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Calidus Unveils Giant Attack Aircraft

Four years ago Calidus surprised showgoers with the B-250, but now the company has unveiled a much larger attack aircraft.

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November 15, 2021

Two More Tanker Transports Slated for UAE Air Force

Buying two more A330 MRTTs from Airbus will bring the UAE Air Force and Air Defence fleet up to five tanker transports.

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November 15, 2021

ATR Lands Orders from Binter and Tarom

Two existing ATR customers in Europe have opted for the ATR 72-600 to continue their respective fleet modernization efforts.

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November 15, 2021

Boeing Reports Progress on 737 Max 7, 777-9

Boeing’s changes to its development organization are benefitting many programs in progress.

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November 15, 2021

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Pilatus Launches Smart PC-7 Basic Trainer

The PC-7 MKX is offered as a low-cost trainer that is optimized for training students destined for today’s modern cockpits.

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November 15, 2021

CAE To Add Global 6500 Sim to Dubai Training Center

In a “first outside the Americas,” the Bombardier Global 6500 FFS is headed to the Middle East, CAE said at the Dubai Airshow.

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November 15, 2021

EASA Certification for CityAirbus NextGen Expected in 2025

Airbus says public acceptance will be key to the future of urban air mobility and eVTOL aircraft like its CityAirbus NextGen.

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November 15, 2021

Embraer Lengthens Maintenance Intervals for Business Jets

Lineage and Legacy operators will benefit from improved aircraft availability and reduced maintenance costs based on analysis of in-service performance.

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November 15, 2021

UAE's Saab GlobalEye a Feast for the Eyes

Also known as the Swing-Role Surveillance System, the Saab GlobalEye serves as an operational asset of the UAE Air Force.

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November 15, 2021

Sustainability Forum Highlights Decarb Progress

Boeing, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Etihad report in Dubai on progress toward reaching Net Zero by 2050.

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November 15, 2021

Cirrus Aircraft Opens Arizona, Texas Facilities

Cirrus Aircraft held a grand opening of its Aircraft Innovation Centers in Chandler, Arizona, and McKinney, Texas.

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November 15, 2021

Comlux Sees Middle East as Ideal ACJ220 Market

The ACJ TwoTwenty's cabin size, fuel consumption, maintenance, and operating dynamics will likely attract interest in the Mideast, says Comlux.

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November 14, 2021

Boeing-Ethiopian Partnership Ready to Bear Fruit

An August MOU calling for the establishment of an African aviation hub appears likely to yield more supply business for Ethiopian Airlines.

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November 14, 2021

Secure Management of Kabul Airport Remains Open Question

Qatar and Turkey appear to be offering technical assistance, but international flights remain scarce

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November 14, 2021

Dubai South To See Record Bizav Movements in 2021

Bizjet values have increased in the course of the year

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November 14, 2021

Armed Orion-E MALE UCAV Debuts in Dubai

Russia’s Kronshtadt is showing an armed, satcom-equipped version of the Orion-E MALE UCAV for the first time outside Russia.

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November 14, 2021

Uganda Airlines Makes Dubai Debut

Reformed East African airline Uganda Airlines has resumed long-haul international routes after a 20-year hiatus, with Dubai its first destination.

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November 14, 2021

Sim Maker Euramec Launches Military Expansion in Dubai

Building on commercial market success, Euramec will bring flight and mission training solutions to military customers.

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November 14, 2021

Anticipation Builds as Boeing Brings 777X to Dubai

The Boeing 777X is making its first international appearance at the Dubai Airshow.

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November 14, 2021

Dassault Touts Military Ties, Bizav MRO in Dubai

The Rafale C fighter flexes Dassault’s defense platform muscles, complementing its civilian maintenance capabilities in the UAE.

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November 14, 2021