11-15th Nov. 2007, Airport Expo. United Arab The Show Daily is Published by SAP MEDIA WORLDWIDE LTD. DAY ONE Sunday, 11th NOV. 2007 FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF INTERNATIONAL AEROSPACE Today’s pro- gramme Dubai Airshow Aspires To Be Sunday, 11th November 2007

The Biggest International Event Room A 09.00am Dubai 2007 official opening he 10th edition of the at Royal Pavilion Dubai Airshow, is com- 10.00am Press conference Lockheed Tpletely sold out, and has Martin at Press Conf. Room broken all the international Mezzanine Floor East Hall event’s previous records of 11.00am Press conference DAE Press size, exhibitor and aircraft Conf. Room at Mezzanine numbers and aircraft displayed Floor East Hall as it readies for its final show- 12.00nn Press conference ing at the Airport Expo Dubai. at Press Conf. Room Mez The largest ever Dubai Airshow zanine Floor East Hall is a barometer for huge Middle 01.00pm Press conference Lockheed East Aviation growth, says HH Martin at Press Conf. Room Sheikh Ahmed. The growth is in Mezzanine Floor East Hall tandem with its 2009 move to 02.00pm Press conference BOEING a new, purpose-built facility at at Press Conf. Room Mez Dubai World Central, the huge His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai Civil Aviation zanine Floor East Hall urban aviation community being Authority (DCAA), and Chairman of Dubai Airports at the press conference. 03.00pm Press conference at built in Jebel Ali, 30 kilometres Press Conf. Room Mezzanine north of Dubai city centre. 50 countries – a 40% increase covering more than 35,000 Floor East Hall With 850 exhibitors from on 2005 participation - and square metres, with more than 04.00pm Press conference NAS at

Contd. on page 2 Press Conf. Room Mezzanine Floor East Hall 05.00pm Press conference FICCI at The Arrive In Dubai Press Conf. Room Mezzanine he Red Arrows acrobatic fixed-winged fleet with the Floor East Hall flying display team arrived Adour engines. The UAE Air in arrived in Dubai. During Force operates the Hawks in Room B T the two-seat trainer variant, their visit to the emirate, the 10.30am Press conference ATR at powered by the Adour Mk871 team will demonstrate the per- Press Conf. Room Mezzanine and Mk861. formance of the Adour-powered Floor East Hall Rolls-Royce also provides Hawk trainer aircraft, with daily 11.30am Press conference the powerplant for United displays at the Dubai Airshow. at Press Conf. Room Mez Arab Emirates Air Force and John Boughton, Director, Air Defence’s Lockheed Martin zanine Floor East Hall Sales and Marketing, Rolls-Royce C-130 military transport and 12.30pm Press conference Gulf Defence Aerospace said ahead Aermacchi MB339 aircraft. The Stream at Press Conf. Room of the show, “We are delighted company has a long history of Mezzanine Floor East Hall to be supporting the Red Arrows supporting UAE’s fleet with over 01.30pm Press conference Bombar- for their visit to Dubai and we 100 military engines already in dier (Tentative) at Press are sure that they will prove service with the United Arab Conf. Room Mezzanine Floor to be a star attraction at this Emirates Air Force & Air De- East Hall year’s airshow. We are proud of fence, in addition to its consid- 02.30pm Press conference Cessna our long-term partnership with The erable presence in the country’s at Press Conf. Room Mez the United Arab Emirates and Air Force & Air Defence has , marine and energy believe that there are great op- zanine Floor East Hall been a Rolls-Royce customer, sectors. portunities for this relationship which powers the Air Forces to flourish in the future.” Contd. on page 2

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Show Daily • Dubai 2007 1 Contd. from page 1 Dubai Airshow Aspires To Be The Biggest International Event 140 aircraft on display, Dubai said Virginia Kern, Chairman, daily flying display which will first phase of which is currently Airshow 2007, is now firmly on F&E. “We are also in the happy also see military giants fly under construction. the map of the international position of already receiving including the Russian MIG 29 “We will also increase the aviation arena and has secured requests for space allocation at multi-role fighter aircraft, the chalet line for the 2009 outing, its mantle as the world’s third the 2009 event, which we can block 60 Lockheed Martin F-16, with plans to accommodate largest global aerospace event now accommodate with greater one of the most popular attack more than 130 per show. after Le Bourget in Paris and ease thanks to the investment aircraft in its class, the USAF’s Car parking facilities will also Farnborough in the UK. of the Dubai Government in the legendary fighter and the F- be significantly increased with “The scale of growth in the new, purpose-built site in Jebel 117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter space for more than 4,000 cars show over the past two years Ali.” attack. available, rising to 7,000 for – which amounts to some 40% F&E says the geographic Three international subsequent events. In addition, in booked floor space, reflects appeal of the Dubai Airshow aerobatics team will also the reception building and the massive growth the Middle is now spreading, resulting in feature in the daily flying support facilities will more East’s aviation industry is expe- huge demand from new-to-mar- display. These are Britain’s Red than double with 20,000 square riencing across all segments,” ket exhibitors. Arrows flying the BAE Hawk, metres made available for the said His Highness Sheikh “This year we have some 130 the Patrouille de France in the next show, rising to 35,000 Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, newcomers from 24 countries Dassault/Dornier AlphaJet and square metres going forward. President, Dubai Civil Aviation – which accounts for more than Spain’s Patrulla Aguila, which is Dubai Airshow 2007 is Authority (DCAA), and Chairman 10% of the overall exhibitor pro- making its Arabian Gulf debut in open to industry-linked of Dubai Airports. “Regional file,” explained Alison Weller, the Casa C-101 Aviojet. visitors only with a turnout of carriers are expanding fleets Director - Aerospace, F&E. This The show is also set to have 40,000 aviation professionals and networks, there is huge year’s show also has 11 national its largest-ever delegations anticipated. investment in the region’s avia- pavilions, 91 chalets and 15 programme with top civil Contd. from page 1 tion infrastructure, the aviation outdoor pavilions with first-time and military officials from 77 Sunday, 11th November 2007 service sector is attracting a representation from five coun- countries having been invited to considerable influx in FDI, and tries - the Cayman Islands, the attend in a programme devised the training and development Philippines, Ethiopia, Afghani- by DCAA, Dubai Airports, the 03.30pm Press conference of the industry’s regional talent stan and Luxembourg. UAE Ministry of Defence and the Rosoboronexport Public pool is moving forward at pace. National pavilions at the UAE Airforce. Relations at Press Conf. This year’s event being the larg- show will represent Austria, The new Dubai Airshow site, Room Mezzanine Floor est in the event’s 18 year his- Canada, France, Germany, at Dubai Exhibition World in East Hall tory there is a clear signal that India, Jordan, the Netherlands, Jebel Ali, is again set to lift 04.30pm Press conference EM the global aerospace industry is Sweden, the Ukraine, UK and the benchmark for world-class BRAER at Press Conf. now prioritising activities in this USA. aerospace show facilities. It will Room Mezzanine Floor region.” Dubai Airshow 2007’s cover 425,000 square metres East Hall Fairs & Exhibitions (F&E), expansive aircraft fleet also – double the size of Airport 05.30pm Press conference at which organises the show in encompasses a number of new- Expo Dubai – with 42,000 square Press Conf. Room Mez conjunction with Dubai Civil to-market models ranging from metres of exhibition space zanine Floor East Hall Aviation Authority and Dubai strike fighters to trainers, from earmarked for the 2009 event. Airports and in collaboration VIP business jets to heavy cargo “Expansion will be phased Room C with the UAE Armed Forces, carriers and the latest in the in as the show continues has managed to accommodate very light jet (VLJ) range. to develop with an overall 10.00am Press conference Booked growth despite space restric- This will include regional capacity of 70,000 square at Press Conf. Room Mez tions at Airport Expo Dubai. debuts from the Cirrus SR22 metres possible,” said Khalifa zanine Floor East Hall “We have been creative in G3, the Eclipse 500, the Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman, 11.00am Press conference Booked floor space planning, narrow- Dassault Falcon 7X, the Sino Dubai World Central. at Press Conf. Room Mez ing aisles, increasing outdoor Swearingen SJ30, and the MD “Another USP will be that from zanine Floor East Hall pavilion space and even using 902 helicopter.. 2012, the site will be linked to 12.15pm Press Conference Emir space under stair wells to sat- The superjumbo the Dubai Metro, the emirate- ates at Press Conf. Room isfy unprecedented demand,” will be back for the show’s wide mass transport system, the Mezzanine Floor East Hall 01.00pm Press Conference DCA at Press Conf. Room Mez Jordan Out In Force At Dubai Airshow zanine Floor East Hall 02.00pm Press conference Dubai Royal Jordanian , with in 2009, including the six new strong Jordanian aviation World Central at Press a stipulation that a minimum A320 aircraft added in 2006, as contingent, including The Conf. Room Mezzanine of 51 per cent remains in well as Embraer 195s and 175s. Royal Jordanian Air Force Floor East Hall A Jordanian hands. In parallel to the Royal and Jordan Aircraft Maintenance 03.00pm Press conference Boeing Royal Jordanian has also Jordanian’s expansion and Limited (JORAMCO), will fly at Press Conf. Room Mez committed to a replacement privatisation plan, the the flag for the Kingdom at the programme of its fleet government also announced zanine Floor East Hall Dubai Airshow 2007. December 2006 for four Boeing a US$ 600 million programme 04.00pm Press conference Booked The Jordanian Government 787s, which will join the fleet to upgrade and expand the at Press Conf. Room Mez is embarking on a dedicated in 2010. The order is part of a Kingdom’s principle gateway, zanine Floor East Hall privatisation programme three-year modernisation and the Queen Alia International 05.00pm Press conference Booked within its aviation sector which expansion campaign through Airport. at Press Conf. Room Mez includes the sale of a 74 per which it will bring its fleet from zanine Floor Reception cent stake in its flagship carrier, 21 aircraft in 2006 to 35 units Building

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Proffitt, CEO, DLC, “But with mercial City, which will feature JXB’s AED One Billion Runway Complete the cargo terminals ready by hundreds of office tower blocks, mid-2008 many DLC tenants and Golf City which will have new airport’s heliport and ex- whose warehousing and logistics over 5,000 villas and two 18- ecutive jet facilities during this facilities are ready by then can hole golf courses. month’s Dubai Air Show. Updating on the current City Area (sq km) status of the various airport dubai Logistics City 21.5 structures Khalifa Al Zaffin said dWC Commercial City 14.5 that Arabtec/Max Bogl JV are currently building the AED 278 dWC Aviation City 4.7 million cargo terminal which dWC Residential City 8.6 currently 50 per cent com- dWC Golf City 15.8 plete and the AED 143 million Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower airport 68.0 and navigational aids building, exhibition City 4.1 which is 25 per cent ready. At 92 metres, the Middle East’s tallest cifically for JXB’s infrastructure with all transportation modes, begin to use the airport as cargo “Dubai World Central will freestanding ATC tower is 70 per and the rest spread over DWC’s logistics and value-added ser- flights commence towards the not only cater to the region’s cent ready and it will be due for real estate and logistics compo- vices, such as product manufac- end of next year.” economic growth but will be a completion by February 2008. nents,” said Abdulla Al Falasi, turing and assembly in a single- The tenders for other DWC strong catalyst for our next level “Our Phase One of the major DWC’s Marketing and Corporate bonded free zone environment real estate components are of development as a truly global airport infrastructure projects Communications Director. “The made up of the airport city com- also expected to commence commercial, trade and logistics ubai World Central Inter- forward by His Highness Sheikh explained Khalifa Al Zaffin, Ex- are on schedule for comple- biggest non-JXB tender awarded ponents - DLC, JXB and Aviation soon with Staff Village ac- hub,” said Sheikh Ahmed. national Airport (JXB), set Mohammed bin Rashid Al Mak- ecutive Chairman, Dubai World tion between February to June so far has been the Dubai Logis- City, and the adjacent Jebel Ali commodation, IT offices, and “With Dubai World Central Dto be the world’s largest, toum, Vice President and Prime Central. “The two huge mega 2008,” stated Al Zaffin. “Our tics City (DLC) Headquarters and Port and Free Zone, through a infrastructure for developers to we have strengthened the at Jebel Ali in Dubai, United Minister of the UAE and Ruler terminals and the six concourses contractors and suppliers share Office Park buildings worth AED customs-bonded road corridor. commence construction. The emirate’s plans for aviation Arab Emirates, has completed in of Dubai, who decreed that we designed to handle in excess of our vision to being the largest 1.5 billion.” “The DLC Office Park is real estate components include: advancement which plays a key record time, the construction of should make history, not wait 120 million passengers annu- airport in the world and the Dubai World Central creates nearly 20 per cent complete Residential City, which will offer economic development role its A-380 enabled 4.5 kilometre for it. When JXB is fully opera- ally is currently in the design best airport project executed the world’s first truly integrated and will be ready for tenant use a combination of freehold and as we head towards a post-oil CAT III runway in the projected tional by 2015 we will be geared stage by a team of international globally, so we are ensuring the multi-modal logistics platform in March 2009,” said Michael leased quality homes; Com- scenario.” 600 days. for any transportation challenge architects and technical consul- efficient completion of each Built by the UAE’s Al Naboo- of this century. tants,” he added. individual contract.” dah Contracting for AED one JXB’s AED 100 million first “Taking such huge passenger Other JXB projects include billion, the runway is the first passenger terminal, being built flows, baggage handling, car the construction of the AED 908 tender to be fully executed by Arabtec/Max Bogl JV, a UAE- parks, check in counters, se- million aprons and associated within Dubai World Central, the German joint venture, cater- curity checks, facility manage- taxiiways contract, which is mammoth 140 square kilome- ing to low-cost, regional and ment, amenities, flight paths, over 75 per cent complete, the tre urban aviation community, charter airlines is 40 per cent ground handling, taxiing flows, AED 108 million Fuel Farms ten- which is centred around JXB. complete with the finishes and roads and infrastructure and dered to another UAE-German The runway, designated MEP tender due to be awarded air traffic control into consider- joint venture, Thermo/Amak JV; 12/30 because of its geographic before the year end. ation, has been our first priority and the navigational aids pack- location, will now undergo a “The first terminal will cater in planning the airport and by age, worth AED 120 million and period of strenuous tests and to nearly seven million pas- mid-2008 we will announce the shared by UK’s Park Air Systems trials over the next six to eight sengers annually, which will final design of the mega airport and Thales of France, experts in months to fulfil its CAT III-C serve to take considerable load terminals,” said Khalifa Al Zaf- air traffic control and defence requirements - a precision off Dubai International Airport fin. solutions. instrument approach and land- (DXB) in terms of flights over Dubai World Central will Two key contracts worth ing capability with zero metre the next three to four years,” make announcements about the AED 161 million for emergency visibility for aircraft. services were awarded recently “Dubai World Central is en- to Convergent Value Engineer- abling us to take the future into ing LLC, an Abu Dhabi-based our own hands,” said His High- metallic installation contracting ness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al company, for a total of four fire Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai Avia- stations and five police facilities tion Corporation – Dubai World buildings. These services will be Central. exclusively for the use by JXB. “The completion of the first Currently, there are 18 on- runway, capable of handling any site construction projects with new-generation aircraft, signals over 9,000 workers and staff the advent of a new era in members that are helping the Dubai’s aviation and transporta- mammoth city rise from the tion history – a fulfilment of the desert. That number is expected vision of the late ruler of Dubai, to increase substantially over Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al the next three years as at least Maktoum, who set aside land for 40 tenders are awarded in com- an additional airport in Dubai ing months. nearly 30 years ago.” “Of the 30 tenders already That vision has been taken awarded, 20 have been spe-

