All Middle East articles – Page 69
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UAVs play outsized role in Iranian airpower: DIA
A US Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) report has highlighted the importance of UAVs in Iran’s defence strategy, and the possibility of new fighter buys when United Nations sanctions end in 2020.
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Rostec soldiers on with fighter sales
Rostec is forging ahead with efforts to sell advanced combat aircraft on the international market, although US sanctions present a challenge.
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Emirates meets with FAA over 777X certification
Emirates Airline president Tim Clark has met today with the head of the US FAA Steve Dickson at the Dubai air show to discuss the certification process of the Boeing 777X.
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Flynas firms up order for 10 A321XLRs
Saudi Arabian budget carrier Flynas signed a firm order today at the Dubai air show for 10 Airbus A321XLRs, upgrading the MoU it signed at the Paris air show in June.
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Switzerland's Smartflyer seeks funding for hybrid-electric SFX1
Swiss start-up Smartflyer is making its air show debut in Dubai, where it is seeking to attract investment its SFX1 hybrid-electric aircraft programme.
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Clark leaves door open to Emirates A330neo deal
There could still be a slot for the Airbus A330neo in Emirates’ fleet plan but the focus in the near term is on the A350-900, the airline’s president Tim Clark tells FlightGlobal.
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Boeing lands services deals with Saudia, Ethiopian
Boeing has inked two services agreements with Saudi Arabian Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines on the sidelines of the show.
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DUBAI: UMS Skeldar to announce new contract wins
UMS Skeldar expects to sign contracts with two countries before year-end for its Skeldar V-200 vertical take-off and landing unmanned air vehicle, as the programme moves into the industrialisation phase.
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DUBAI: UK firms promote counter drone tech and weapons
UK companies are promoting a range of high-tech defence products at this year’s show with a dedicated pavilion.
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Raytheon offers advice on dealing with drones
Raytheon is displaying a range of counter drone systems at the show, amid strong regional interest in technology that can keep airspace clear of undesired small intruders.
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Air Arabia signs for 120 A320neos
Low-cost carrier Air Arabia has signed a firm order for 120 Airbus aircraft including 20 A321XLRs.
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Shenzhen Sunwin makes its international debut with UAV duo
Chinese Technology company Shenzhen Sunwin is making its international debut at the show, where it hopes to raise awareness among exhibitors and visitors of its Eagle family of unmanned air vehicles. Sunwin is also hoping to attract potential partners and distributors who can help to promote its line-up, which includes ...
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DUBAI: Boeing’s new services boss talks up partnership
The newly installed chief executive of Boeing Global Services has underlined the importance of the UAE and the Middle East for the company’s services business.
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Local lessor Palma signs for 20 Dash 8-400s
Dubai-based lessor Palma has signed a letter of intent to purchase 20 De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400s.
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A350 order confirms Emirates A380 cancellation
The order announced by Emirates today at the Dubai air show for 50 Airbus A350-900s signals the formal cancellation of the bulk of its A380s.
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UAE inks $2 billion in defence contracts
The UAE government signed Dh7.6 billion ($2 billion) in contracts on day one of the air show, with a notable contract going to Dassault Aviation for the Mirage 2000 upgrade programme.
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How Emirates has been driving force behind A380
The news earlier this year that Airbus had pulled the plug on the A380 and will wind up production in 2021 signalled the end of an exciting and imaginative airliner programme for which Emirates has been the lead sponsor and arguably its most vocal supporter.
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MEA picks Honeywell avionics for new Airbus fleet
Middle East Airlines has signed an agreement with Honeywell for cockpit technology in its new Airbus fleet.
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ADASI, SwissDrones in UAE sales agreement
UAE firm ADASI has entered an agreement with Switzerland’s SwissDrones, allowing it to integrate payloads on the Swiss firm’s SDO-50V2 drone.
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Emirates lifts A350 orders but cuts out A330neo
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates appears to have revised its Airbus long-haul order, committing to 50 Airbus A350s – up from the previous 30 – but not mentioning the earlier A330neo agreement.