David Donald
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Aircraft

ExecuJet deal at MEBA reinforces Embraer's Middle East expansion

Embraer announced yesterday at MEBA the appointment of the ExecuJet Aviation Group as an authorized service center for the Legacy 600 and 650 aircraft.
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Thrane and Thrane debuts wireless handset

Satcoms specialist Thrane & Thrane (Stand C428) is presenting its Aviator wireless handset for the first time at MEBA.

Dassault awaits final Falcon 7X EFVS certification

In the next few days Dassault expects to receive final operational U.S.

Dassault's EASy2 cockpit moves toward certification

Dassault's EASy 2 cockpit is moving toward its certification, which is expected for the Falcon 900 in the second quarter of next year.
FBOs

Middle East business drives Gozen expansion

In February this year the operations of Gozen Air Services (Stand E240) at Istanbul's Ataturk airport ranked number one in a reader survey of European FBOs
Aircraft

Happy Design Studio wins TBM 850 paint design competition

Happy Design Studio is forging a reputation for innovative and exciting aircraft paint schemes, highlighted by its recent win in a competition to design a

Nexus offers FAM security solutions

Nexus Flight Operations Services has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with U.S.-based FAM International to provide its customers with tailore
FBOs

Harrods adds de-icing; signs up for S-76 mods

Here in the Dubai sunshine it is easy to forget the extent to which snow and ice can delay and disrupt aircraft operations, especially in the world of busi
Charter & Fractional

The Wyvern Standard extends to Europe

Safety audit specialist Wyvern has joined forces with Aviation Quality Services (AQS) to introduce a common safety standard to the European business aviati
Aircraft

Paris court rules Continental Airlines 'criminally responsible' for 2000 crash of Air France Concorde

A Paris court ruled yesterday that Continental Airlines was "criminally responsible" for the crash of the Air France Concorde in July 2000, which killed 11
Engines

Snecma joins Airbus Corporate Jet Centre team

Snecma and Airbus Corporate Jet Centre (ACJC) signed an agreement on November 26 for the engine manufacturer to provide full service support for the CFM In
Charter & Fractional

Middle East leads Comlux expansion

Comlux The Aviation Group (Chalet A18) has established a new commercial office to oversee its operations in the Gulf region.
Aircraft

Last hurrah for the ‘Pig’

In a ceremony held at RAAF Amberley, Queensland, the Royal Australian Air Force retired its General Dynamics F-111 fleet on December 2.
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Aircraft

Venezuela looks to China; Bolivia looks to Iran

Venezuela is buying up to 12 Shaanxi Y-8 transports from China.
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Aircraft

More Gripens for Thailand; recce pods for South Africa

In November, Saab received the expected follow-on order for six more Gripen fighters for Thailand.
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Aircraft

Fourth Production JSF Batch Contracted

Lockheed Martin received a $3.5 billion contract modification to build 31 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters for the fourth low-rate initial production batch.
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Aircraft

Saudi Arabia Prepares for $60 Billion Spending Spree

On October 20 the Defense Security Cooperation Agency lodged four separate notifications with the U.S.
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Aircraft

Is Saudi Arabia Saab’s Mystery Customer for AEW System?

Saab sprung a major surprise earlier this month by announcing an order worth some $680 million for its
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Aircraft

Denel Aviation Revamps the Rooivalk Attack Helicopter

Last week Denel Aviation delivered the first fully upgraded Rooivalk back to the South African Air Force (SAAF).
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Aircraft

South African Air Force Mulls Airlift Requirements, Contenders

Airlift manufacturers were prominent at last month’s African Aerospace and Defence show in Cape Town, highlighting the need of the South African Air Force
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Aircraft

Elbit and Sagem Establish Joint UAV Venture

Israel’s Elbit Systems and French company Sagem Défense Sécurité agreed on September 15 to form a joint venture by early next year.
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Aircraft

IAI Flies Boeing 767 Multi-Mission Tanker

Earlier this month Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) began flight trials of the single Boeing 767-200ER it has converted to multi-mission tanker transport
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Raytheon Continues Upgrades of F-15 Eagle Radar

Raytheon is currently involved in two major upgrade programs for the U.S.
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Aircraft

Slowed Defense Spending Prompts Boeing Military Aircraft Reorganization

Boeing has consolidated its military aircraft business into four divisions from six, as part of a rationalization process prompted by
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Aircraft

Embraer KC-390 Gathers International Momentum

In the last few weeks the Embraer KC-390 jet tanker/tra
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Aircraft

Japan Eyes Further Mitsubishi F-2 Procurement

Japan is examining the possibility of continuing production of the Mitsubishi F-2 to bolster its fighter fleet in the face of growing Chinese capability, a
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Aircraft

Brazil Commits to Embraer KC-390

During the Farnborough airshow in late July, the Brazilian air force announced its intention to acquire 28
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