4 Show Daily • Dubai Air Show 2007 Show Daily • Dubai Air Show 2007 5 Proffitt, CEO, DLC, “But with mercial City, which will feature JXB’s AED One Billion Runway Complete the cargo terminals ready by hundreds of office tower blocks, mid-2008 many DLC tenants and Golf City which will have new airport’s heliport and ex- whose warehousing and logistics over 5,000 villas and two 18- ecutive jet facilities during this facilities are ready by then can hole golf courses. month’s Dubai Air Show. Updating on the current City Area (sq km) status of the various airport dubai Logistics City 21.5 structures Khalifa Al Zaffin said dWC Commercial City 14.5 that Arabtec/Max Bogl JV are currently building the AED 278 dWC Aviation City 4.7 million cargo terminal which dWC Residential City 8.6 currently 50 per cent com- dWC Golf City 15.8 plete and the AED 143 million Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower airport 68.0 and navigational aids building, exhibition City 4.1 which is 25 per cent ready. At 92 metres, the Middle East’s tallest cifically for JXB’s infrastructure with all transportation modes, begin to use the airport as cargo “Dubai World Central will freestanding ATC tower is 70 per and the rest spread over DWC’s logistics and value-added ser- flights commence towards the not only cater to the region’s cent ready and it will be due for real estate and logistics compo- vices, such as product manufac- end of next year.” economic growth but will be a completion by February 2008. nents,” said Abdulla Al Falasi, turing and assembly in a single- The tenders for other DWC strong catalyst for our next level “Our Phase One of the major DWC’s Marketing and Corporate bonded free zone environment real estate components are of development as a truly global airport infrastructure projects Communications Director. “The made up of the airport city com- also expected to commence commercial, trade and logistics ubai World Central Inter- forward by His Highness Sheikh explained Khalifa Al Zaffin, Ex- are on schedule for comple- biggest non-JXB tender awarded ponents - DLC, JXB and Aviation soon with Staff Village ac- hub,” said Sheikh Ahmed. national Airport (JXB), set Mohammed bin Rashid Al Mak- ecutive Chairman, Dubai World tion between February to June so far has been the Dubai Logis- City, and the adjacent Jebel Ali commodation, IT offices, and “With Dubai World Central Dto be the world’s largest, toum, Vice President and Prime Central. “The two huge mega 2008,” stated Al Zaffin. “Our tics City (DLC) Headquarters and Port and Free Zone, through a infrastructure for developers to we have strengthened the at Jebel Ali in Dubai, United Minister of the UAE and Ruler terminals and the six concourses contractors and suppliers share Office Park buildings worth AED customs-bonded road corridor. commence construction. The emirate’s plans for aviation Arab Emirates, has completed in of Dubai, who decreed that we designed to handle in excess of our vision to being the largest 1.5 billion.” “The DLC Office Park is real estate components include: advancement which plays a key record time, the construction of should make history, not wait 120 million passengers annu- airport in the world and the Dubai World Central creates nearly 20 per cent complete Residential City, which will offer economic development role its A-380 enabled 4.5 kilometre for it. When JXB is fully opera- ally is currently in the design best airport project executed the world’s first truly integrated and will be ready for tenant use a combination of freehold and as we head towards a post-oil CAT III runway in the projected tional by 2015 we will be geared stage by a team of international globally, so we are ensuring the multi-modal logistics platform in March 2009,” said Michael leased quality homes; Com- scenario.” 600 days. for any transportation challenge architects and technical consul- efficient completion of each Built by the UAE’s Al Naboo- of this century. tants,” he added. individual contract.” dah Contracting for AED one JXB’s AED 100 million first “Taking such huge passenger Other JXB projects include billion, the runway is the first passenger terminal, being built flows, baggage handling, car the construction of the AED 908 tender to be fully executed by Arabtec/Max Bogl JV, a UAE- parks, check in counters, se- million aprons and associated within Dubai World Central, the German joint venture, cater- curity checks, facility manage- taxiiways contract, which is mammoth 140 square kilome- ing to low-cost, regional and ment, amenities, flight paths, over 75 per cent complete, the tre urban aviation community, charter airlines is 40 per cent ground handling, taxiing flows, AED 108 million Fuel Farms ten- which is centred around JXB. complete with the finishes and roads and infrastructure and dered to another UAE-German The runway, designated MEP tender due to be awarded air traffic control into consider- joint venture, Thermo/Amak JV; 12/30 because of its geographic before the year end. ation, has been our first priority and the navigational aids pack- location, will now undergo a “The first terminal will cater in planning the airport and by age, worth AED 120 million and period of strenuous tests and to nearly seven million pas- mid-2008 we will announce the shared by UK’s Park Air Systems trials over the next six to eight sengers annually, which will final design of the mega airport and Thales of France, experts in months to fulfil its CAT III-C serve to take considerable load terminals,” said Khalifa Al Zaf- air traffic control and defence requirements - a precision off Dubai International Airport fin. solutions. instrument approach and land- (DXB) in terms of flights over Dubai World Central will Two key contracts worth ing capability with zero metre the next three to four years,” make announcements about the AED 161 million for emergency visibility for aircraft. services were awarded recently “Dubai World Central is en- to Convergent Value Engineer- abling us to take the future into ing LLC, an Abu Dhabi-based our own hands,” said His High- metallic installation contracting ness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al company, for a total of four fire Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai Avia- stations and five police facilities tion Corporation – Dubai World buildings. These services will be Central. exclusively for the use by JXB. “The completion of the first Currently, there are 18 on- runway, capable of handling any site construction projects with new-generation aircraft, signals over 9,000 workers and staff the advent of a new era in members that are helping the Dubai’s aviation and transporta- mammoth city rise from the tion history – a fulfilment of the desert. That number is expected vision of the late ruler of Dubai, to increase substantially over Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al the next three years as at least Maktoum, who set aside land for 40 tenders are awarded in com- an additional airport in Dubai ing months. nearly 30 years ago.” “Of the 30 tenders already That vision has been taken awarded, 20 have been spe-

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Dubai Air Show to display over 140 Aircraft Red Arrows flying ver 140 aircraft from the BAE Systems’ across the globe will be training Hawk, Oon display at the 10th the Patrouille de edition of the Dubai Airshow, France in the Das- which begins today at the sault/ Dornier Al- Airport Expo Dubai, including a phaJet, and Spain’s host of new-to-market models Patrulla Aguila, ranging from strike fighters to which is making its trainers, from VIP business jets Arabian Gulf debut to heavy cargo carriers. in the Casa C-101 This year’s static display will Aviojet. boast its largest ever aircraft “The aircraft showing including regional fleet we will have debuts from, the Cirrus SR22 on display is unpar- G3 – the world’s fastest-sell- alleled regionally ing, single-engined four-seater or internationally aircraft; the Eclipse 500, the and is testament to UAE Air Forces F-16 Block 60 forerunner in the Very Light Jet both the reputation (VLJ) market and the quiet- of the Dubai Air- stander safety, reduces pilot Grob Aerospace, one of the est jet in history; the Dassault show and the importance of the workload and lowers external world’s largest and most ex- Falcon 7X, which is the original Middle East to the global avia- noise levels, the MD is a sought perienced composite aircraft ‘fly-by-wire’ long range busi- tion market. It includes some after model for EMS services manufacturers; Germany’s ness jet claiming to be the of the world’s most advanced, throughout the region, espe- Henkel Aerospace, which makes “first aircraft to be designed state-of-the-art aircraft, many cially as it is well equipped to aerospace structural adhesives; entirely on a virtual platform”, of which are touching down deal with the Middle East’s high Russia’s International Asso- and the Sino Swearingen SJ30, here for the very first time,” temperatures. ciation of Space Activities and the world’s fastest longest said Alison Weller, Director- And joining military heavy- Sweden’s Volvo Aero, which range light jet. Aerospace, Fairs & Exhibitions weights MiG and the F-16, is makes hi-tech components for The Russian MiG 29 multi- – which organises the show. the USAF’s legendary fighter, aircraft rocket engines. role fighter aircraft and the “The wide diversity of the F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, block 60 Lockheed Martin F-16, aircraft shows the depth and Fighter attack, the world’s first the global aerospace manufac- one of the most popular attack breadth of our exhibitor port- operational stealth aircraft, as turing and services corporation aircraft in its class, will also folio and we know visitors to well as Abu Dhabi-based Adcom headquartered in the emirate, take to the skies during the the Dubai Airshow will be in Military Industries, which is is to also make its debut for show’s daily flying display as for a major treat as they will displaying its Unmanned Aerial 2007 as the event’s first-ever well the Airbus A380, adorned see first hand the very best the Vehicle (UAV) Yabhon range host-sponsor. The move is a in the company’s livery as it industry has to offer.” including the new jet-powered, clear indication of Dubai’s makes its return to the UAE. Helicopters also feature high-speed diving target drone, growing importance on the And to celebrate the Dubai heavily in the 2007 showing designated the ‘Yabhon HMD’. global aerospace stage and the Airshow’s 10th Anniversary, with the MD 902 Helicopter The 2007 showing of the Dubai Airshow’s role of attract- which expects up to 40,000 visi- making its regional exhibition Dubai Airshow will boast up ing world-class companies. tors, this year’s flying display debut. Boasting state-of-the- to 900 exhibitors from 50 The five day show which will feature performances by art patented “NOTAR” (No countries and cover a massive will end on November 15, will three of the world’s top aero- Tail Rotor) technology, which 35,000 square metres of hall feature 11 country pavilions batics display team – Britain’s increases passenger and by- space with a further 90 chalet and first-time representa- units. tion from the Cayman Islands, A key element of this which will see its government year’s show is the high registry take part; Afghanistan, propensity of new-to- represented by Safi Airways; market exhibitors – 130 Luxembourg by maintenance to date from 24 coun- service provider CAE Aviation, tries – accounting for the Philippines with Beechcraft one tenth of the show’s spares stockist Aerospace Prod- entire exhibitor profile. ucts International and Ethiopia Amongst those lining which will be represented by its up for the Dubai Airshow national carrier. for the first time are: This year’s Dubai Airshow the UAE’s own Mubadala will be the last at Airport Expo Aerospace Division and Dubai, with future growth being Falcon Aviation, which accommodated by a move in supplies point-to-point 2009 to a purpose-built site at air services with its he- Dubai Exhibition World, which licopter and jet fleet; a is being built at Dubai World string of exhibitors from Central, the huge urban avia- the USA including Cirrus, tion complex currently under- which designs, manu- way at Jebel Ali, 30 kilometres factures and markets outside Dubai city. Airbus A380 in Emirates colours general aviation compos- ite aircraft; Switzerland’s

