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Civil aviation giants on show in Dubai
Two of the world's latest large civil aircraft were due to fly into Dubai for the show last night - the Boeing 777-300 and the Airbus Industrie A330-200. The Boeing aircraft made its maiden flight exactly a month ago, the Airbus aircraft - for which Dubai-based Emirates was ...
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Face the facts with...John Weston
British Aerospace Defence's chairman and managing director John Weston talks to Tim Ripley about the importance of the Middle East defence market and future trends in the European defence industry. Q - How much was the Middle East defence market worth to BAe last year? A ...
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Systems maker surveys scene
Universal Avionics Systems Corporation is making a pioneering appearance in Dubai to "test the water" for its family of UNS-1 flight management systems, says Rolf Bickel, the Arizona-based company's international marketing director. Each of the systems includes an integral 12-channel GPS receiver and allows seamless operation throughout all ...
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Airbus builds on its regional domination
Airbus Industrie (AI) will have a new model operating in the region, with the signing of an order within the past fortnight by Tunisair for three A319s. The order also covers four A320s. It follows a powerful couple of years in the region for the European manufacturer, which ...
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Double force
British tennis player Tim Henman hit a record this weekend playing in two tennis matches in two different tournaments in two countries, winning both matches in straight sets, collecting $100,000. Source: Flight Daily News
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New demands make tilt-rotor more attractive
One of the static park occupants likely to draw most attention is the Bell Boeing 609 tilt-rotor mock-up, making its first appearance here. Company officials believe the Middle East will be one of the most important markets for the aircraft, partly because the relatively long distances between points ...
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Special delivery
Bombardier has delivered a second Canadair Special Edition to TAG Aeronautics, the aircraft's launch customer at the last Dubai Air show two years ago. The aircraft will be in the static display during the show. The Canadair SE is the corporate version of the Canadair Regional Jet. ...
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IATA pinpoints $10m savings on simulators
Reciprocal acceptance of simulator evaluations could save airlines up to $10 million each year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Association director-general Pierre Jeanniot has issued a statement calling for governments and regulatory authorities to take action on the issue. "In today's international training ...
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Gem of a fighter on display
Geoff Thomas Some consolation for those who had wanted to see Eurofighter pirouetting in the skies over Dubai is a solid sterling-silver model of the aircraft which wings its way through a magical audio-visual programme on the stand of British jewellers Garrard in Hall B. The ...
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Dedicated show site for dubai
Mike Martin The 1999 Dubai air show will be staged at a new purpose-built show site on the north side of the airport. The announcement was made by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of the Dubai Department of Civil Aviation, on the eve ...
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Dubai rolls out the red carpet
Paul Derby Long before the first visitors stride through the gates at Dubai '97 and before the deafening roar of engines fills the air for the first full flying display, the showground has been alive with sounds of a different kind. Final preparations have been underway ...
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Rolls-Royce wins Delta order
Geoff Thomas Rolls-Royce has beaten GE and Pratt & Whitney in a contest to supply its Trent 800s to power 10 Delta Air Lines' Boeing 777s (with firm options on a further 20 and rolling options on 30 more) - a total order potential of $1.5 billion. ...
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Red Arrows salute to Dubai
The Red Arrows, Britain's aerial ambassadors, took time out from their performance schedule to perform a flypast of Dubai's newest landmark, the $2-billion Jumeirah Beach Hotel. While the Red Arrows are in the news in Dubai with their flying display appearances, the new hotel will be making headlines ...
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A moving re-alignment of the world
Sometimes advanced technology does not travel well. Airbus Industrie found this out at a press briefing on the eve of the show. A computer image was intended to show locations of its training and support facilities. Alas, Toulouse found its way into the Sahara Desert, Beijing ...
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Kaman upgrade
Litton Industries' Guidance and Control Systems Division is at Dubai '97 as officials begin work on the deal to manage integration of the avionics system for the Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite helicopter programme for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). On the RAN programme ...
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Middle east defence sales set to climb
Tim Ripley Regional defence sales look set to bounce back after a 'bad' year in 1996 with only some $12-billion worth of sales to Middle East countries, say market analysts. Barring the outbreak of a major conflict, experts expect regional defence sales to remain static or ...
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Entry fee to protect Airshow's status
Visitors to this year's air show will have to dip into their pockets before they pass through the entry turnstiles. For the first time at Dubai, organisers have introduced an admission fee policy to "-enhance the event's trade-only reputation". Virginia Kern, managing director of Fairs and ...
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Waterworks
Staff manning the Aerotech stand (B180) are waiting to tap potential customers. In particular they hope to plug their latest 'smart tap' - the Aquaflite faucet, which features hands-free operation, selectable water temperature and easy installation for either deck or bulkhead operation. Aquaflite, developed by Adams ...
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All kitted out
Rambo could have a field day at the Colonel Military Supplies stand (B120). Knives, combat trousers and full-face balaclavas are on sale, together with a wide range of military memorabilia. Company spokesman Abdul Karim says: "Although we have everything here for today's modern soldier, a lot ...
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New receiver
Litton's Amecom division has been awarded the $17.9-million contract to develop a new broadband digital receiver for military applications. Announcing the deal on the eve of Dubai '97, senior vice-president Harry Halamandaris said the NexGen system will identify and locate the origins of all radio frequency (RF) emitters ...