A vivid example of the way off-the-shelf elements can help speed up aerospace programs can be seen on the static display here at Dubai Airshow.

Beijing Zhong-Han-Zhi Science & Technology has come to Dubai to further promote its TD220 coaxial-rotor UAV on the international market.

The $72.8 million Global 7000 is to have a max speed of Mach .925 and a 7,400 nm cruise range at Mach .85 with eight passengers and four crew member.

The last Dubai Airshow saw record-breaking orders for commercial airliners. Not so this year, but our onsite editors say that’s not necessarily something to worry about. They explain why in this report from the show.

This year the focus is is on Adcom's global expansion. As well as showcasing two new aircraft, the company announced that it is to start manufacturing and flying its aircraft in the UK.

The Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine on static display at the show has had an eventful recent history.

Boeing says it does not feel pressured to increase the planned production rate of the 737 beyond the currently committed 52 per month in 2018 despite the recent announcement by Airbus that it plans to boost A320 family production to 60 per month by 2019.

Boeing says the ripening market for a new middle-of-the-market aircraft seating between 220 and 280 passengers could see sales “in the thousands.”