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ABU DHABI International Airport Redevelopment: Catering For Half A Century Of Growth

being made in infrastructure, up to 20 million passengers per runway, a new traffic control new industries, tourism, edu- annum, nearly triple the current complex, a free trade zone cational facilities, sports, and capacity of 7 million passengers. and a host of other economic cultural projects, which are put- Eventually the programme development projects. ting Abu Dhabi on the world map will allow the Airport to grow The master plan is based as one of the leading business, beyond 40 million passengers upon phased implementation cultural, events, and sports and 2.5 million tonnes of cargo of the airport facilities. This centre. per annum. incremental approach addresses In response to the strong An essential element of the both short and long-term traffic growth over the last programme, which is being led requirements, and supports decade, ADIA has increased the Abu Dhabi Airports Company the growth of the home-base its capacity to seven million (ADAC), will cater to the needs airliner, Etihad. passengers in September 2005, of , whose On the land side, a lot following the renovation of its fast-track expansion has acted of attention will be given to Terminal 1 and the creation of a as a further stimulant to the eliminating congestion and second terminal. As the growth Airport’s growth since the flag ensuring a pleasant experience HE Khalifa Al Mazrouei, continues to gain pace even fur- carrier was launched in 2003. for the passenger. World-class Chairman and Managing Director of ther, a host of new projects are Currently operating 29 wide- technologies and systems will Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) in the pipeline, which include bodied aircraft, by 2010 Etihad be applied to make sure the the construction of two new Airways plans to have 50 aircraft Airport provides a superb bu Dhabi is investing close passenger terminals, a second flying to nearly 70 destinations customer experience. At the to USD 7 billion to build runway, an air traffic control from its base at ADIA. same time, due emphasis is Athe world-class airport complex, a cargo terminal, The two additional terminals given to ensuring that the facilities that will cater to the and a free trade zone. These will come successively on line current great advantages of Abu growth of the Emirate for the will provide the infrastructural by 2008 and 2010, with Terminal Dhabi Airport- particularly the next 40-50 years. support needed for Abu Dhabi’s 3 ready in mid 2008, enabling quick and efficient passage of Abu Dhabi International drive to become a major busi- Etihad’s growth until the passengers through the Airport Airport (ADIA) is the focus of ness and tourist hub. Midfield Terminal, the centre – are retained and further a large-scale development to Addressing both short piece of the redevelopment enhanced. An essential element ensure it can facilitate the ma- and long term needs, the programme, which will come of the expansion programme jor development of the capital programme will, by the end of on stream by the end of 2010. will support both the growth of Emirate. Huge investments are 2010, deliver passenger capacity The plan also includes a second Etihad network and new foreign airlines, which will trigger both passenger and cargo traffic. A spur of these developments have being undertaken keeping in mind immense traffic growth and the popularity of the airport. For instance, during the first half of 2007 (January to June), the total passenger traffic reached the milestone of 3.071 million, an increase of 27 per cent over the 2.414 million passengers in the same period in 2006. In the same period aircraft movements increased 7 per cent to 39,300. In the month of August 2007, the Airport handled a total of 707,671 passengers, a 32 per cent rise over the 536,201 passengers seen in August 2006. The number of aircraft movements increased by 10 per cent during the same period, rising from 6,156 in August 2006 to 6,785. While cargo volumes also registered an increase to 27,015 tons in August 2007 from 23,601 tons last year, a growth of 14.5 per cent.

An aerial view of the Midfield Terminal Complex, which will boost the Airport’s capacity to 20 million passengers by 2011.

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Rolls-Royce achieves milestones in the Middle East member of the the Trent 500 is the sole engine. Legacy. family, the Trent The other airlines that are On the military side the XWB, is currently using the Trent engines in the company will be displaying the only engine Middle East region include Qa- the latest variant of the Adour available for the tar Airways, Etihad and Gulf Air, engine, the Mk951and the A350 XWB. which use the Trent engine to RTM322 turboshaft engine, In 2006, the power their , A340 which powers the NH-90. Middle East saw and Boeing 777s. This year has The engine manufacturer has a 13.1 per cent marked unprecedented growth a strong history in this division increase in pas- for Rolls Royce with the com- with Royal Saudi Air Force Boeing 787-Dreamlines with Rolls Royce Trend Engine senger traffic, pany being awarded their larg- operating their Tornado, Hawk more than 5 per est-ever single order worth US$ and C-130 aircraft powered by cent higher than 5.6 billion for the Trent XWB Rolls-Royce and its partners. olls-Royce is demonstrat- the global average, and IATA engines with a long-term To- The Egyptian Air Force also ing its continued contribu- continues to see the Middle East talCare agreement from Qatar operates 15 of its Commando Rtion and success in the generating the strongest growth Airways at the . helicopters powered by the Middle East region by showcas- in demand for international In addition, Etihad will be Gnome and C-130s powered by ing its civil as well as defence travel. Rolls-Royce aims to the first operator in the region the T56. aerospace portfolios at the help airlines meet this demand for the Trent 900-powered A number of Rolls-Royce Dubai Airshow. with its diverse product and A380. Long-term Rolls-Royce powered military aircraft will The Trent aero engine fam- services portfolio through con- customer Saudi Arabian Airlines be on display at the show. ily, which has been immensely tinued investment in technology has also played its part in the These include two military successful for the company, and capability. region’s aviation growth. transport aircraft, the Alenia since its selection will be Emirates, which was the The corporate jets that C-27J powered by the AE2100, displayed on the engine manu- first airline to select the Trent will be on display at the show which has been recently been facturers stand. Rolls-Royce will engine back in 1991 has now will include the Cessna Cita- selected for Joint Cargo Aircraft be highlighting the technology added two more members of tion X, which is powered by (JCA) programme for the US of the Trent 1000, which is the the Trent engine family to its the AE2100, the Tay and BR710 Army and US Air Force. The launch engine for the Boeing fleet. The premier airline now powered Gulfstream G450 Lockheed Martin C-130, also on 787 Dreamliner, and Trent 900, operates 29 Airbus A330s pow- and G550, the BR710-powered display, is powered by the T56 which has now entered service ered by the Trent 700 and ten Bombardier Global Express and engine. on the Airbus A380. The latest A340-500s and 600s, for which the AE3007-powered Embraer Asia’s No. 1 AEROSPACE MAGAZINE

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Abu Dhabi’s Prestige Jet debuts at Dubai Air Show restige Jet, the new, fast- launched last summer and as a longer seen as a luxury, but a trip is well planned. growing, private aviation result we are actively seeking to necessity, and its flexibility and ‘Prestige Jet currently uses Pcompany operating out of increase the size of our fleet and privacy has resulted in remark- GIII, Challenger 604, and Chal- Abu Dhabi International Airport, the services we offer. able double-digit market growth lenger 601 aircraft to serve key is making its Dubai Air Show Al Ghaith said the growth in demand in the Middle East markets of the Gulf, Europe debut at the 2007 event. in private air charter travel region over the past few years. and the Far East. As we oper- The airline will be showcas- across the Middle East is being Another key reason for this ate a fleet of diversified, new ing its full range of services fuelled by a new global business boom in the industry is attribut- generation aircraft, this affords from private charters to aircraft environment, where more and ed to the growth of major inter- us greater flexibility to use both management services. Chairman, more people, from businessmen national events in the area, and commercial and private airfields HE Ghaith Ben Hamil Al Ghaith to government leaders across the rise of Abu Dhabi and other as starting points which can save says that several significant an- the Middle East are demanding Arab Countries as hubs of busi- passengers an enormous amount nouncements concerning strate- faster and more reliable modes ness and foreign investments. of time.” gic partnerships and aircraft will of transport. “One cannot deny that com- “We are looking forward also be made during the week. “They are increasingly aware petition is also increasing the to Dubai Airshow 2007 and are “The Dubai Air Show comes at of the benefits in efficiency availability ad competitiveness confident that the show will do an important time in our growth and productivity that private of this form of travel,” he adds. much to raise our profile in the programme,” he said. jet travel can bring,” he said. “Contrary to popular belief the marketplace,” Al Ghaith con- Business has exceeded all “In fact, private jet travel and fee for chartering a business jet cludes. our expectations since we were executive charter flights are no can be very cost effective if a Emirates SkyCargo Bags Best Air Cargo Carrier Award mirates SkyCargo bagged is always an honour to be rec- the Best Air Cargo Carrier ognized by your industry peers Etrophy for the second year and this award will occupy running at the glittering Second pride of place in my 31-year Annual Middle East Logistics career in aviation. I would Awards (MELA 2007) recently. like to thank the organisers Emirates SkyCargo’s leadership and the industry for confer- came for equal praise when ring this honour on me. Emir- Ram Menen, Emirates’ Division- ates SkyCargo’s success has its foundation in the vision etched al Senior Vice President Cargo, by our Chairman and Chief was adjudged Personality of Executive, His Highness Sheikh the Year (Air Cargo Industry). Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum. Held at the The Joharah I dedicate this award to the Ballroom in Madinat Jumeirah, Emirates SkyCargo team for MELA 2007 attracted around their commitment and 800 of the who’s who of the unstinting support over the logistics industry from 12 coun- years that have propelled the tries across the Middle East and Ram Menen, Emirates’ Divisional Senior Vice President Cargo receives the award division to new heights in the Europe. industry.” Accepting the Best Air both editions of MELA, in 2006 and the opening of the Cargo Last month, Emirates Sky- Cargo Carrier award on behalf and 2007. We are absolutely Mega Terminal and continuous Cargo was feted by the Spanish of Emirates SkyCargo, Jassim delighted, and would like to enhancements to our services and Latin American airline in- Saif, Emirates, Vice President thank the organisers and our will ensure that our customer dustry with the coveted Premio Cargo, UAE said, “This award logistics and industry partners relationship bonds are further Flyer Award 2007 at the 3rd is truly significant as we have for their overwhelming vote of strengthened.” Aviation Night held at the Palau now bagged the top prize at support. Additions to our fleet Ram Menen mentioned, “It Nacional in Barcelona.

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UK Aviation Consultancy IBA Group Now In Dubai BA Group, the Crawley, UK- ing into the region. Financial establish a base in Dubai and stand in the UK Pavilion (Stand based independently-owned institutions, banks and leasing provide a constant presence in No W332F). Iaviation consultancy, has companies are looking for inde- the region.” Phil Seymour and IBA is doing considerably opened an office in Dubai in pendent and technical advice IBA Group Sales Director Terry more work in corporate aviation response to growing demand for to help their clients realise Fox will be attending the Dubai with a number of new projects its expertise from the region. their plans and this is where IBA Show this week. close to fruition and the IBA Group has already advised Group fits in,” said IBA Manag- IBA’s office is at the city handling of a sizeable amount ing Director Phil Seymour. IBA heart of Dubai at Emirates of UK CAA E3 certification work, and is working with many is getting approaches on two Tower on the Sheikh Zayed involving overseas registered banks, several start up airlines, levels - from the international Road. It has committed to this private jets coming onto the existing operators, MRO’s and in financing fraternity it has sup- venture in conjunction with the UK register. It recently advised particular new investors in the ported and advised for nearly Farnborough Aerospace Consor- Merrill Lynch Global Structured region. 20 years - and directly from tium (FAC). Further consolidat- Finance & Investment, acting as “The Middle East is a boom- Middle Eastern entrepreneurs ing its link with FAC, IBA will be asset manager on a corporate ing market – with more and fronting new aviation ventures. exhibiting for the first time at aircraft secured financing more new start airlines and “It made commercial sense to the Dubai Airshow on the FAC facility. private jet companies com-

