Russian Helicopters CEO Andrey Boginsky told ShowNews’ Maxim Pyadushkin about plans for the Middle East.

With digital threats to air traffic on the rise, the aviation-connectivity specialist Satcom Direct has unveiled a series of linked cybersecurity offerings for aviation customers.

While the appearance of a mock-up of the Cloud Shadow UAV on the outdoor static display has grabbed a lot of attention at the Airshow, just as fascinating is a PowerPoint presentation that has been playing on AVIC's stand (894). In it, the Chinese manufacturer is presenting an end-to-end unmanned aircraft capability set, encompassing a range of airframes and payloads with complementary capabilities and a ground-control station (GCS).

Two pioneering companies are bringing airships to Dubai, and both have longer-term plans that will follow on from their initial concept-proving flights in 2018.

Emirates is rejecting the proposed Airbus A380plus concept in spite of its plans to continue ordering more of the largest commercial aircraft.

Approval of the UAE’s request to buy the F-35 hinges on the Gulf nation’s agreeing to take steps to protect the fighter’s sensitive technology and vast data bank of critical information.

The finalized flight deck features of Boeing’s 777X reveal clear 787 influence and unique wing-fold controls.

FlyDubai is in talks with aircraft manufacturers about another large order, but the commitment may not be announced at the current Dubai Airshow.