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Abu Dhabi Polytechnic Students Build Spitfire
2013-12-02 Read More...
BAE Systems is showcasing a piece of aerospace history at Al Ain Aerobatic Show (UAE; 30 November-02 December), with a vintage World War 2 Spitfire assembled by engineering students from the Al Ain Campus of Abu Dhabi

Khalifa University to Host Aerospace Research Center
2013-11-29 Read More...
His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court and Vice Chairman on Khalifa University’s Board of Trustees, attended a signing ceremony between Mubadala Development Company, and Khalifa University, to

AgustaWestland Wins Major Orders in UAE & Qatar
2013-11-27 Read More...
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Dubai Police will operate five AW169 light intermediate helicopters to perform a range of missions including law enforcement, emergency medical services and VIP

Abu Dhabi to Join Rolls-Royce MRO, Manufacturing Network
2013-11-27 Read More...
At last week’s Dubai Airshow, Mubadala Aerospace, Communications Technology and Defense Services (ACTDS) and Rolls-Royce plc announced that they have entered into a Strategic Framework Agreement that will establish the Emirate of Abu

Lockheed, Khalifa University Sign Research Agreement
2013-11-27 Read More...
Lockheed Martin and Khalifa University announced that they have signed a formal research partnership agreement aimed towards improving Lockheed Martin’s LM Wisdom® tool, a customizable Web and social media analytics

Gulf Carriers Select Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower® Engine
2013-11-27 Read More...
Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines, held a media briefing at last week’s Dubai Airshow, highlighting how the market has embraced their latest PW1000G engine

Abu Dhabi Ship Building, Navantia Sign MoU
2013-11-26 Read More...
At last week’s Dubai Air Show, Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), leading shipbuilder and naval support provider in the Gulf region and Navantia, the Spanish state-owned reference company in design, construction, integration and life cycle support of

Eurocopter Renews Agreement with Two UAE Partners
2013-11-26 Read More...
At last week’s Dubai Airshow, Global Aerospace Logistics, LLC (GAL) and Eurocopter renewed their customer support services distribution agreement

Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder at Dubai Air Show
2013-11-26 Read More...
The “Pride of Pakistan” JF-17 Thunder has won a big applause by a huge audience and attracted a large crowd at last week’s Dubai Air Show according to PAF (Pakistan Aeronautical

Airbus Wins 160 Orders & Commitments at Dubai Airshow
2013-11-25 Read More...
Airbus won a total of 160 orders and commitments at the 13th Dubai Airshow worth US$44 billion, underlining the strong appeal of its wide-body aircraft.

Bombardier Signs Multiple Orders at Dubai Airshow
2013-11-25 Read More...
Bombardier Aerospace concluded a successful week at the 2013 Dubai Airshow, having announced firm orders and commitments for up to 38 aircraft valued at up to $2.01 billion

Dubai Helishow 2014
2013-11-22 Read More...
Helicopters are gaining significance in the region due to their multi-disciplinary capabilities. Helicopters are being used extensively in emergency transfers, air taxi, construction, offshore, firefighting, search and rescue, military operations,

Honeywell Aerospace Strengthens Middle East Dealer Network
2013-11-21 Read More...
Honeywell Aerospace has signed an avionics dealership and service center agreement with Hawker Pacific to enhance its approved channel partner network for business and general aviation in the Middle

Abu Dhabi to Host 2nd Global Aerospace Summit
2013-11-21 Read More...
James Hogan, President & CEO of Etihad Airways (photo), Marillyn Hewson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lockheed Martin, and Tony Douglas, CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports Company, will be the opening speakers at Abu Dhabi’s second Global

Airbus, Mubadala Sign New Cooperation Agreement
2013-11-21 Read More...
At the Dubai Airshow, Mubadala Aerospace, Communications Technology and Defense Services (ACTDS) announced that it has entered into a new strategic agreement with Airbus, marking a significant expansion of its existing partnership in relation to

Beechcraft at Dubai Airshow
2013-11-21 Read More...
Beechcraft Corporation is displaying four aircraft at the Dubai Air Show at Dubai World Central in Jebel Ali, Dubai.

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