Lufthansa’s European Fleet Gets New Look

oon, will take appear larger, which also as well as of the -600 emission aircraft that delivery of the first of 60 adds to the feeling of space. aircraft ordered by Lufthansa, will enable Lufthansa new The overhead bins have been which are due for delivery. The to continue to achieve S individual passenger control environmentally sound, climate- aircraft. The new jets will bring enlarged to provide more units with an air vent, reading friendly growth. Lufthansa has considerable improvements in stowage space for passengers. light and flight attendant ordered 170 aircraft with a list terms of customer comfort. Moreover, improved insulation call button have also been price of more than 14 billion Usable cabin width, for in the outer cladding will remodelled in keeping with euros as part of its policy of example, has been increased, reduce noise levels in the cabin, the new design of the future fleet modernisation and which will especially benefit thereby further enhancing the Lufthansa flagship. The cabin planned capacity growth. passengers in window seats, travel experience. wall and ceiling panels have The Lufthansa Group fleet giving them more room at The modern, light cabin likewise been redesigned. currently comprises 500 shoulder height. New window design also gives a foretaste of The Airbus on order is highly aircraft. surrounds make the windows the future interior of the A380 fuel efficient, low-noise, low- National Development To Meet Gulf Pilot Demand ore than 8,000 commer- med Humaidan Al Zaabi, Gener- Al Zaabi. “We offer the oppor- market,” added Al Zaabi. Indus- cial pilots will be needed al Manager, Horizon – which is a tunity for students wishing to try training ranks high on the Mover the next 20 years wholly owned subsidiary of Abu undertake cost effective pilot Middle East’s aviation agenda as to satisfy demand from expand- Dhabi government’s Mubadala training courses that do not the region develops its own in- ing Middle East carriers, holding Development Company. want to base themselves in the digenous aerospace sector which up huge career opportunities “Aerospace experts are pre- traditional European and North has led Dubai Airshow organis- for Gulf nationals, according to dicting the world’s aviation fleet American training markets. With ers, Fairs & Exhibitions (F&E) to one of the UAE’s leading flight will double to more than 35,000 much of the new demand for expand, by 50%, the specialised academies. aircraft by 2025, with three out pilots originating in the Middle training and simulation pavilion Horizon International Flight of every five wide body aircraft East, it makes sense to train which successfully debuted at Academy (Horizon), which is delivered over the next 10 years them here.” the 2005 show. based in Al Ain, the second-larg- going to the Middle East and Horizon, in conjunction “Demand is such that the pa- est city in Abu Dhabi emirate, Asia. The career potential for with the UAE’s national carrier, vilion is now sold out with major says massive fleet development locals is huge.” Etihad, has also launched a joint names, including international among the region’s commercial Horizon, which has over 90 initiative to train the next gen- training and simulation provider carriers, including Emirates, per cent UAE national enrol- eration of local pilots. Targeting CAE and the diversified Emirates Etihad and , is ment, is now planning a major UAE nationals, between the ages Link Group (Elite), which rep- spurring demand. recruitment drive at the 2007 of 18-30, students are groomed resents Stockholm’s SAS Flight “The only thing that can be Dubai Airshow, which will be to become a First Officer for the Academy, Aviation Australia, done to meet the shortfall is to held from the 11-15th November airline, with extensive ground Careflight and PHS Professional train more people for careers at Airport Expo Dubai, to in- school and flying training with Helicopter Services,” explained as pilots. The pilot profession crease programme uptake rates single and multi engine aircraft. Alison Weller, F&E’s Director, is appealing more to Emirati and meet increasing demand. “The aim is to have regular Aerospace Division. The training youth including women who “The Academy is noted for intake of Etihad students joining & simulation pavilion is being have begun to show an interest. its rapid expansion and we will Horizon to develop a cycle to presented in co-operation with Horizon is at the forefront of continue to keep up with the feed the airline. We hope that ETS News, the global magazine meeting this demand by offering pace. Our expansion plans for this will go someway to encour- and website for aviation training internationally recognised flight the coming five years will see aging the development of UAE industry. instruction locally,” said Moham- our capacity doubled,” added national pilots and better meet

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GE Invests And Delivers In Jet Power For The Middle East

engines are in service with air- commercial aircraft engines GP7200 engine, which is built lines and armed forces in the re- with its CFM56 engines. The upon the heritage of the highly gion with more than 600 engines engines power Boeing 737 and successful GE90 and PW4000 on order. Airbus A320 and A340 aircraft families. Certification testing on and have achieved an impres- the GP7200 engine is complete, Highlights on GE and CFM56 en- sive service record with more and Emirates Airlines will be the gines flown in the Middle East: than 17,000 engines in services first airline to put the GP7200 around the world. In fact, every engine into service. Emirates CF6: GE>s CF6 engine family is two seconds, a CFM56-powered Airlines is the largest customer the cornerstone of widebody, aircraft takes flight somewhere for the Airbus A380 and the high bypass ratio turbofan en- in the world. Emirates Airlines Engine Alliance and will oper- gine for GE and has been among operates eight CFM56-powered ate 55 aircraft and a total of the most utilized and reliable A340-300 aircraft and was the 220 GP7200 engines. To manage jet engines powering more than first airline to order the CFM56- the new engine fleet, Emirates Al-lamadani Muhammad 10 models of wide-body aircraft. 5C/P upgrade. Jazeera Airways is opening a jet engine testing The engine has established purchased 35 CFM56-5B-pow- facility, designed and financed nvesting and delivering is an unparalleled operational ered Airbus A320 aircraft. Air in cooperation with GE. The part of GE’s heritage and record for reliability with more Arabia operates nine Airbus indoor test cell facility is one Inothing demonstrates this than 300 million flight-hours A320 aircraft, powered by the of the world’s largest and most more than the continuous in- with more than 250 customers CFM56-5B engines. Earlier this sophisticated, capable of testing vestment in advanced technolo- worldwide. Starting in 1971 with year, ALAFCO (Aviation Lease aircraft engines up to 150,000 gies for its Aviation business. the 40,000 lbs. thrust CF6-6, the and Finance Company (KSCC)) pounds of thrust. From the best selling wide- engine’s newest model, the CF6- announced it would purchase six body engine—the CF6—to GE’s 80E1, is capable of producing firm, six option CFM56-7B-pow- GEnx: The GEnx engine, which most fuel-efficient and lowest 72,000 lbs. of thrust. The CF6 ered Boeing Next-Generation will power the Boeing 787 emissions jet engines ever—the programme continues to evolve 737 aircraft. The engine order Dreamliner and 747-8 Interconti- GEnx, GE has made its mark in with the infusion of new tech- is valued at approximately $100 nental aircraft, combines proven the aviation industry with tech- nology and materials to ensure million at list price, including technologies with breakthrough nologically advanced, reliable the engine continues to deliver spare engines. innovations. Based on the archi- products that delivery value to strong value to tecture of the GE90, the GEnx its customers. custom- GE90: The world’s largest and will succeed GE’s CF6 engine, “Research and development ers most powerful engine, the the best-selling engine for wide- is a core concept at GE,” said GE90 couples proven tech- body aircraft. Compared to the Muhammad Al-Lamadani, GE Avi- nology and reliability CF6, the GEnx will offer 15 per ation sales pole general manag- features of commercial cent improved fuel efficiency, er for the Middle East, Eastern and military engine lower noise levels, and reduced Europe and the Commonwealth programmes with exhaust (Nox) emissions. The of Independent States (former technology advance- GEnx is the world’s only jet Soviet Union). “We have invest- ments, such as a high- engine with both a front fan ed more than $1 billion (USD) pressure-ratio compressor and case and fan blades made of in research and development of for composite fan blade technol- composites for greater durabil- advanced technologies that al- GE90-115B engine years ogy. Powering Boeing’s 777 ity and weight reduction. The low our engines to be more fuel to come. The aircraft, the GE90 engine family GEnx engine recently completed efficient, quieter, and produce CF6 engine is the most preva- has grown to include several flight-testing and is wrapping up fewer emissions. lent widebody engine across derivatives and has set a world’s its certification testing. ALAFCO “You can see the dramatic the Middle East today. Qatar record at 127,900 pounds of has selected the GEnx engine technology improvements as you Airways operates a large Airbus thrust with its latest engine, the to power its 12 firm, six option look from our first commercial A330 fleet powered by CF6 GE90-115B. The engine has a Boeing 787 aircraft, six of which engine, the CF6-6, to our new- engines. Earlier this year, the rapidly growing presence in the will be operated by . est wide-body powerplant, the airline set an on-wing record Middle East. Emirates Airlines Emirates Airlines has purchased GEnx,” explained Al-Lamadani. for the CF6-80E engines operat- has 47 GE90-powered Boeing 10 Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental “Yet, GE also ensures its exist- ing in a hot, sandy environment 777-200LR/F, -300ER aircraft aircraft, powered by the GEnx ing products benefit from these after accumulating more than on order and has been flying engines. advancements by incorporating 4,300 cycles in four years of ser- Boeing 777-300ERsfor the past To help support customers new technologies into upgrade vice. Other Middle East CF6 op- two years. Qatar Airways has in the Middle East region, GE is offerings for our rapidly grow- erators include Emirates, Kuwait 14 Boeing 777-300ERs and eight establishing a new technology ing fleet of installed engines. Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Boeing 777-200LR Worldliners facility, the GE Technology Our R&D commitments help all Etihad Airways and Gulf Air. powered by the GE90 engines on and Learning Center, at the of our product lines in the long order with deliveries beginning Qatar Science & Technology run.” CFM56: CFM International, a this year. Park. The center will provide Customers in the Middle East 50/50 joint company between engine maintenance and fleet have welcomed the technol- Snecma (SAFRAN Group) and GP7200: The Engine Alliance, a management training for ogy that GE has to offer. Today, General Electric Company, is joint venture between GE and customers and will be fully more than 1,000 GE and CFM* the world’s leading supplier of Pratt & Whitney, created the operational next year.

18 Show Daily • Dubai Air Show 2007 Boeing’s Debuts The 737-Air- borne Early Warning And Con- trol Aircraft In The Region pbeat with the record back more than a half century, sales for the year, Boe- and we are committed to meet- Uing will spotlight a wide ing the needs of our customers range of products and services throughout this fast-growing across commercial and defense region and to further develop- markets at the Show. “Boeing ing and expanding our long- comes to Dubai with a record term partnerships,” says Tom backlog, strong momentum Downey, Senior Vice President, and clear strategies in both Communications, Boeing ahead our commercial airplane and of the show. defense businesses. We are On the defense side, the proud to be in partnership with manufacturer will have the a land & naval systems exhibition the Middle East that stretches flying displays that include the Boeing 737 AEW&C he 737 Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft is a system that provides airborne surveillance, Confederation of Indian Industry Tcommunications and battle management. 16th Feb. to 19th Feb. 2008 Currently, the company has firm orders to deliver 10 air- craft to Australia and Turkey, which are already in production. Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. INDIA Australia has purchased six AEW&C systems while Turkey has purchased four, the extensive flight and radar testing of these ordered aircraft are. South Korea has also signed a contract to acquire four AEW&C systems. The 737-700 is equipped with Northrop Grumman’s Multi- OFFICIAL role Electronically Scanned Array (MESA) antenna with integrated identification friend-or-foe capabilities. MESA offers optimal performance in range, tracking and accuracy SHOW DAILY with the ability to continuously track targets of interests while maintaining 360 surveillance coverage. The an- tenna also has the capability to track airborne as well as maritime targets simultaneously. The system also includes a flexible, 737 Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft open architecture and an extensive communications suite. With 10 consoles it can perform multiple missions from the same platform. It also offers long- Published by: range endurance with up to 9 hours on station that could be SAP MEDIA WORLDWIDE LTD. extended with its air-to-air refueling capability. The 737-700 features the state0of-art avionics, naviga- PUBLISHERS OF tion equipment and flight deck features, which enables the INTERNATIONAL AEROSPACE aircraft to require minimal downtime for maintenance. Regd. Office: 13-D, Laxmi Industrial Estate, New Link Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai - 400 053, India F-15E Strike Eagle and F/A-18 Forces AH-64A Apache. Tel: 91-22-26358083/84/90 * Fax: 91-22-26305184/85 Super Hornet, which will show- The commercial side will E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], case the capabilities these next- be completed by , [email protected] www.sapmagazines.com generation fighter planes. which will display a Boeing Busi- Delhi Office: F-22, Green Park, New Delhi - 110 016, INDIA While the static will include, ness Jet and the Boeing Capital Tel: 91-11-26863028 E-mail: [email protected] the regional debut of Boeing’s Corporation will host a finan- 737 Airborne Early Warning and ciers and investors conference, Singapore Office: SAP Media Singapore Pte. Ltd. Control aircraft, in addition to recognizing Dubai’s 12A, Norris Road, Singapore - 208 254 an E-3 AWACS, B-1B Lancer, C-17 leading regional role as a finan- Tel: 65-62974148, 62967613 Fax: 65-62967348 Globemaster III military trans- cial center on Nove- E-mail: [email protected] port aircraft and a UAE Land mber 13.

