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Airbus displays comprehensive range of weapons for armed C295

Airbus Defence and Space is showcasing its new C295 Armed ISR (Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance) version at the Dubai Airshow. A C295 is exhibited on static display flanked by a wide range of weapons which have been selected to be integrated onto this versatile platform. The company has signed a series of agreements with air-to-surface weapon suppliers paving the way for flight-tr...

Honeywell and Lufthansa Technik Create World's Largest Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Capability for Airbus A350 Fleets

Honeywell has signed Lufthansa Technik as a licensed component repair center and exclusive global asset provider for all Honeywell components and the HGT 1700 APU on Airbus A350 aircraft. Under the agreement, Lufthansa Technik will offer A350 operators around the world an unequaled experience with maintenance, repair and overhaul services for all Honeywell components, including auxiliary powe...

Emirates unveils brand new cabins for its Boeing 777 fleet

Game-changing, fully enclosed private suites in First Class inspired by Mercedes-Benz Completely refreshed look, meticulous design details, new seats and materials feature in multi-million dollar upgrade across all cabins Emirates has unveiled completely refreshed interiors for its Boeing 777 aircraft, including its highly anticipated new First Class private suites. With floor to ceiling...

Boeing, Emirates Announce Commitment for 40 787-10 Dreamliners

One of the world's largest airlines picks the ultra-efficient 787 to optimize its future fleet Airplane deal to sustain tens of thousands U.S. jobs Boeing and Emirates, one of the world's largest airlines, announced a commitment to purchase 40 787-10 Dreamliners at the 2017 Dubai Airshow. The deal, including airplanes and related equipment, is valued at $15.1 billion at c...

Dassault to Showcase Falcon 8X, 900LX trijets at Dubai Air Show 2017

Ultra-Long Range Falcon 8X Marks First Year in Middle East Service Dassault Aviation will highlight its new ultra-long range Falcon 8X business jet at this year’s edition of the Dubai Air Show, which opens on November 12 at Dubai World Central. The exhibit will also feature a new modernized version of the super versatile Falcon 900LX long range trijet introduced in late 2016. The 6,...

VistaJet customers grow by 50% in the Middle East

The leader in global business aviation increases its offering to continue positive momentum in the region New Program hours doubled year over year New Program customers rose by 50% year over year Full flying service now available in and out of Saudi Arabia as expansion continues Results follow $150 million investment from Rhône Capital VistaJet, the first and only global avi...

Airbus Quick News - Dubai Airshow November Edition

Airbus’ and Etihad Airways Engineering’s joint A380 MRO Services offering commences operations in Abu Dhabi Work is starting on the first A380 “six-year” C-check for a third-party customer airline at Airbus’ and Etihad Airways Engineering’s joint A380 MRO Services offering in Abu Dhabi. The aircraft, A380 MSN072 belonging to Lufthansa, arrived at the end of O...

Boeing, CDB Aviation Finalize Order for 52 737 MAXs and Eight 787 Dreamliners

Boeing  and CDB Aviation today finalized an order for 42 737 MAX 8s, 10 737 MAX 10s and eight 787-9 Dreamliners. The order, valued at $7.4 billion at current list prices, was announced as a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the 2017 Paris Air Show. The order includes a conversion of six 737 MAX 8 orders, to the 737 MAX 10. CDB Aviation, one of the largest and most influenti...

AVINCO awarded exclusive mandate to remarket an Airbus A340-541

Avinco has been mandated by the owners of one Airbus A340-541 as exclusive remarketing agent. The aircraft powered by Rolls Royce Trent 553-61, has been manufactured in 2005 and was last operated by Emirates. It has a MTOW of 372T and the current cabin accommodates 12 First class, 42 business and 204 economy seats equipped with AVOD (Panasonic S3000i). The aircraft is...

Signum Aviation deploys Osprey Flight Solutions’ risk analysis

UK-based flight planning specialist Signum Aviation has become the latest company to install Osprey Flight Solutions’ risk analysis and management solution. The Osprey Flight Risk Assessment System provides operators, such as Signum Aviation, with the ability to instantaneously risk assess every single flight through their own flight planning tools. It provides auditable reports on flight...

MENA Aerospace Set for Return to Dubai Air Show

MENA Technics & IJM MENA lead the way for MENA Aerospace at Dubai Air Show 2017 MENA Aerospace Enterprises will be participating in Dubai Airshow - one of the world’s largest and most important aerospace events - for the third consecutive time, from November 12th to 16th, at exhibition booth number 875. MENA Aerospace is a crucial partner of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), pri...

Garmin announces availability of visual approach guidance for the GTN 650/750

Garmin is pleased to announce the latest software upgrade for the GTN 650/750 touchscreen series is now available. New GTN features include visual approach guidance, control and display of the GTX 3000 transponder and GTS 8000 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II)/Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS II), as well as LNAV+V approaches without Space-Based Augmentation System (S...