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MEBAA leadership position to be confirmed at Dubai Airshow 2019

Up to 165 Aircraft to be featured at Dubai Airshow

When the Dubai Airshow opens 17 November 2019, trade attendees can expect to see up to 165 aircraft on display from the entire aerospace industry. In particular, the static display will include the latest civil, business and military aircraft plus a selection of helicopters from industry leaders and...

The Launch of UAE Endeavour Scholarships

The UAE Space Agency and Kallman Worldwide announced a joint initiative to encourage more Emirati youth to pursue careers as engineers and explorers. The UAE Space Agency and Kallman Worldwide have finalized a MoU to award the Astronaut Al Worden “Endeavour”...

Dubai Airshow talks about the UAE’s growing space sector

The addition of the Space Pavilion at the Dubai Airshow 2019 comes at an ideal time, given the increasing investment in the space sector. In particular, 2019 is an exciting year for the UAE space industry. The UAE partnered with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Jordan, Lebanon, Sudan and Kuwait to form the Arab Space Cooperation Group with the shared goal of advancing the regi...

Trailblazers in electric air racing to unveil technology at Dubai Airshow

The world’s first electric air racing series, Air Race E, is set to unveil specialised technology at the Dubai Airshow on Sunday 17th November, in association with its Official Founding Partner, Airbus. The prototype technology will be the first of its kind on display to the public, showcasing the type of electric engines that will be used in the inaugural Air Race E race in the fall of 2...

Welcome the Official FBO for the 2019 Dubai Airshow - Jetex

The Dubai Airshow 2019 is right around the corner. Please welcome the Official FBO - Jetex! It is an honour for Jetex to be given the opportunity to take the lead within such a prominent event held in the UAE, showing the trust and respect they have in the region. This year has been big for Jetex, with two locations being awarded 5 stars from The Global Star Rating System for Services for...

Expanded in-flight connectivity options for Citation business jets

Textron Aviation has received supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for Gogo AVANCE L5 connectivity system upgrade for its Cessna Citation X+, Citation Sovereign+ and Citation Latitude business jets. Aircraft equipped with Gogo AVANCE L5 will experience faster inflight connectivity speeds and an enhanced network to support on-the-go business needs. This STC expands the company’s Appro...

MSB Aerospace precision engineered stowage solutions

New portfolio of precision engineered stowage solutions was showcased by MSB Aerospace during NBAA-BACE 2019. In addition to its well-established range of Hi-Lo pedestal tables and crystal, china and flatware inserts MSB’s new products add convenience and elegance, while reducing clutter and noise for an improved cabin experience. In response to the growing number of personal di...

Safety first - fleet modernization project Jet Aviation deal with GE Aviation

Safety comes first in aviation. There is no doubt and no discussion. Exactly due to this reason Jet Aviation and GE Aviation have signed a deal. Along-term agreement for a comprehensive safety and fleet modernization project including C-FOQATM. The program covers Jet Aviation’s global fleet of some 300 aircraft including the Airbus, Boeing BBJ, Bombardier, Dassault, ...

An expansion of Urban Air Mobility opportunities in New York

We guess so many people are aware of issues with NewYork traffic... Many of them are looking for Urban Air Mobility solutions in order to improve the situation and offer to visitors and eople living in better experience. Here is one announecemnt, capable to make a lot of happy peole:Sheltair and BLADE announced an alliance to expand Urban Air Mobility opportunities for the New...

Turnkey 604XT Aircraft offered by Constant Aviation and Nextant Aerospace

A partnership between Constant Aviation and Nextant Aerospace was announced to offer 604XT upgraded, refurbished and customized aircraft directly to end-buyers. Under the partnership, Nextant Aerospace will acquire a Challenger 604 aircraft on behalf of the end-buyer, carry it through the upgrade/completion process and deliver the aircraft to the end-buyer in accordance with the buyer&rs...

Flight controls for Gulfstream G700 supplied by Thales

Thales will design and manufacture the Flight Control solutions adapted to the G700. This selection by Gulfstream acknowledges the superior performance of Thales- designed Flight Control Computers and continues the relationship between the two companies which goes back to the launch of the G650 in 2008. The state-of-the art Thales-designed Flight Control Computers are at the core of Gulfstr...

Safran’s ENGINeUS™ electric motors will fly on the VoltAero Cassio 1 hybrid-electric testbed aircraft

Safran Electrical & Power’s ENGINeUS™ smart electric motors will begin flying in November 2019 on the testbed for VoltAero’s Cassio hybrid-electric general aviation aircraft. Two ENGINeUS™ 45 motor versions will be installed in forward-facing positions on the wings of VoltAero's Cassio 1 testbed as part of this aircraft's "push-pull" propulsio...

Helicopters disembark in Dubai

The Dubai Airshow will bring together key players from all aspects of the aerospace industry, including the world’s leading helicopter companies. When the show opens on 17 November 2019, trade attendees can expect to see offerings from this year’s platinum event sponsor, the Helicopter Company, alongside Bell, Sikorsky (a Lockheed Martin Company), Leonardo, the Russian Helicopter...

Over 600 installations of Jet ConneX business aviation inflight Wi-Fi

Inmarsat shared an amazing result - Jet ConneX business aviation inflight Wi-Fi solution has now been installed and activated on over 600business jets worldwide! Congralutalions on such achievement! The milestone was celebrated at NBAA-BACE 2019, highlighting the rapid uptake of Jet ConneX services in just under three years of commercial availability. Powered by Inmarsat&rs...

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