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NewsDUBAI: Irkut flying high with Yak-130 programme
Irkut is to supply the Russian air force with another 65 Yakovlev-designed Yak-130s, as it also prepares to make its first deliveries of the advanced jet trainer to launch export customer Algeria
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DUBAI: Face the facts with Singapore Airshow's Jimmy Lau
Jimmy Lau is managing director of Singapore airport-based Experia Events, organiser of the Singapore air show - Asia's largest air show, and one of the top three aerospace and defence events in the world.
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DUBAI: INTERVIEW - Hawker Beechcraft EMEA president Sean McGeough
Sean McGeough president of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) for US-based aircraft manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft talks to Flight Daily News about the company's hopes for the show and the Middle East market in general
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NewsDUBAI: JF-17 makes Dubai debut
The Chengdu JF-17 is making its debut at Dubai this year with three aircraft from the Pakistan Air Force.
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NewsDUBAI: UAE issues shock Eurofighter Typhoon request
The Eurofighter consortium is to respond to a UAE request for proposal linked to the Typhoon combat aircraft ...
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NewsDUBAI: Alsalam sees future in VIP upgrades
VIP cabin refurbishment will be the main growth area for Riyadh-based maintenance provider Alsalam Aircraft over the next few years.
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DUBAI: Boeing refocuses post-Arab Spring
The Arab Spring revolutions in the Middle East and North Africa earlier this year have refocused procurement priorities in the region, rather than resulted...
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DUBAI: UAE air combat debut hit by communications issues
The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) detachment of Dassault Mirage 2000-9s and Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 60s returned last week from the country's air combat...
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NewsPICTURE: Australia receives its third KC-30A tanker
Australia's third of five Airbus A330-based KC-30A multi-role tanker transports has touched down at Amberley air base in Queensland, with Airbus Military...
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NewsAl Bateen luxury Dhabi Jet brand set for export
Abu Dhabi's dedicated executive airport Al Bateen plans to export its Dhabi Jet fixed-base operation brand to other key markets across the world in an attempt to build awareness of its VIP trademark and expand its share of the global business aviation services market.
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NewsBAE guided rocket clears tests with US Marine Corps UH-1Y helicopter
BAE Systems has been cleared to deliver a new guided weapon that will enter service next year on US Marine Corps helicopters and later possibly with fixed-wing aircraft.
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NewsNH90 programme lifted by tactical transport milestone
Europe's NH Industries is to launch deliveries of the NH90 tactical transport helicopter in its final operational configuration late this year ...
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NewsBoeing gets contract for second batch of P-8A Poseidons
The US Navy has awarded Boeing a contract to build a second lot of P-8A Poseidons anti-submarine warfare aircraft ...
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NewsNorthrop to fix costly B-2A structural problem
The US Air Force has decided to fix a key structural problem that has bedevilled the Northrop Grumman B-2A stealth bomber for 22 years ...
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NewsUK suspends Hawk, Tornado, Tucano flights after Red Arrows fatality
The UK Royal Air Force has temporarily suspended all "non-essential" flights of aircraft fitted with the Martin-Baker Mk 10B ejection seat ...
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Red Arrows pilot killed in ground ejection
A Red Arrows pilot has been killed after being ejected from his BAE Systems T1 Hawk while on the ground at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire, UK.
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India receives first Mil Mi-17-V5 helicopters
The first batch of Mil Mi-17-V5 transport helicopters have been delivered to the Indian air force as part of an 80-aircraft order signed in December 2008. Manufactured...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Mubadala's aerospace investments begin to pay off
Abu Dhabi's aerospace investment vehicle wants to create careers at home by expanding abroad
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NewsIN FOCUS: Libya's united front
The NATO-led mission to protect civilians from pro-Gaddafi forces was notable for the involvement of local air forces ready to fight ...
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Report shows previous errors for controller handling Obama improper arrival
The improper handling of a VIP Boeing 737 carrying President Obama's wife, Michelle, into Andrews Air Force Base was the responsibility of a 21-year-old...