Dubai Airshow 2009

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Aircraft

Airbus A330 freighter makes maiden flight

Airbus’s new A330-200F freighter flew for the first time early this month, officially marking the start of a 180-hour flight-test and certification campaig
Aircraft

COIN combat wing could be on horizon

In late July the U.S.

ADS makes debut as the new face of UK industry

Britain’s AeroSpace, Defence and Security (ADS) trade association is making its airshow debut here in Dubai this week (UK Pavilion, Stand W128A).

CTT zonal system dries insulation, prevents corrosion, cuts fuel burn

For parched Dubai 2009 visitors here in the desert it is hard to imagine that excessive humidity could be an issue.
Aircraft

Embraer E-Jets fit in at many Arab airlines

Embraer sees Arab operators of its 64- to 114-seat E170/175 and E190/195 regional jets (E-Jets) as providing a good example of what it views as the “right-

Acquisitions help boost ISR business for Goodrich

Goodrich ISR Systems has been on the acquisition trail and some of the resulting technology is on display here at the Dubai Airshow (Stand W360).
Aircraft

LM intelligence lab is airborne

Lockheed Martin is showing off its Airborne Multi-intelligence Laboratory (AML) here at the Dubai Airshow as part of its campaign to offer the aircraft’s u
Engines

Big three engine makers are on target with new technology

Recessions come and go, but the quest to develop ever more efficient engines for the next generation of single-aisle aircraft continues.

Web-based aircraft values available 24/7

UK-based International Bureau of Aviation (IBA) is offering an aircraft valuation tool called Jet Values 2.

Crane high-tech gear units, wireless tire gauges on show

Crane Aerospace & Electronics (Stand C310) has opened an office in Dubai to serve its Middle Eastern and African customers, and is here at the Dubai Ai