Angus Batey has been contributing to various titles within the Aviation Week Network since 2009. He has reported from military bases, industrial facilities, trade shows and conferences, on topics ranging from defense and space to business aviation, advanced air mobility and cybersecurity.
The United Arab Emirates Air Force is to upgrade its two Saab Erieye airborne early-warning aircraft and will buy two new multi-mission systems on a Bombardier Global 6000 platform in a deal valued at $1.27bn.
Thales has announced a contract with Etihad to equip its A350 fleet with the French manufacturer's dual head-up display (HUD) system. The order covers the first 12 of the 62 A350s the airline has on order, and delivery of the HUD-equipped jets is due by December 2017.
