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Now in its 16th year, Russian arms export agency Rosoboronexport continues to achieve high sales on the global market.

FBO unhappy with ‘shared’ FBO facilities at Dubai South, says MEBAA founder, who hopes region’s bizav movements will double by 2020.

Block II version of Honeywell SmartPath, the only FAA-certified system of its kind, now supports up to 48 approach options.

The Roketsan Cirit laser-guided rocket is being used by the UAE armed forces and can be seen here at the Dubai Airshow on an Archangel aircraft.

But there was missile news from MBDA and Thales, while Lockheed Martin briefed the SC-130J maritime Hercules conversion.

U.S. service network has solid ties in Brazilian market

Details not yet revealed on new orders for HondaJet in South America

Minnesota modification specialist developed a series of standard interior configurations

Viking considers that its reborn Twin Otter is ideal for Brazil, especially as part of a forthcoming scheme to increase regional travel

The ACJneo from Airbus Corporate Jets not only brings in greater range and fuel efficiency, but also improved cabin comfort

Sales of Bombardier’s large-cabin aircraft have held up well in Brazil, despite the nation’s economic difficulties

The Latin American market, and that of Brazil in particular, has played its part in Gulfstream’s recent strong performance

With development trials completed, the Meteor missile is on course to enter service on the Saab Gripen in 2016.

System automatically switches on obstruction lights as aircraft approach the hazardous area and turns them off again as it departs.

Liebherr has won the contract for the wing-fold system for the Boeing 777X.

CAE has bought the NFTC flying school in Canada as a prelude to competing for more training system requirements.

Having recently acquired Exelis, Harris Corporation is working hard to bring a new electronic warfare capability to market

Piaggio makes two more sales of the Avanti Evo twin pusherprop at the Paris Air Show.

Dramatic rise in small drones for civilian use has also introduced a new threat to political and other public figures.

IAI’s Elta division has developed a UHF radar building block that can be used singly for mobile applications.

UK company Dart Jet has schemed a new modular concept for training aircraft.

Company already has its first order and a pre-series batch of the aircraft is under construction.

Textron Systems has developed two small precision glide weapons that answer some of the demands of today’s operational environment

IAI’s high-definition M-19HD sensor turret it now compatible with the company’s Heron TP large UAV.

Rafael has developed its Derby active-radar air-to-air missile with improved guidance and longer range.

Elbit Systems has introduced a new system that provides pilots of utility helicopters with the same kind of DVE capability as attack helicopter crews.

Repeated exposure to the vibrations experienced in helicopters brings health and safety risks.

Grob’s G 120TP trainer has been selected as part of CAE’s contract to train U.S. Army fixed-wing pilots.

Elbit’s man-portable Skylark is one of the most popular mini-UASs on the market. The company has launched an improved version.

AA/ROK has partnered with Rafaut and Sagem to offer a close air support capability to the C-130 Hercules.