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World's top aviation companies at Dubai 'Aerospace Week'

Dubai Airshow organiser F&E Aerospace are bringing together the world's top aviation companies for a week of exhibitions, conferences and workshops. Phil Blizzard talks to Alison Weller, MD, F&E Aerospace about the three key events - Aviation Interiors Middle East, MRO Middle East and the Aerospace & Defence Training...

DUBAI AIRSHOW ATTRACTS RECORD VISITORS

Dubai Airshow closed its doors to another successful aerospace extravaganza, setting a new record in visitor numbers and confirming that the Middle East region is the springboard for a rebounding aerospace industry.

The show ran over five days, from 15 to 19 November, and attracted 52,978 industry professionals from 138 countries,...

DUBAI AIRSHOW SIGNALS AVIATION UPTURN

The eyes of the aviation world focused keenly on Dubai Airshow, the 11th and largest in the biennial series, as it began a five-day run this month at Airport Expo Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, following a year in which the international aerospace industry had fought...

US $40 MILLION DAE CAPITAL WHEEL AND BRAKE DEAL ON DUBAI AIR SHOW FINAL DAY ON-SITE ORDER BOOK TOPS US $14 BILLION

As the curtain began to come down on Dubai Airshow 2009 – the 11th and largest in the biennial series – the disclosed onsite order book from the event, which featured 890 exhibitors from 47 countries, DAE Capital, part of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise placed a US...

Sales Memorandums, Fractional Ownership, Alliances, Expansion Programmes Define Fourth Day of Dubai Airshow 2009

Day Four of Dubai Airshow 2009, the 11th and largest in the biennial series with 890 exhibitors from 47 countries, has been characterised by memorandums for aircraft sales, business deals spanning fractional ownership agreements, new start-up alliances and expansion programmes.

As the declared onsite order book of the event, which...

Dubai Airshow 2009 Onsite Order Book Tops US $10 Billion

The onsite order book at Dubai Airshow 2009 the 11th and largest in the biennial series, has risen to US$ 10.5 billion after the UAE signed aircraft orders with Sweden's Saab and Switzerland's Pilatus while low-cast carrier EasyJet renewed a maintenance co-operation agreement with Switzerland's SR Technics.

The first UAE...

DUBAI AIRSHOW NOW RIVALLING PARIS AND FARNBOROUGH AIRBUS ANNOUNCES SECOND ORDER OF THE SHOW

The Dubai Airshow, which is running at the Airport Expo Dubai in the United Arab Emirates until November 19, is now rivalling its Paris and Farnborough counterparts in terms of global stature, according to exhibitors.

The 2009 event –the 11th and largest in the annual series with 890 exhibitors from 47...

TRAINING AFFILIATIONS WILL EMERGE FROM THE SHOW, SAYS UAE MINISTER FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

The UAE Minister for Higher Education, His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan said a number of training affiliations will emerge from the Dubai Airshow 2009, currently running at the Airport Expo Dubai.

Touring the show Sheikh Nahyan said a highly trained and skilled cadre of technology professionals is essential...

First Day Order at Dubai Airshow Out Of Africa Civil Sale Leads The Way

Airbus and Ethiopian Airlines today (Sunday) announced the first order of this year’s Dubai Airshow, being held at Airport Expo Dubai in the United Arab Emirates until 19 November.

Ethiopian Airlines confirmed an order for 12 Airbus A350 XWBs, a deal worth US$ 3 billion on catalogue prices, which takes sales...

Dubai Airshow Opening Takes On UAE Flavour Mohammed Bin Rashid and Mohammed Bin Zayed Team Up For Joint Inauguration

Dubai Airshow 2009, the 11th and largest in the biennial series, was officially opened today by Their Highnesses Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Makoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander...

DUBAI OPEN TO IDEAS: READY FOR PARTNERSHIPS, SAYS AHMED BIN SAEED

Dubai, UAE. 15 November 2009 - The Dubai Airshow could witness a revival in aerospace industry fortunes and Dubai stands ready to be at the forefront of the upturn, according to Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai Department of Civil Aviation and Chairman of Dubai Airports.

In a welcome...

DUBAI AIRSHOW FLYING DISPLAY TO FEATURE UK'S ROYAL AIR FORCE TYPHOON

Dubai, UAE. 1 November 2009 -Dubai Airshow promises a spectacular military aviation flying display, daily from 15 to 19 November, with the first-ever appearance at the show of the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.

Dubai Airshow, being held at the city's Airport Expo, is the foremost aerospace event in the Middle East and...