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CFM Successfully Tests Ester-Based Biofuel on CFM56-7B Engine LEAP56 Program Makes Significant Progress

FM International an- to develop solutions based on “CFM International is satis- – 15 decibel reduction in noise nounced that they have the mixtures of jet fuel and fied with this first CFM56 engine and a 60 per cent reduction in Csuccessfully carried out an second-generation biofuels. For test using a biofuel, which is NOx emissions. CFM intends to initial test of a CFM56-7B engine instance, it is currently focusing another major step towards an meet all of these goals without using an ester-type biofuel at on the evaluation of alterna- ecologically friendly Jet engine any sacrifice in the reliability Snecma’s Villaroche facility near tive fuels made using biomass delete economy,” said Eric standards. Paris. (offering properties closer to Bachelet, President and CEO, In 2007 and early 2008, CFM The biofuel used for the those of jet fuel), which also CFM. will complete a composite fan test is 30 per cent vegetable oil offer better environmental case containment test, along methyl ester blended with 70 performance. The company is LEAP (Leading Edge Aviation with fan aerodynamic and bird per cent conventional Jet-A1 also participating along with its Propulsion) 56 Program strike tests, TAPS combustor, fuel. The objective of this test parent companies, CFM Interna- and high-pressure compressor to check the operation of a jet tional in a number of emissions- CFM International also an- rig tests, in addition to high- nounced that its advanced and low-pressure turbine technology acquisition program, component tests. The company LEAP56, is progressing on sched- will also complete component ule with several significant com- tests on the resin transfer ponent and rig tests on track for molding (RTM) fan blade and the 2007 and early 2008. ceramic matrix composite (CMC) Eric Bachelet, president high-pressure turbine nozzles. and CEO, CFM said that, “With The current LEAP56 LEAP56, we are focusing our configuration incorporates an efforts on engine architecture, RTM fan and composite fan Leap 56 advanced aerodynamics, materi- case. The ultra-high pressure als, and environmental tech- ratio core includes an eight- nologies to address the major stage high-pressure compressor engine using a fuel made from focused initiatives, including challenges we see in the future. driven by a high-efficiency biomass, without making any the U.S. CAP (Climate Action The goals we have set are ag- single-stage high-pressure technical changes to the engine. Partnership), French Calin, and gressive by any measure, but turbine. This type of biofuel has the European Alpha-Bird programs. we are committed to validating The core will incorporate capability to reduce 20 per cent Currently, there are a num- and maturing the technology third generation three net reduction of carbon dioxide ber of major challenges that that will continue to meet our dimensional aerodynamic design (CO2) emissions compared with need to be met with in order customers expectations over the airfoils; the advanced TAPS current fuels. to find alternative fuels in the long term.” II (Twin-Annular, Pre-Swirl) “Our goal is to support the aviation industry, including Compared to the current combustor; and advanced industry in identifying replace- energy density, thermal stabil- CFM56 Tech Insertion aerodynamics, materials, and ments for traditional hydrocar- ity (avoiding coking at high configuration, the LEAP56 is cooling technology in the high- bon-based fuels, including syn- temperature), use at very low targeting a reduction in number pressure turbine. The highly thetic fuels that use a mixture temperatures (freezing) or high of categories, which include efficient low-pressure turbine of biofuels and jet fuel,” said temperatures, lubricating effect a 10 – 15 per cent lower fuel with reduced parts count will Pierre Thouraud, Vice-President, with materials used, and the consumption, 15 per cent lower also incorporate advanced, Engineering, Snecma. availability of mass production maintenance costs, 25 per cent low-weight materials such as CFM is running engine tests facilities worldwide. longer initial on-wing life, a 10 Titanium Aluminide. Jet Aviation Basel Signs Completions Contracts and LOI for 9 Wide and Narrow Body Aircraft et Aviation Basel announced 727 and 13 Dassault Falcon 50, unprecedented high demand Falcon 900 and 2000 aircraft at this year’s Dubai Air 900 and 2000 aircraft with VIP and to meet the ambitious that will be delivered within Show that since EBACE interiors to customers. deadlines for aircraft delivery the next nine months. Norbert J through 2014, we will open a Marx, senior vice president 2007 it has signed completions “Since this year’s EBACE contracts and LOIs for two and over the course of the new wide-body hangar in Basel and general manager of Jet in the first half of next year Aviation Basel said, “Within A340, four BBJs and three summer there has been a great and create more than 200 new the last few months we have B787 aircraft to be completed concerted effort to complete jobs.” invested heavily in our facilities, through 2014. The company the negotiations and sign new completions contracts and LOIs In addition to the new employees and processes and also confirmed that it has begun for nine additional wide and completions contracts, Jet are well prepared to meet construction of a new 9,600 narrow body aircraft. We are Aviation Basel will also outfit these future challenges. We square metre wide-body hangar very pleased with the trust and more than 20 green Falcon jets will continue to accept further to be completed in the first half confidence customers place in annually on behalf of Dassault completions business, however of 2008. This year, the Basel our capabilities and the quality Aviation. Currently, the facility only to the extent that we completions center delivered of our work,” said Andre Wall, is working on VIP interiors for a can schedule them without a Boeing 747-400, two Airbus COO of Jet Aviation EMEA and B757-200, an Airbus A330-200, compromising the quality of our ACJs, one Avro RJ70, a Boeing Asia, adding, “to handle this a B747-400, and ten Dassault work.”

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Mubadala Introduces Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies Com- pany To Become Top Tier, Total Care MRO Service Provider ubadala Development Company (Mubadala) has total number of widebody bays Munveiled Abu Dhabi Air- to thirteen. craft Technologies, a company Plans also include the positioned to become a top-tier construction of an A380-size, total care provider in the main- fully-automated paint hangar tenance, repair and overhaul and of a fully-dedicated light (MRO) industry. maintenance facility at the Mubadala, a strategic new midfield terminal complex investment and development at Abu Dhabi International company established and wholly Airport, starting with a hangar owned by the Government of capable of accommodating two, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, is fully-adjacent A380 aircraft. transforming the former Gulf Additional line stations are Aircraft Maintenance Com- also planned for the midfield pany (GAMCO) into Abu Dhabi terminal complex to achieve Aircraft Technologies. The new maximum on-time performance company is targeting a US $800 John Byers, CEO, ADAT & for departures out of the new million revenue stream by 2012, Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi, COO, Mubadala Abu Dhabi International Airport. and plans to invest more than Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies US $500 million during the same through total maintenance growth to cater to regional, has also set up outstations period. solutions and classic MRO European and Asian customers,” to provide line maintenance “Abu Dhabi Aircraft Tech- services for commercial and said John Byers, CEO of Abu services at other UAE airports, nologies has been formed to ex- military airframe, engines and Dhabi Aircraft Technologies. including Sharjah International, pand the existing business and components. “Change has been driven by RAK International, Al Ain to convert the company into a The announcement of Abu industry demand as trends shift International as well as the Al total care provider,” explained Dhabi Aircraft Technologies is towards increased outsourcing, Bateen and Al Minhad airbases Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi, a cornerstone for Mubadala’s focused not just on cost to serve the UAE Air Force. COO of Mubadala. “This will be aerospace strategy and furthers savings, but also on service and “Abu Dhabi Aircraft achieved by increasing capa- the development of the aviation quality. We will achieve our Technologies will be a flagship bilities, enhancing the pool of sector in Abu Dhabi. aim by developing several key operation of Mubadala’s expertise and entering new “Growth is being driven by cornerstone clients, developing aviation business”, says markets through partnerships, rapid UAE and Middle East fleet value-added, knowledge-based Al Muhairi, “and will bring joint ventures and potential expansions, with an addressable services and expanding engine significant benefits to the UAE acquisitions. market of some US $4.5 billion. and component capabilities.” capital”. Abu Dhabi Aircraft Given this scenario our goal is Investment will include “We expect Abu Dhabi Technologies is positioned to to grow revenue from a current a state-of-the-art dedicated Aircraft Technologies to be the foremost independent consolidated base of US $300 heavy maintenance hangar, generate a superior return on MRO provider in the Middle million to US $800 million by which can accommodate three investment, be an important East and a major player in India 2012 with US $500 million fully-adjacent B777 aircraft and addition to Mubadala’s and Europe. With leading-edge in investment, primarily in will soon break ground. This and Abu Dhabi’s aerospace technologies and a favourable facilities. We will leverage Abu will be followed by an identical proposition and continue strong cost structure, it will provide Dhabi’s premier geographic hangar in the second phase of relationships with airline shorter turnaround times location at the heart of this the expansion plans, taking the customers.” Boeing Completes Painting of First Peace Eagle Airborne Early Warning and Control Aircraft

newly painted Peace Eagle four AEW&C aircraft for Turkey’s Airborne Early Warning Peace Eagle programme in and Control (AEW&C) Seattle while Turkish Aerospace A Industries in aircraft is shown in Turkish Air Ankara, Turkey, is building Force colours outside a Boeing the remaining three aircraft hangar in Seattle. with significant participation The aircraft has made its from various Turkish industry first international flight this suppliers. Functional checkout month when it travelled to the of the mission systems is under Dubai Air Show in the United way with development flight- Arab Emirates, where it is on testing beginning next static display from Nov. 11-15. year. Boeing is building the first of

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Silverjet Airline Offers Private Jet Experience t is ‘sivilised’, flying to Lon- the price. . from Dubai’s Executive Termi- don with exclusively business As the only commercial With check-in required just nal, where Silverjet is the only Iclass airline Silverjet launch- airline in the world to offer pri- 30 minutes prior to departure, commercial airline with access ing daily flights between Dubai vate terminals with dedicated customers can avoid queues and and which had previously only and London from November 19 security channels at both ends enjoy a range of personalized been used by private jets. Lo- 2007 of a route, the Silverjet service concierge services upon arrival, cated right next to Airport Expo, After the much talked about is designed to take the stress including valet parking, meet the Executive Terminal is just a London-New York service, the out of flying by facilitating its and greet baggage drop, hot and few minutes away from Dubai new British private jet style car- customer’s entire travel jour- cold refreshments and chair-side International Airport (DXB). rier is set to bring its innovative ney, with business class ameni- check-in and immigration. The exclusive carrier also The company has paired up has its own private terminal at with some of the UK’s leading London Luton Airport – common- hospitality providers to help ly referred to as the private jet deliver the ultimate in-flight capital of the UK and the least experience aboard its signature congested airport in London Boeing 767 jet. – located only 32 miles away Complemented by modern from the centre of the city. furnishings and interiors inspired Silverjet flights will depart by the infamous One Aldwych Dubai daily at 1030 and ar- Hotel in London, the refurbished rive in London Luton Airport at jet has 100 seats in a 2x2x2 1445. Return flights depart from configuration which convert into London Luton at 2100 and arrive 6ft 3 inch flat beds, in addition in Dubai at 0830. Connecting to individual privacy screens and flights to New York Newark are a specially designed ladies-only also available, departing London toilet. Luton Airport at 1645 and arriv- Passengers can also enjoy ing 1945 EST. other exclusively tailored servic- The launch of the new ser- air travel concept to Dubai, of- ties along the way. es, including sumptuous res- vice is prompted by the fering one of the most pleasur- “Audiences in the Middle taurant-quality meals, freshly fact that nearly 400,000 people able and hassle-free commercial East have traditionally been prepared halal food, a Qibla fly annually in business class flying experiences in the world. very receptive to trademark service, a ‘sleeper service’ dur- cabins between London and Judging by good advanced British customer hospitality ing night flights, and advanced Dubai, but that number sales, Dubai’s discerning travel- and service, as well as acutely entertainment options includ- is likely to increase dramatically lers seem to have warmly wel- appreciative of quality high-end ing a personal digital in flight as Dubai continues to position comed the fresh new mode of products and services – making system with noise reduction itself as a global travel, which will provide them Dubai readier than ever for the headsets to enable passengers commercial and tourism with the luxury and convenience Silverjet experience,” said Law- to fully relax. capital. of a private jet at a fraction of rence Hunt, Founder and CEO, Flights will arrive and depart Qatar Airways gears up for Dubai Air Show and WTM atar Airways is gearing Business Class seats will be on “Dubai Air Show and World the airline’s first move into the up for two key travel in- display at Qatar Airways’ exhi- Travel Market are key events North American market. dustry events next week bition stand. where we have traditionally With a growing international Q World Travel Market is one enjoyed our participation - and network, more travellers have by participating at the presti- gious Dubai Air Show and World of the industry’s premier travel this year is no exception as an opportunity to use Qatar Travel Market being staged in trade events bringing together we are again privileged to be Airways’ Premium Terminal at airlines, hotels, car rental taking part in such prestigious Doha International Airport, ex- London. companies, tourist boards and shows,” he said. clusively for departing First and Chairman of Qatar’s Civil cruise lines for four days of “We look forward to a highly Business Class passengers. Aviation Authority, Abdul Aziz Al business. productive week to build and The Premium Terminal fea- Nuaimi, will head a delegation, Qatar Airways will be renew business partnerships, tures facilities including a spa, including Qatar Airways Chief showcasing a mock-up of its welcoming visitors to our chalet jacuzzi, exclusive duty free Executive Officer, Akbar Al unique First Class lounge which and exhibition stands at both shopping, business centre and Baker, from Doha to the Dubai is fitted onboard the carrier>s events.” Qatar Airways cur- fine dining restaurants. Built Air Show, where the airline long-range Airbus A340-600 air- rently operates a modern fleet in just nine months, the US$90 will have a dedicated chalet craft, currently used on flights of 58 all-Airbus aircraft to 79 million terminal is the world’s together with a stand in the between Doha and both London destinations across Europe, first commercial passenger exhibition hall. Heathrow and Washington DC. Middle East, Africa, Far East, building dedicated to First and The airline will showcase its Al Baker said both events Indian subcontinent and North Business Class passengers and fine hospitality with a luxurious were highly important for Qatar America. The highlight of this offers departing and transit chalet draped in its burgundy Airways to maintain its high year’s expansion has been the passengers with excellent. corporate colours. The airline’s profile across the travel indus- launch of flights to New York award-winning lie-flat First try. (Newark) and Washington DC - Class seat-cum-bed and two

