and 30 options, Bombardier says.
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China’s UAVs Proliferate in Middle East

Nov 11, 2017
Chinese gains could make it difficult for the U.S. to break back into Middle East UAV market.
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DC Aviation Opens Second Hangar In Dubai

Nov 11, 2017
​DC Aviation Al-Futtaim will open a second hangar in the Aviation District of Dubai South. With the opening, the company has more than doubled its capacity on the site.
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Jean Boulle: Diamond Luxury at Greater Heights

Nov 11, 2017
It was born earlier this year with the unimaginative name C-FNXK, but the Bombardier Global Express (Global 6000) in the static display at Dubai would be better named “Lucy” – because it is indeed “In the Sky with Diamonds”.
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Dubai Airshow Just Gets Bigger

Nov 11, 2017
The naysayers may be warning visitors not to expect the multi-billion dollar airliner orders that Dubai’s international airshow has become accustomed to, but this is still going to be the biggest and best event since it all started in 1989.
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Dubai Pushes for Unmanned Aviation Leadership

Nov 11, 2017
It has long been a technology leader, but the United Arab Emirates - and Dubai in particular - is racing ahead of the global pack when it comes to deploying unmanned aircraft.
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Embraer’s Slattery Sees Potential In Middle East

Nov 11, 2017
Embraer Commercial Aviation CEO John Slattery sees great potential in the Middle East for regional jets, particularly the E2-family of aircraft Embraer currently is developing.
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Emirates Flight Training Academy Opens

Nov 11, 2017
With the airline industry growing at an exponential rate, the need for training professional pilots is crucial. Emirates is taking a giant step to addressing the demand for pilots with its Dubai-based Emirates Flight Training Academy, which officially opens here on Monday.
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Lufthansa Technik Wins Its First 787 Completion

Nov 11, 2017
German VVIP completion expert Lufthansa Technik has long sought to land the complex modification and completion of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner for a head of state or a super wealthy individual. Now it has.
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Syrian Experience Integrated Into MiG-35

Nov 11, 2017
The counter-terrorism operation of Russia`s Aerospace Forces in Syria has demonstrated the high combat efficiency of Russian-made aviation equipment in action. In particular, both Russian and Syrian MiG-29 fighter jets have been involved in the combat.
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Rosoboronexport`s Backlog Reaches $45 billion

Nov 11, 2017
Russia's arms exporting company JSC Rosoboronexport has built up a defense order backlog worth nearly USD45 billion, the company`s director general Alexander Mikheev told ShowNews.
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Farnborough: ‘Airbus Airport’ Augments its Attractions

Nov 11, 2017
TAG Aviation’s Farnborough Maintenance Services Centre is offering line maintenance support services to its Airbus A320 Corporate Jet series customers who use TAG Farnborough Airport.
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U.S. Discussing F-35 for UAE, Gulf Allies

Nov 11, 2017
The U.S. government is in the early stages of discussions about selling the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to the UAE and other allies in the Persian Gulf, according to top brass.
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U.S. Aerospace: Here to Partner, Not Just Sell

Nov 11, 2017
Is the U.S. aerospace industry making a serious showing at the Dubai Airshow?
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UAE’s Latest Aircraft Introduced by Calidus

Nov 11, 2017
Occupying a central position in the static aircraft park, Calidus LLC is an industrial machinery and equipment company located in Abu Dhabi, which has branched into aircraft manufacture with two related designs – civil and military.
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Jet Aviation Opens New FBO At Dubai South

Nov 11, 2017
Jet Aviation and joint venture partner the Al Mulla Business Group tomorrow will open a new fixed base operation at the shared VIP terminal in Dubai South.
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SkyDeck is Your Window on the Stars

Nov 11, 2017
Is your idea of “in-flight entertainment” watching a movie? If so, Windspeed Technologies is on Booth 1390 with an offer of an immediate upgrade to the 21st Century.
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Gripen Returns to Dubai After 12-Year Absence

Nov 11, 2017
The Gripen has not been seen at the Dubai Airshow since 2005, but its presence this year does not mean the aircraft is being actively competed for fighter requirements in the region.
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Top UAE Air Force General Positions for F-35

Nov 12, 2017
A top UAE air force general stressed the importance of information sharing between international partners on the battlefield at a gathering of air chiefs around the world, just a day after U.S. military brass confirmed the U.S. is considering selling the network-centric F-35 to Gulf allies.