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Socata adds authorized TBM dealer in India

EADS Socata has appointed IndUS Aviation the authorized sales representative in India for its TBM 700 and 850 turboprop singles.
Aircraft

Sino delivers first customer SJ30, awaits production OK

One year after receiving FAA type certification for its SJ30 light jet, Sino Swearingen delivered the first customer airplane to Doug Jaffe of San Antonio,

Arabesk makes airlines’ ops more efficient

Next month will see the formal launch of Arabesk, a network of eight Arab and North African airlines aiming to pool their efforts to be more efficient.
Maintenance and Modifications

Extex, Rolls-Royce settle lawsuits on PMA’d part

On Dec.

UAE protects its borders with UAV surveillance

In accordance with heightened security risks and the United Arab Emirates’ aggressive pursuit of high-tech solutions, the country’s UAV Research and Techno
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Avro RJs get new life as corporate steeds

BAE Systems is making another push to promote executive and corporate shuttle  applications for its out-of-production 146/Avro RJ series of regional a
Aircraft

UAE’s F-16s almost equal futuristic JSF

The Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 60 operated by the United Arab Emirates air force could be described as military aviation’s version of a “missing link.” Its
Aircraft

Exports of Beriev amphib follow foreign approvals

The Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association (Knaapo) has launched series production of the six-seat Be-103 light amphibious aircraft.

Etihad airways gets first 777-300ER in January

Etihad Airways will take delivery of its first 777-300ER on January 6, almost three months later than originally planned.

LHT supports Emirates

Emirates Airline and Lufthansa Technik subsidiary Hawker Pacific signed a contract here yesterday covering exchange, overhaul and support of the landing ge

Business booms for Farnborough

Business is booming for Farnborough International,  the company formed by the Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC) at the beginning of this y
Aircraft

Aero Vodochody pushes L159 sales

Aero Vodochody is demonstrating its L-159B advanced jet trainer at Dubai 2005 in a dynamic flight display, nurturing continuing hopes of sales in the regio
FBOs

Jet Aviation opens Dubai FBO grandly

Jet Aviation held the official grand opening of its new Dubai FBO and maintenance center Sunday night in front of local dignitaries and officials.
Aircraft

Boeing offers BBJ 3 based on 737-900ER; mulling 787 BBJ

Boeing Business Jets is ready to offer a BBJ 3 based on the biggest and longest-range member of the new generation 737 family, the 737-900ER, and is about
Aircraft

American VLJ to be built for Eastern Europeans

Tbilisi Aircraft Manufacturing (TAM) has concluded an agreement with Oregon-based Epic Aircraft to license-build the Epic Jet and market it in East Europe.
Aircraft

Embraer AEW&C makes global debut

On Sunday night a Brazilian air force Embraer EMB-145 ANEW&C landed at the Dubai airshow to make the type’s first appearance outside South America, at the

Former Iraqi PM visits the show

Former Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi toured the Dubai airshow yesterday, and hinted at major purchases in the future to rebuild his nation’s aviation ba

New technology from Thales could revolutionize fighter pilot training

Thales has developed a new product called “interactive embedded simulation” that could very well become a new industry benchmark in training and simulation

ILFC first 787 lessor

International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) has become the first named major lessor to order the Boeing 787 under an agreement covering twenty 787-8 and

Inviseo shows backrest ad scheme

German marketing specialist Inviseo has launched a new plan to raise cash for airlines.
Charter & Fractional

Jetex applies for regional AOC

Flight planning and VIP air charter service provider Jetex Flight Support is applying for an air operator’s certificate (AOC) from Dubai’s General Civil Av
Charter & Fractional

Eastern Skyjets gets UAE operations OK

Dubai-based Eastern Skyjets has received a United Arab Emirates air operator’s certificate, enabling it to develop its charter business with a locally regi
Aircraft

Sama light spyplane sees action in Iraq

On its stand (E504a) Jordan Aerospace Industries (JAI) is displaying its Sama CH2000 light observation aircraft, which is now in use with the Iraqi Air For
Safety

Icing Training & Options

Part 25 aircraft likely to get more stringent icing rules Next year, the FAA hopes to release a new rule that closes a gap between flight-in-know

Citation sales soar in Middle East

A booming regional economy, shifting travel patterns and aggressive sales representation have combined to propel remarkable growth in the fleet of Cessna C
Aircraft

Stealth FILUR flies into Neuron role

Saab’s stealthy unmanned FILUR demonstrator has now flown, revealed deputy CEO Ingmar Anderssen yesterday at the Dubai show.

Low-cost NAS will shake up Saudi market

In a surprise move, Saudi Arabia’s National Air Services (NAS), well known for its executive and VIP operations, yesterday unveiled plans for establishing

Bold Kingfisher splashes more cash on twinjets

Airbus’ solid sales showing at this year’s show continued yesterday with Kingfisher Airlines’ announcement that it would take another 30 Airbus A320-family

Dubai Airport follows its rapid growth agenda

For an airport, an annual throughput of 25 million passengers is enough to win respect, especially when it is the result of well-above-average, double-digi
Engines

New Boeing Narrowbody Gets Engine Upgrade

Boeing’s ability to use the same engine for the 737-900ER as it uses on the standard -900 undoubtedly helped the company justify its investment in the proj