26 Show Daily • Dubai Air Show 2007 Solar Plane’s Test-flight In 2008 Deals Galore Expected prototype of the “Solar two years of computer simula- Impulse” round-the-world tions. solar plane should make One of the big challenges At Dubai Air Show A for solar flight is how to store its first piloted flight in autumn 2008, the Swiss project leaders enough energy from its array of ll eyes will be on Emirates are using their oil wealth to buy solar panels to keep the ultra said recently. as they make a number new aircraft and develop an lightweight aircraft flying in The reduced-size model of of blockbuster announce- aerospace industry. The region darkness. While pilotless drones A the aircraft – which will have ments. At the pre-show press with its central location is also have already accomplished the a wingspan of 61 metres, the conference, HH Sheikh Ahmed geographically well placed to equivalent of an Airbus A340 feat, it is far more difficult with the added size and weight of hinted there could be more than act as a global hub. airliner – is currently being built the $21.3 billion worth of deals Emirates, Etihad and Qatar in northern Switzerland to test pilot on board. The $94 million project aims announced last year. Airways are also forward looking to emulate the achievement Middle Eastern airlines airlines aiming to be the best in of aviation pioneer Charles recently ordered aircraft worth the region and are opting to cre- Lindbergh – who in 1927 $24 billion at the Paris Airshow. ate the youngest possible fleets. made the world’s first solo, All eyes will be on Emirates These airlines hope to meet the non-stop transatlantic flight which already has orders pend- need of tourists flying in and out – but with a solar-powered ing with Airbus to the tune of of the region. twist. 55 aircraft. , Qatar The huge demand for aircraft The project’s goals Airways and are the is also fuelling the need for de- include a transatlantic other airlines expected to make veloping the aerospace industry. Thw model of the aircraft powered by the sun is crossing in 2011 before what big-ticket orders. With the formation of DAE, the being built in switzerland. would be a historic, fuel- The demand for aircraft is Dubai government could be on less circumnavigation of the prompted by the growing surge track to building jets for com- the cutting-edge technology globe. in air travel, which is expected mercial aviation and perhaps involved in its construction. About 150 specialists from to grow at between 6 and 8 per compete with some of the big- If successful, the dainty 1.5- six countries are involved in de- cent a year for the next two gest companies in the world. tonne plane could make a pio- signing Solar Impulse, which is decades in the Middle East and Mubadala, the Abu Dhabi neering 36-hour flight through expected to break new ground Asia The emergence of low cost owned investment vehicle, also with its aerodynamics, control the night in 2009, piloted by carrier is making flights cheaper has ambitious plans to create systems, energy efficiency, round-the-world ballooning in a region where more people highly skilled aviation jobs for materials and structure. One pioneer Bertrand Piccard. have incomes that allow them to its small population. They plan of the challenges will involve Piccard said the first flight travel. to build a research and devel- stretching carbon sheet just a just metres above the runway Middle Eastern airlines are opment facility with Boeing at Duebendorf would mark the few tenths of milimetres thick over lengths of up to 20 metres. also growing rapidly because and a manufacturing capability “moment of truth” after nearly the government of the region eventually.

Show Daily • Dubai Air Show 2007 27 Dubai Air Show Delegations’ Wichita firms preparing Programme Largest To Date for Dubai Air Show nizers say. he five day Dubai Airshow business setting, something that he Wichita>s aviation in- Economic growth in the which begins today, will could take months, if not years, dustry is well represented Middle East is well above the have its largest-ever to achieve.” at the 10th Dubai Air Show T T growth rate of the world’s delegations’ programme with The invited delegates will in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. come from various parts includ- economy, and Dubai is a diverse top civil and military officials The show, which runs global financial center ripe for from 77 countries having been ing North and South America, through Nov. 11 to 15, is ex- Europe, the Middle East, Indian sustained economic growth. invited to the world’s third larg- pected to draw about 40,000 In past years, most of the est airshow. Sub-continent, North Africa, the visitors and up to 150 civil and Mediterranean, Africa, Russia business jets sold in the Middle The delegations’ programme military delegations from 50 East were very large models, has been devised by the Dubai’s and the Far East. They include: countries. Defence ministers and air force larger than Cessna’s offerings. Civil Aviation Department, the “It’s an extremely impor- That’s changed and the market UAE Defence Ministry and the commanders, transport minis- tant show for us,” said Hawker ters, heads of airlines and civil has matured, said Cessna Air- UAE Airforce. Beechcraft spokeswoman Jackie craft spokesman Doug Oliver. “The geographic reach of aviation authorities and chiefs Berger. of staff. “You see aircraft of all the delegations programme is Hawker Beechcraft, Bombar- shapes and sizes now, so there wider than ever reflecting the In addition to the high-pow- dier Aerospace, Cessna Aircraft ered delegations, the event, has been a growing market for growth in the past two years of and Spirit AeroSystems will aircraft (in) the Cessna range,” the Middle East’s aviation reach which is open only to industry spotlight their products and visitors, is expected to attract a Oliver said. “It’s a big market.” with more carriers from more services to the Middle East at Cessna’s Citation X, Sover- countries now using the UAE turnout of up to 40,000 aviation the show. professionals. eign and the XLS-Plus are popu- as an arrivals and departure They are among the 900 lar in the Middle East, he said. base,” said Alison Weller, Direc- “Our industry-only policy has exhibitors from 48 countries stood the show in good stead Hawker Beechcraft has seen tor-Aerospace, Fairs & Exhibi- slated to have exhibits there. a rise in sales in the region of tions (F&E), which organises the over the years and has helped The number of exhibitors ensure Dubai maintains its the Premier 1A light jet, its Dubai Airshow. scheduled for this year is up 40 light-midsize Hawker 750 and “This is particularly good ranking as one of the top three per cent over the 2005 show, global aerospace events,” said its midsize Hawker 900XP, the news for this year’s show, making it the largest show to company said. which is the largest to date, as Weller. date. The show is every two Close to 900 exhibitors from Boeing will spotlight a range Dubai’s delegations’ programme years. of its products and services has also been particularly suc- 50 countries are participating The Middle East is consid- at the show – with 130 of these and will release its Middle East cessful and a key selling point ered one of the fastest-growing market outlook on Sunday. for the event. Through it, being new to the region. business jet markets, expected exhibitors get to meet the high- to generate revenues of about est level of decision makers in a $102.24 million per year, orga- S. Korea to aggressively sell T-50 to UAE outh Korea will seek a shortlist of potential buyers Lockheed Martin and began to clinch the deal,” a DAPA breakthrough in its drive to of the T-50 Golden Eagle mass production in 2005. spokesman said. Sexport its new-generation supersonic trainer jet, priced at The T-50 is the first trainer Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. lead-in fighter-trainer in Dubai 23 billion won (US$25 million) to use electronic fly-by-wire Kim Eun-gi will also support the next week, when the United per plane. and digital flight controls for arms sales at the biennial air Arab Emirates (UAE) hosts the The Korea Aerospace precision manoeuvring. It can show, he added. region’s major air show. Industries (KAI) developed the be modified into a light-combat The KAI’s T-50 is competing The UAE is on the top of the aircraft in partnership with plane. with Alenia Aermacchi’s M-346 The UAE for the contract. is expected Foreign media reported that to select the the decision on the winning winning bidder aircraft may be made at the later this year end of the Dubai air show that or early next. runs from Nov. 11 to 15. The The contract will show brings together more than involve dozens 800 defense firms from about 50 of jets. Some nations. defense sources If the KAI wins the contract, put the number South Korea will become the at 60. world’s sixth country to sell “Lee Sun-hi, supersonic trainer jets. commissioner The KAI expects that a deal of the Defense with the UAE will enhance the Acquisition international reputation of the Program T-50. Administration It hopes to sell the aircraft (DAPA), will leave to Greece, Singapore, the U.S. for Dubai to and some other countries in the support the KAI’s Middle East. last-ditch efforts

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Middle East Carriers To Loose Net Profitability By Half - IATA

he net profits of Middle from the previous Eastern airlines is expect- USD 9.6 billion to Ted to arrive at less than USD 7.8 billion, a half or US$200m in 2007 com- reduction of 23 per pared to the earlier forecast of cent. US$500m, predicts International Despite warn- Air Transport Association (IATA) ing against profits, in its latest September 2007 IATA suggested that forecast. the region still has The forecast however high- room to expand. lights its revised total interna- The report says tional profit outlook upwards for that the Middle 2007 to USD 5.6 billion. East has consistent- In June-07, the industry ly been the most body’s forecast was bullish dynamic region for about international airline airline growth in prospects. It predicted that recent years. Since the total industry net profits 2003, Middle East of approximately USD 5.1 bil- carriers increased lion for the full year, reversing their share of ing of cost bases would help Middle East continues to boom. the losses experienced since global passenger capacity from to improve the region’s overall For the seven months to the end 2000. Middle East carriers were approximately 4 per cent to profitability. of July 2007 premium traffic expected to generate USD 500 nearly 8 per cent. IATA has also warned that to/from the Middle East grew million in net profits under the The groundswell in demand further capacity growth is not a 16.4 per cent year-on-year. In guidance, the same level as is expected to continue due to guarantee for continued profit- the same period, the premium reported in 2006. high levels of regional eco- ability, and that “fleet expan- traffic from the Middle East to However, IATA cut the ex- nomic growth, as well signifi- sion plans should be closely tied Europe and Asia rose 13.0 per pected 2007 profits for Middle cant investment by Middle East to realistic market development cent and 22.3 per cent, respec- East carriers to USD 200 million, governments launching aviation projections”. New capacity may tively, while premium traffic although a reason for the down- infrastructure and by airlines in also place downward pres- to Africa grew 24.2 per cent. ward revision was not disclosed. new routes and adding long- sure on yields as competition Premium traffic between the In the Middle East, carriers are range aircraft capacity. increases. Middle East and the Southwest now expected to achieve profits According to IATA, despite The industry body has also Pacific was slightly more muted, of USD300 million in 2008, a USD the massive growth of recent cautioned that the region is sus- up 7.1 per cent in the month. 100 million improvement over years, average weekly frequen- ceptible to market fluctuations, Inside the Middle East, 2007, but just half the USD600 cies at major Middle East hubs as it is “exposed to the vagaries premium traffic has been much million previously forecast for still remain well below those of- and cyclical nature of global slower, increasing just 1.2 per 2008. fered by established hubs, such energy markets.” cent year-on-year in the first Although the worldwide 2007 as Singapore or Hong Kong. seven months of 2007 and fall- forecast has been raised over The report suggested that Premium demand strong to/ ing 10.7 per cent year-on-year the previous estimation, IATA though several of the estab- from region in July-07. is less positive about airline lished players in the region prospects for 2008. The forecast are still struggling to reverse Despite these general warnings, Liberalisation Necessary For for industry profits has been cut their losses, further restructur- the Middle East region enjoys Regional Growth some of the highest rates of growth in premium The Arab Air Carriers Organisa- demand globally, account- tion (AACO) has called on Middle ing for four of the top ten East governments to relax fastest growing premium restrictions on intra-regional route regions for the year travel, in order for the region to to date, IATA said. fully capitalize on the current Levels of premium traf- high levels of economic growth. fic to/from the Middle East AACO considers short-haul were far above industry traffic in the region to be at a averages according to the “stalemate”, which will require most recent IATA data. significant political will and re- Internationally, premium solve to overcome. The industry traffic has gown by just 2.0 body also believes that Arab per cent this year (and 1.0 governments should relax their per cent in July 2007). regulatory grip on domestic In comparison to the markets and liberalise further to slow industry average, pre- allow more private carriers to mium traffic to/from the operate in the region.

