Content Archive: November 2011

New UAE Firm Launches Light Twin-rotor Helicopter

UAE-based Quest Helicopters launched a new light-twin helicopter, the AVQ, at the Dubai Air Show.
Article image

V-22’s Dubai Show Debut Says: “Sales Pitch!”

The Bell-Boeing industry team and its main customer, the U.S. Marine Corps, have brought the tiltrotor to Dubai for the first time ever.
Article image
Aircraft

Lockheed Martin Extends Apache Helicopter's Capabilities

Lockheed Martin is continuing to expand the capabilities of the Boeing AH-64D Block III helicopter with sensor upgrades.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Strong In The Middle East As Product Portfolio Grows

Larry Flynn, president of Gulfstream Aerospace, said at a press briefing here yesterday that the Middle East remains a growing market for its business jets
Article image

Gulfstream Center Wins Saudi Maintenance Approval

The Gulfstream service center in Appleton, Wisconsin, recently earned an approved maintenance organization designation from the Saudi Arabia General Author
Aircraft

Adcom Unveils Innovative UAV at Dubai Air Show

Arguably the most impressive new design on display at Dubai is Adcom Systems’ latest unmanned air vehicle, the United 40.
Article image

Future Is Bright For Alsalam

Alsalam Aircraft Co. is hoping for a record year and believes there is much business to be had in VIP conversion work and military MRO.
Article image

Airline Talks Over Embraer’s Re-Engining Plan Near Conclusion

Embraer expects to finish discussions with prospective customers about a powerplant choice for a re-engined version of its popular E-Jets in around two mon
Article image

Honeywell Inks Distribution Agreements With M.E. Suppliers

Honeywell has signed distribution agreements with Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL) of Abu Dhabi and Transworld Aviation of Dubai.
Article image
Engines

CFM International Signs Garuda Indonesia as Newest Customer for LEAP-1A Engine

Garuda Indonesia has ordered CFM International’s Leap-1A engines to power the airline’s 10 Airbus A320neo jets–a deal worth $220 million.