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Airbus Plans Major Presence at Dubai Airshow 2017
2017-11-10 Read More...
At the Dubai Airshow, which runs from 12th to 16th November 2017, Airbus will showcase its wide range of innovative technologies, products and services, from market-leading commercial and military aircraft to helicopters and space

World Class Aircraft to Fly Into Dubai Airshow
2017-11-09 Read More...
The static display at the Dubai Airshow will feature over 160 of the latest commercial, business and military aircraft when the show opens on 12 November. With many coming from around the world in addition to those from the UAE, exhibitors and

Dubai Airshow Announces Flying Display
2017-11-09 Read More...
The Dubai Airshow has announced the first round of aircraft expected to demonstrate their abilities in the flying display when the event takes place from 12-16 November at DWC, Dubai Airshow

Qatar Airways Buys 9.61% Stake in Cathay Pacific
2017-11-09 Read More...
Qatar Airways has broadened its global reach by purchasing a 9.61% stake in Cathay Pacific, adding another strategic investor to the Hong Kong carrier’s complicated share register at a time when it is looking to cut

Airbus Completes Sale of Vector Aerospace
2017-11-08 Read More...
StandardAero Aviation Holdings, Inc. (“StandardAero”) and Airbus SE (“Airbus”) announced that they have finalized the acquisition by StandardAero of Vector Aerospace Holding SAS (“Vector”) from

Dubai South Aviation District at Dubai Airshow 2017
2017-11-07 Read More...
Aviation District, the intelligently designed aerospace ecosystem within Dubai South - a 145 square kilometre aerotropolis - is gearing up for the 2017 edition of the Dubai Airshow by targeting and attracting major investments in a bid to become a

Emirates Receives 100th A380 Aircraft
2017-11-06 Read More...
Emirates celebrated the milestone delivery of its 100th Airbus A380 aircraft at a special ceremony with Airbus at the manufacturer’s delivery centre in Hamburg on

Dubai Airshow to Feature New Cargo Zone
2017-11-03 Read More...
Cargo Zone, one of the new features at the Dubai Airshow 2017, announced its conference agenda ahead of the event on 13 November

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim to Open 2nd Hangar During Dubai Airshow
2017-11-03 Read More...
DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF), a joint venture between Dubai-based Al-Futtaim group and Germany’s DC Aviation, has confirmed the opening of its second hangar on the inaugural day (November 12) of the Dubai

Bahrain Crown Prince Tours Airport’s Expansion Project
2017-10-31 Read More...
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of Bahrain, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, visited the Bahrain International Airport Expansion

Dubai Airshow to Feature Gulf Aviation Training Event
2017-10-30 Read More...
Gulf Aviation Training Event, the dedicated aviation training conference taking place within the Dubai Airshow has announced its speaker line up for the event. Attendees will hear from industry leaders on 13 November 2017 who will share knowledge

Leonardo to Supply ATC Systems to Sudan, Somalia
2017-10-26 Read More...
Leonardo has made further gains in the African Air Traffic Control (ATC) domain, announcing at the African Air Show 2017 (24-26 October 2016; Accra, Ghana) that it has signed two contracts to provide ATC systems for Somalia and

Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2018 to Showcase Latest Innovations
2017-10-25 Read More...
Al Bateen Executive Airport (Abu Dhabi, UAE) has announced that the fifth edition of Abu Dhabi Air Expo will take place in 2018 in the nation’s capital in response to popular demand from key industry

Boeing, Singapore Airlines Announce Deal for 39 Airplanes
2017-10-25 Read More...
Boeing and Singapore Airlines (SIA) formally announced a deal for 20 777-9s and 19 787-10s, during a ceremony at the White

Dubai Air Show to Host Space Conference
2017-10-24 Read More...
The Dubai Air Show has announced some of the speakers and presenters at the Space Conference, a new feature for 2017 taking place 13-14

Boeing, Mitsubishi HI to Reduce Cost for 787 Production
2017-10-24 Read More...
Boeing and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced an agreement to strengthen collaboration in ways that will enhance both companies' competitiveness. The agreement includes efforts to reduce costs in MHI production of wings for the 787

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