Content Archive: November 2011
Eurocopter EC175 Certification Imminent
Eurocopter EC175 certification is expected by year-end.
Aircraft
Cassidian Fields a Pair of UAVs for ISR Roles
Cassidian is focusing on its unmanned air systems capability, as well as highlighting its security and communications activities in the Gulf region.
Engines
CFM PIPS Competition In Lufthansa Power Deal
Lufthansa has chosen CFM56-5Bs to power four new Airbus A320s on firm order, CFM International announced at the Dubai Air Show yesterday.
Aircraft
A400M Testing on Track, with First Deliveries Set for 2012
The A400M enters a new phase of turbulence, with Germany looking to slash its purchase to 40 from 53 and France looking to renegotiate a maintenance.
Aircraft
Avic’s MA600 Makes International Debut at Dubai 2011
China-based manufacturer Avic is debuting its MA600 twin turboprop at the 2011 Dubai Air Show.
Tests Confirm JSOW Fits F-35 JSF
Raytheon has successfully completed fit-checks for the AGM-154C-1 Joint Standoff Weapon in the internal carriage bay of the Lockheed Martin F-35.
Aircraft
Fire Scout Proves Its Value in Middle East Warzones
Northrop Grumman’s MQ-8 Fire Scout rotary-wing unmanned air vehicle is gearing up for a new at-sea deployment in January.
Engines
Engine Alliance Claims Majority of A380 Engine Sales
Engine Alliance, a JV between General Electric (GE) and Pratt & Whitney (P&W), claims pole position in supplying engines for the Airbus A380.
FBOs
ExecuJet and NasJet Partner on New FBO at Riyadh
ExecuJet Middle East and NasJet are to jointly operate a new FBO at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