30 Show Daily • Dubai Air Show 2007 However, in a positive sign, narrowbody equipment, and there are several private start- alter their focus to include more up carriers slated to launch intra-regional operations. Wide- operations in the region in the body aircraft dominate Middle next six months. This includes East carrier fleets, representing Kang Pacific Airlines, Ajwaaa, a over 50 per cent of total aircraft Bahrain-based private start-up operated (and a proportionally which plans to launch interna- greater slice of ASKs), while tional operations before the narrowbodies account for just year end and Wataniya Airways. 36 per cent, a reverse of fleet The recent success of LCCs mixes in most other regions. such as Jazeera Airways and Air Turboprops and regional Arabia, shows how new en- jets account for the remainder. trants have succeeded in driving Regional jets account for just 50 demand for intra-regional air aircraft in the region, although travel. The future of Sama and the fleet doubled in size in nas air, which have recently 2006, “a sign that the Arab ended the Saudi Arabian Air- aviation industry is shifting”, ac-

A320s to its fleet, the first time efficiencies for airlines.” AACO it has operated narrowbod- added. ies, from 01-Sep-07. The new While AACO forecasts that aircraft will be used to grow the region’s current high growth its Middle East and short-haul rates (nearly three times the network, allowing the carrier world average) will continue, to redeploy widebody aircraft it believes that structural more efficiently. changes are needed if continu- Meanwhile, sweeping chang- ous double-digit growth is to be es are needed to ensure growth. maintained in anything but the lines’ domestic monopoly, will cording to AACO. “The current regulatory regimes short term. be watched with interest. Etihad has already moved in the region require change to Source: IATA According to AACO, Arab to switch its focus. Last month allow a wider ownership base - Masooma Jariwala airlines should invest more in it announced it would add six to promote better operational German Air Navigation Service Provider DFS Presents Consulting Solutions In Dubai

he German air navigation is growing strongly in the Gulf planners. PHOENIX can be easily service provider DFS is region and in Asia. This will DFS has more than 50 years supplemented and processes Tfor the first time present lead to complex and high- of experience in providing air data of up to 50 radar stations its consulting, simulation and density air traffic areas, which navigation services and advises simultaneously. Flight plan training solutions at its own will challenge the existing air organisations from all over the data, weather radar data, stand during the Dubai Airshow traffic control infrastructure world on air traffic management local weather information and from 11 to 15 November. and organisations. As we have matters. This includes air traffic data from several direction been managing this complexity services audits, operational, finders may be also processed DFS will also display the and density in central Europe organisational and financial and displayed. It is primarily next generation of its arrival for many years, our advanced concepts and planning, safety used at control towers but management system 4D Planner, know-how is especially management, studies, system also as a fallback system at the multiradar tracking and valuable in these regions”. design and implementation, as control centres. The ATM air situation display system Currently, DFS advises Bahrain’s well as training. simulator NEWSIM is the latest PHOENIX and the air traffic Civil Aviation Affairs on the Based on its technical and development of the company management simulator NEWSIM. replacement of primary and operational know-how, DFS and can be used for radar The systems were developed by secondary radar systems and is has developed its own ATM and emergency training and DFS and are used in Germany implementing, together with systems: The 4D Planner helps for the evaluation of airspace and other countries. the US Integration Solutions reduce the average approach structures. The German air navigation International (ISI) company, time and allows for continually Ensuring service quality and service provider directs a global navigation satellite optimised sequencing at safety are the highest concerns its consulting services at services monitoring system airports. It supports air traffic of the German company: In the international markets. A special for the General Authority of controllers through systematic year 2000, the International focus lies on the Gulf region: Civil Aviation (GACA) in Saudi planning and decision support Air Transport Association “We decided to take part in Arabia. DFS is responsible based on reliable predictions. (IATA) named DFS the best air the 10th Dubai Airshow because for the quality assurance of The system can be integrated navigation services organisation we want to enhance our long- the approach and departure with departure management in the world with regard to standing relationships and procedures developed during systems. The open modular safety, punctuality, efficiency expand our activities in this the project and for the multiradar tracking and air and cost awareness. region”, said DFS Chairman and training of the GACA procedure situation display system CEO Dieter Kaden. “Air traffic Show Daily • Dubai Air Show 2007 31 32 Show Daily • Dubai Air Show 2007 Company Stand Chalet Outdoor Country Company Stand Chalet Outdoor Country A.I.A.D. and MOD Italy C236 Italy Air Ambulance Technology GmbH W730 Austria A.I.M.S. International E200c Canada Air BP - BP Middle East W200 A41a UAE AABE Textiles BV E623n Netherlands Air Charter Guide (The) E1010 USA AAR Aircraft Component Services W430 Netherlands Air Data E426 Canada AAR Aircraft Services W430 USA Air Data Ltd E812 UK AAR Cargo W430 USA Air France Industries KLM E&M W626 France AAR Composites W430 USA Air Livery PLC W226 UK AAR Corp W430 USA Air Partner PLC W534 UAE AAR International Inc W430 USA Air Quarius E1024 South Africa AAR Landing Gear Services W430 USA Air Technology Engines Inc E208 USA AAXICO W220e UK Air Transport World E918 USA ABC W618, Airbus C220 A45 - W610 France A48 Static France Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies W300 UAE Aircell LLC W220b USA Abu Dhabi Police (GHQ) Airwing AirChem Consumables FZCo (ACC) C2 UAE Department W634 UAE Aircraft Bluebook E1010 USA Abu Dhabi UAV Investments W300 UAE Aircraft Electric Motors E608 USA AC Aircraft Sales W633 Austria Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering Academy of Technical Training W535 UAE Corp C320 China ACE Ingenierie W614a France Aircraft Manufacturing Factory W670 Pakistan ACROHELIPRO Global Services Inc W340 UK Aircraft Transparencies Repair E208 USA Action Aviation OD6, Airfoil Services W750 Germany Static UK Airfreight Aviation Ltd - Helicopter AC-U-KWIK E1010 USA Mi-8/Mi-17 Maintenance Base E1020 UAE Adams Rite Aerospace E720a USA AirLiance Materials 518 USA ADCOM Military Industries - AMI W680 Static UAE Airlift Technologies International E208 USA ADNEC/IDEX W646 UAE AIROD Sdn Bhd E310 Malaysia ADNOC Distribution A65 UAE AIROD Turbopower E310 Malaysia ADPI W502 France Airport Cities W910 UAE ADS Aerospace Ltd W332 UK Airshow Inc E530 USA ADUAVI (Abu Dhabi Unmanned Airtech E514b UK Aerial Vehicle Investments) W300 UAE AIS - Aerospace International Services E514b UK Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) E622 Saudi Arabia Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings W538 Netherlands Advanced Target Systems - ATS W680 UAE Al Ain Airshow E934 UAE AEM Limited W332g UK Al Borj Machinery Co LLC E1000 UAE Aeradio Technical Services WLL E820 Bahrain Al Idari Business Magazine W542 UK Aero Cabin W614 France Al Jundi Journal E600 UAE Aero Kool Corporation E208 USA Al Khayala Airlines E300 Saudi Arabia Aero Quality Sales W333 UK Al Masaood Oil Industry Supplies AeroComm Ltd W809 UK & Services W662 Lebanon Al Raha Group for Technical Services Aerolabs “Aircraft Piston Engines” W18 USA (RGTS) W674 A3 OD13 Saudi Arabia Aerolux E720b UK Al Shaheen W700 UAE Aeroports De Paris Group W502 France Al Tiba Advertising & Promotion W809 Aerosafe Products W440 UAE Albert Muehlenberg Apparatebau AeroSat Avionics LLC W630 USA GMBH & CO KG W736 Germany Aerospace Australia Limited W335 Australia Albret Pourteau W104 France Aerospace Engineering Group E208 USA Alenia Aermacchi C310 OD8, Aerospace Industries Association Static Italy of America A63 USA Alenia Aeronautica C310 OD8, Aerospace Products International E109 Philippines Static Italy Aerospace Technologies Group Inc E104 USA All Metal Services Ltd W332c UK Aerospace Wales W332, Allied International Corporation USA W537 USA W216 UK Allied Wings Canada E200d Canada Aerostar Maintenance Almaz-Antey Concern JSC E924 - International Limited (AMIL) W220c UK E930 Russia Aerosup Inc E104 USA Almulla Jewellery Co LLC E712 UAE Aerotest Australia pty Ltd W830 Australia Alpha Aviation Group E623j UK Aerotest Jebel Ali W830 UAE ALROUND e.V. & ALROUND Aerotest Limited W830 UK Service GmbH W649a Germany Agarwal Rubber Limited W600 India Alsalam Aircraft Co C706 A50 Saudi Arabia AGSE Corp E108 USA Amado Tools W600 India AgustaWestland C310 OD7, AMC - Aircraft Management and Static Italy Consulting W906 France AIME 2008 W900 UK Ameco Beijing C320 China

Show Daily • Dubai Air Show 2007 33 Company Stand Chalet Outdoor Country Company Stand Chalet Outdoor Country Ameron Global Product Support E720a USA Avionic Equipment E1004 USA AmEuro Metals W538 Netherlands Avionics Mobile C614 UAE AMH & Diamond Aircraft C8 Qatar Avionics Mobile Services W332g UK Amman Airport E524, Aviosign E608 USA E526 Jordan Av-Reps E608 USA Amsafe Aviation W668 UK Avtron Manufacturing Inc E214 USA Amsonic Sa E852 UK AVTURA Ltd W332 UK Anker-Teppichboden Gebr Schoeller AX4 Power E914 USA GmbH & Co KG W645a Germany Axitude Srl C238 Italy Antavia W332g France Azairtechservice JSC W724 Azerbaijan Antonov ASTC W604 Ukraine B/E Aerospace Inc C7 USA Aon C110 UK BAE Systems W412 A23 OD9 UAE Aon Abu Dhabi C110 UAE BAE Systems Saudi Arabia A57 Saudi Arabia Aon Bahrain C110 Bahrain Bardawil Aviation Co C522 UAE Aon Dubai C110 UAE Base Ops International Inc E812 UK Aon Middle East LLC C110 UAE BCI W812 France Aon Arabia C110 Saudi Arabia BDLI e.V. - German Aerospace Aon Sharjah C110 UAE Industries Association W640 Germany API - USA E109 USA Beagle Aerospace W332 UK Aquarotter GmbH W515 Germany Belgraver Aircraft Interiors W538 Netherlands Arab Defence Journal W542 UK Bell Helicopter Textron B3, Arab Wings E524, B4 USA E526 Jordan Beriev Aircraft Company E942 Russia Arabian Fuels Technology Center C120 Saudi Arabia BEXAIR (Bahrain Executive ARGE OFFSET W730 Austria Air Service Co) E730 Static Bahrain Argo Aviation International Ltd E906 UK Bharat Electronics Ltd W600 India ARINC W416 UK Bhatia Aerospace W600 India Armada International E944 Switzerland Blenheim Capital Partners E900 UK Armed Forces Journal C118 USA Blue Sky Aviation E1018 UAE Arrow Aviation Services PVT LTD W537 India Blue Sky Network E104 USA Art of Flight C109 UK Boeing Company (The) C510, A17 - asscom W515 Germany C610 A19 USA asscom-MSI W515 Germany Boeing Company (The) C510, A17 - Associated Aircraft W836 UAE C610 A19 USA Association for Unmanned Vehicle Bombardier Aerospace W601 A15, Systems International (AUVSI) E815 USA A16 Canada ATC Literature W226 UK Bond Aviation Solutions E623j UK Atlantic Turbines International Inc W340 Canada Bookajet E722 UK ATR W112 France Breeze-Eastern E1002 USA Australian International Air Show 2009 W335 Australia Britten-Norman W220d UK Austrian Federal Economic Chamber W730 Austria Broadcast Microwave Services E952 USA Avalex Technologies E1004 USA Bundesverband Der Deutschen Luft W640 Germany Avdel Aerospace (A division of Avdel Business & Commercial (India) Pvt Ltd) W600 India Aviation (B/CA) W740 USA AVE.COM W828 UAE C4AS W700 UAE Aveko SRO E414 Czech Republic C4ISR Journal C118 USA Aventure Aviation E608 USA CAE E624 Canada Aviaexport Plc E940 Russia CAE Aviation W12 Luxembourg Aviall Services Inc E418 USA Canada c/o Aerospace Industries AVIANT Kyviv Aviation Plant W604 Ukraine Association of Canada E200 Canada Aviation Australia E623a Australia Canada Pavilion E200 Canada Aviation Guide - Emerging Markets E1008 UAE Canadian Air Force E200d Canada Aviation International News Office USA Careflight E623a Australia Aviation Management Solutions W632 Turkey Cargo Village News W910 UAE Aviation Satellite Channel E524, Cayman Islands Investment Bureau W527 Cayman Islands E526 Jordan Cayman Islands Shipping Registry W527 Cayman Islands Aviation Services Management E222 UAE Central Connect Airlines W102 Czech Republic Aviation Technological Academy (ATA) E524, Centrax W836 UAE E526 Jordan CERT/Higher Colleges of Technology C514 UAE Aviation Training International Ltd E623K UK Cessna Aircraft Company A10 Static USA Aviation Week W740 USA CFM International W424 France Aviator and Aviation Est E426 Canada Chapman Freeborn Aviation Svcs W734 UAE Avicorp Middle East (AME) W440 UAE Chateauroux Air Center W614 France Avio-Diepen BV W538 Netherlands Chemring Group W220a UK

