787-10 fits naturally into airline’s fleet plans
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DEFENSE

China’s August 1st Team Makes Dubai Debut

Among the highlights of the flying display at the Dubai Airshow this year is a first chance for western audiences to see the People's Liberation Army Air Force's August 1st aerobatic team. 

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Emirates Wants A380 Production Guarantees Ahead Of Order

Emirates is demanding guarantees from Airbus that A380 production will continue in the long term before committing to another major order for the aircraft.

 

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Clark Explains 787 Order, Emirates’ Stance On Open Skies

Emirates’ order for 40 Boeing 787-10s should not surprise anyone, because it fits naturally into the airline’s fleet plans, President Tim Clark told Aviation Daily here.

 

DEFENSE

Syrian Operation Boosts Demand For Russia`s Weapons

The successful use of Russian-made defense weapons in Syria is driving the growth of demand for them on the global arms market.

DEFENSE

UAE Plans Combat Aircraft Production

Sunday’s unveiling of the Calidus B-250 light attack turboprop answered a few of the many obvious questions concerning the specification and future of this Brazilian-designed machine.

 

SUPERSONIC TRAVEL

Boom is Busting Out All Over

CEO of Colorado-based Boom, Blake Scholl remains convinced that Dubai could become a hub for Mach 2 air travel if the company’s 55-seater design enters production as both a business jet and a small airliner.

BUSINESS AVIATION

Sukhoi Unveils Longer-Range Business Jet

Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation is using the Dubai Airshow to announce a long-range version of its Sukhoi Business Jet, a VIP variant of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional aircraft. 

 

DEFENSE

CAE, UAE Look to New Training Business Models

From unmanned aircraft to fifth-generation fighters, the training challenges facing the world's air forces are legion.

TECHNOLOGY

Extended-Range Falco Evo Lands In Middle East

Leonardo has begun deliveries of its Falco Evo remotely piloted air system.

 

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Etihad Fills A Hole In The Airshow

Times were when Qatar Airways dominated the Dubai Airshow static display with a phalanx of its heavy metal drawn-up behind the front-line “minnows.”

DEFENSE

Bail Out! UTAS Pitches Safer Next-Gen Ejection Seat

UTC is pitching a solution that the company says will not only save pilots’ lives but also prevent serious injury in the event of an ejection.