DUBAI AIRSHOW TO SHOWCASE MIDDLE EAST REGION AS LEADING THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY

Dubai, UAE. 7 October 2009 - Dubai Airshow opens on 15 November amid strong predictions that the Middle East region will lead the aerospace industry's economic recovery.

Running from 15 to 19 November at the Airport Expo, Dubai Airshow is the foremost aerospace event in the Middle East and the fastest-growing...

F-22 RAPTOR FIGHTER JET TO GET STAR BILLING AT DUBAI AIRSHOW

The F-22 Raptor air dominance fighter jet will be the star attraction at the Dubai Airshow, taking place from 15 to 19 November.

Dubai Airshow, at the city's Airport Expo, is the foremost aerospace event in the Middle East and the fastest growing in the world.

The F-22 Raptor combines the...

NOVEMBER'S DUBAI AIRSHOW IS BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER!

Dubai, UAE. 16 September 2009 - The Dubai Airshow opens its doors on 15 November, promising more exhibition space, plus innovative and technically-advanced aircraft, equipment and systems from the world's leading players in the aerospace industry today.

Running for five days, from 15 to 19 November at Airport Expo, the biennial...

NOVEMBER'S DUBAI AIRSHOW CONFIRMS OVER ONE THIRD OF EXHIBITION DEDICATED TO DEFENCE

The Dubai Airshow opens its doors on 15 November, with over one third of its exhibition space dedicated to defence companies.

Running for five days, from 15 to 19 November at Airport Expo, the biennial airshow is the foremost aerospace event in the Middle East and the fastest growing in the...

DUBAI AIRSHOW 2009 ATTRACTS TOP AEROSPACE NAMES

The Dubai Airshow has attracted top names in the aerospace industry to the new Emirates Hall, its fourth exhibition area, created due to unprecedented demand.

Airbus, with the EADS group, will join hall sponsor Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, along with Lufthansa Technik, TAP Maintenance & Engineering, Air France Industries...

DUBAI AIRSHOW 2009 INCREASES EXHIBITION SPACE TO MEET UNPRECEDENTED DEMAND

Dubai Airshow 2009 is set to break all existing exhibition space records with the addition of a fourth exhibition hall, sponsored and hosted by the Dubai-based international airline, Emirates.

Running from 15 to 19 November 2009 at the Dubai Airport Expo, the biennial airshow is the foremost aerospace event in the...

DUBAI AIRSHOW 2009 ATTRACTS TOP BUSINESS JET SUPPLIERS

Dubai, UAE. 30thth April 2009 - Dubai Airshow 2009 has attracted a record number of business aviation manufacturers and service providers to participate in the 11th running of the event.

Organised by F&E Aerospace, the biennial airshow is the foremost aerospace event in the Middle East and the fastest growing in...

DEFENCE GIANTS LEAD DUBAI AIRSHOW 2009 CHARGE

The international defence industry's leading providers have pledged their support to Dubai Airshow 2009 - the world's third largest aerospace event - as they look to offset tightening global economic conditions via increased opportunities in the Middle East's buoyant defence market.

With Middle East states expected to invest approximately $60billion in...

DUBAI AIRSHOW DONATES EXHIBITION SPACE TO UN'S WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME

Organisers of Dubai Airshow 2009 - the Middle East's foremost aerospace event and the third largest in the world - have re-affirmed their commitment to the United Nation's humanitarian relief World Food Programme (UNWFP) by more than doubling its free-of-charge exhibition space for this year.

Held every two years, Dubai...

DUBAI AIRSHOW 2009 TO REMAIN AT CURRENT VENUE

Organisers of Dubai Airshow - which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2007 - have confirmed that the 2009 edition of the biennial showcase will remain at its current home at Dubai Airport Expo Centre.

The announcement made by F&E Aerospace, on the sidelines of its inaugural Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul...

INAUGURAL AIRCRAFT INTERIORS MIDDLE EAST OFF TO A FLIER, NEXT EDITION TO DOUBLE IN SIZE

The inaugural Aircraft Interiors Middle East 2008 (AIME) - a dedicated aircraft interiors sector event featuring 100 companies from 15 countries – got off to a flying start this week with the show’s organiser, F&E Aerospace, announcing it expects the next AIME edition to double in size.

Additionally, following...

DUBAI AIRSHOW 2007 DOES IT AGAIN - THIS TIME VISITOR RECORDS ARE BROKEN

The 10th in the biennial series - has notched up yet another record - this time for visitor turnout.

Some 45,421 industry-linked visitors from 131 countries attended the five-day show, which ran at Airport Expo Dubai, United Arab Emirates, last week.

"This really was a world-beating event in every way," said...