34 Show Daily • Dubai Air Show 2007 Company Stand Chalet Outdoor Country Company Stand Chalet Outdoor Country OD2 UAE Chemring Plc W220a UK Dunlop Equipment W912 UK Chernyshev - Moscow Dyers International W332m UK Machine-Building Ent JSC E830 Russia DynCorp International E536 A14 USA Chevron A6 UAE EADS C220 A45 - China National Aero-Technology A48 Netherlands Import & Export Corporation W764 A7 China Eastern Aero Marine E744 USA Cirrus Design Corporation E425 C6 Static USA Eastern SkyJets C115 UAE Civil Aviation Authority of the Eclipse Aviation W114 B1, Cayman Islands W527 Cayman Islands B2 USA CJS (Continental Jet Services) C714 UAE Eclipse Services E200f Canada Clark Institute Of Aviation E623j UK Ecolink E608 USA CMC Electronics & Transaero E230 UAE Economic Development Commission Cobham plc W314 UK of Florida’s Space E208 USA Combi Box System Scandinavia AB W440 Sweden Edgar Hausmann GmbH W644 Germany Comlux Aviation AG W635 Switzerland Edwards & Associates, Inc. B3, Composite Industries W618, B4 USA W610 France EEPRO Electronics W222 Turkey Consolidated Oilfield Services E1003 UAE Elekroland Ltd W222 Turkey Cosco Aviation (FZE) E1003 UAE Elettronica C240 Italy Cosco General (TRD) E1003 UAE Elite Jets C234 UAE Cosco International Airlines E1003 UAE Elite Traveler E1006 USA Crane Aerospace & Electronics E540 USA Embraer E614 A11a, CS-Soft s.r.o E820 Czech Republic Curtiss Wright Controls E828b UK A11b STATIC Brazil Dahra Logistics & Marketing LLC W800 Oman Embry Riddle Aeronautical University E208 USA Dana Executive Jets LLC E704 UAE Emirates Airline C300 A25, Dar Al-Handasah C206 UAE A26, Dar Assayad Publishing Group W542 UK A27 UAE Dassault Aviation W406 A31, Emirates Aviation College C300 UAE A32 France Emirates Aviation ServicesLLC W904 UAE DCA Radio E1022 UAE Emirates Engineering C300 UAE Defence Export Services Emirates Hotels & Resorts C300 UAE Organisation (DESO) W332d UK Emirates Institution Advanced Science Defense News Media Group C118 USA & Technology E828c UAE Defense Technology International W740 USA Emirates Link Group E623a UAE Delair Air Traffic Systems GmbH W643 Germany Emirates NBD A54 UAE Deparment of Civil Aviation C400 A40, Emirates Sky Cargo C300 UAE A41 UAE Emojet W342 A43 UAE Derco Aerospace Inc E320 USA EMS SATCOM E200f Canada DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH W810 Germany ENERGIA E850 Russia DHL Aviation, Bahrain C201 Energy Aerospace / Energy International W836 UAE Diamond Aircraft C8 Static Qatar Enersys Ltd W333 UK Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH W730 Austria Engine Alliance LLC E406 USA Diehl Aerospace W512 Germany ENOC (Emirates National Oil Company Ltd) C600 C3, Diehl Aerosystems W512 Germany C4 UAE Diehl BGT Defence GmbH & Co KG W512 Germany Enterprise Florida E208 USA Diehl Defence W512 Germany EPK E940 Russia Diehl Raytheon Missile Systeme GmbH W512 Germany ESR Technology LLC E602 UK DIEHL VA Systeme Stiftung & Co KG W512 Germany ESR Technology Ltd C111 UAE DIMO Corp Middle East C100 UAE Esterline E726 USA DME Corporation (Simulation & Training) E208 USA Ethiopian Airlines E602 Ethiopia Dnata A55, ETPS - Empire Test Pilots’ School W332e UK A56 UAE Eurep Industries W618, Doncasters Group Ltd W216 UK W610 France Driessen W538 Netherlands EuroAvionics Navigationssysteme Dubai Aerospace Enterprise C1000, OD3, GmbH & Co KG W649 Germany C1001 Static UAE Eurocopter C220 A45 - Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority C816 UAE A48 Static France Dubai Airports C400 A40, Europe Aviation W612 France A41 UAE Evans & Sutherland E530 USA Dubai Airshow 2009 W900 UK Excel Industrial Co Ltd E514e UAE Dubai Duty Free C400 UAE Execujet Aviation Group E542 UAE Dubai Logisitics City UAE ExecuJet Middle East E542 UAE Dubai World Central OD1, F&E Aerospace W900 A22 UK

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Fair Aviation & Composite Gravitas E104 USA Industry Hessa Co E1023, Grob Aerospace A8 OD11 Switzerland E1024 Iran Gulf Jet A49 UAE Falcon Aviation Group Limited C700 B5, Gulf Technical Trading & Services LLC A33, B6 UAE A34 UAE Falcon Aviation Services C700 UK Gulfstream A12 STATIC USA Falcon Express C700 UAE Hadid International Aviation Services E308 UAE Falcon Express Inc C700 UAE Hale Hamilton Valves Ltd W332 UK Falcon Ground C700 UAE Hamilton Sundstrand E518 USA Falcon Integrated Logistics C700 UAE Hammond ODV W440 UAE Farnair Europe C700 Hungary Handtmann A-Punkt Automation GmbH W649 Germany Farnair Handling - Hungary C700 Hungary Hansair Logistics Inc E102 UAE Farnborough Aerospace Consortium W332f UK Hawker Beechcraft Corporation A36 Static USA Farnborough International Limited W106 UK Hawker Pacific Aerospace C518 USA Federal Space Agency E850 Russia Hawker Pacific Airservices Ltd W526 UAE FedEx Express C210 UAE Hawker Pacific Avionics W526 UAE Fighter Gifts E430 UAE Hawker Pacific Hydraulics W526 UAE Finmeccanica SPA C310 Italy HeavyLift International Airlines W738 UAE Fipart GmbH W649a Germany Heico Aerospace E538 USA Flame Enterprises W440 UAE Helisota Ltd E828 Lithuania Fleet Canada Inc E200e Canada Hellenic Aerospace Industry E718 Greece Fleet Industries E200e Canada Henkel Aerospace C2 France Flight Office UK High Standard Aviation E208 USA FlightSafety International E708 UK Higher Colleges of Technology / CERT C514 UAE FLIR Systems Dubai C500 UAE Honeywell E309 USA Flyer Group (AirQuarius) E1024 UAE Horizon International Flight Academy E828a, FMC Technologies E208 USA W300 STATIC UAE French MOD Delegation Generale Houchini Aerospace E914 USA pour l’Armement (DGA) W618 France HPH LTD E414 Czech Republic Frequentis AG E820 Austria Humanitarian Air Services E112 UAE FTO Holdings Ltd E728 Jordan Hycom Aircraft Support W532 Germany Fujairah International Airport W418 UAE Hycom Oil Hydraulics W532 Germany Future Metals C614 UAE Hydrautest W618, G&C International FzCo C222 UAE W610 France Gainjet Aviation SA E828g Greece HYDRO-Geraetebau GmbH & Co KG W518 Germany GAMCO A30 UAE Hypercoat Aviation Supplies FZE E102 UAE GDR Publications Ltd E623F UK IBA Group Ltd W332 UK GE Aviation C410 A24 USA IDEX 2009 W646 UAE GE Infrastructure Security E820 USA IFWExpo Heidelberg GmbH W640 Germany GE Inspection Technologies W806 Germany Ilyushin Finance Co C113 Russia GE Sensing W806 UAE IMP GmbH & Co KG W641 Germany Gelbyson Srl E746 Italy IMP Middle East W641 UAE General Civil Aviation Authority C722 UAE Industrial Metals International Ltd E104 USA Gerber Technology USA E1000 USA Inkutec Aircraft GMBH W645 Germany German Federal Ministry of Economics In-Services (Middle East) W716 UAE and Technology W640 Germany Integrated Dynamics W426 Pakistan GIFAS W618, Integrated Systems E632 USA W610 France International Aeradio (Emirates) LLC E820 UAE Gifts Foundation «STATUS» Ltd E840 Russia International Aero Engines W846 USA Global Aerospace Logistics W700 A62 UAE International Aerospace W714 India Global Aviation And Services Group E818 UAE International Association of Global Aviation Services E326 UAE Space Activities Participants (IASP) E850 Russia Global Communication & International Aviation Supply E800 OD4 Italy Software Systems W700 UAE International Governor Services C614 UAE Global Defence Review E623 United Kingon Interturbine Logistik GmbH W524 Germany Global Inflight Products E900 USA Intheairnet E810 USA Globavia E720a UK ISE Ltd E514b UK GMF Aero Asia W530 Indonesia ISNR- Abu Dhabi 2008 E428 UAE GMT Gummi-Metall-Technik GmbH W642 Germany ITP Business Publishing W17 UAE Goodrich W436 UK ITP Group, Industria de Turbo Gore Design Completions E412 USA Propulsores SA W742 Spain Government of Ontario E100 Canada ITW Military E914 USA Gözen Air Services E956 Turkey Ivchenko Progress Design Bureau W606 Ukraine Gozen Aviation Security E956 Turkey JA Asset Based Leasing GmbH W633 Austria

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Jafza - Jebel Ali Free Zone A42 UAE Liechti Engineering AG.doc E852 Switzerland Jane’s Information Group E748 UAE Lifestyle Magazine E1006 USA Jazeera Airways W648 USA Lighting Science Group E208 USA Jemarius Trading & Services W104 UAE Limbach-Flugmotoren GmbH & Co KG W649a Germany Jeppesen W312 Germany LLC RPC “Optolink” E920 Russia Jet Aviation Business Jets E546 A13 Switzerland Lockheed Martin Corporation E636 A20, Jet Aviation Dubai LLC E546 A13 UAE A21 Static USA Jet Aviation Management AG E546 A13 Switzerland Lufthansa Systems C518 Germany Jet Aviation Saudi Arabia E546 A13 Saudi Arabia Lufthansa Technical Training C518 Germany Jet Innovations LLC E623i UAE Lufthansa Technik AG C518 Germany Jet Partner W344 Turkey Lufthansa Technik Budapest C518 Hungary Jet Support Services Inc W913 USA Lufthansa Technik Philippines C518 Philippines Jetalliance Flugbetriebs GmbH W633 Austria Lupa Aircraft Models E114 Netherlands JetEx Flight Support C810 B8, M/S Therelek Engineers Private Ltd W600 India B9 UAE MAIDIS W700 UAE JOB AIR - Central Europe MAK Controls & Systems Pvt Ltd W600 India Aircraft Maintenace as W102 Czech Republic Marion Fabrics E102 UAE Job Air Logistics W102 Czech Republic MATCON W600 India Jordan Aeronautical systems E700 UAE Company (JAC) E524, MB Aerospace W332h UK E526 Jordan MBDA C230 France Jordan Aerospace Industries E524 Jordan MEBA 2008 W900 UK Jordan Aircraft Maintenance LTD Mechtronix E1030 Canada (JorAMCo) E826 Jordan MedAire W428 USA Jordan Airline Training & Simulation (JATS) E524, Media One E108, E526 Jordan W910 UAE Jordan Airmotive Limited Co (JALCo) E526 Jordan Media Prima W770 UAE Jordan Group E526 Jordan Medlink W428 USA Jordan International Air Cargo (JIAC) E526 UK Meggitt Aftermarket Services W912 UK JP Jets Jordanian Private Jets Services E524, Meggitt Safety Systems W912 UK E526 Jordan Messier-Bugatti W510 France JSC “State Machine Building Design Microwave Radio Communications E422 USA Bureau “Vympel” by name T.T. Toropov” E734 Russia Mid East Flyer E1024 South Africa JSC Tbilaviamsheni W758 Georgia Middle East Business Aviation Jupiter Airlines W828 UAE Association (MEBAA) W546 UAE KAI E618 Static Korea Middle East Interiors . Bahrain Kaletron AS E623d UAE Middle East Oil Supplies (MEOS) W444 UK Kallman Worldwide Inc E900b USA MIDEX C9 UAE Kam Air E910 Afghanistan C9 Static UAE KAM Aviation FZC E910 Afghanistan MIDEX International C9 UAE Kaman Fuzing Division E208 USA Military Times Media Group C118 USA Kang Pacific Airlines W22 UAE Missile Defense Agency E816 USA Kärcher W647 UAE MMPP SALUT E842 Russia Karl Storz Endoskope GmbH & Co KG W662 Germany MNG Technic Aircraft Maintenance Kazan Helicopters E938 Russia Service Inc W338 Turkey KBR A11d UAE Monch Publishing Group E814 Germany Kearsley Airways Ltd W340, Moog Inc - Dimo Corp Middle East C100 USA W836 UK Motor Sich JSC W608 Ukraine Kellstrom Industries E408 USA Moving Terrain Air Navigation Systems AG E623m Germany Kelvin Hughes C614 UAE MRO Teknik Servis San.Ve Tic.A.S W632 Turkey Key Aviation E210 UK MSI Aircraft Maint Services Intl Khrunichev State Research and GmbH and Co KG W515 Germany Production Space Center E850 Russia MTU Aero Engines W750 Germany Kilgore Flares LLC W220a UK MTU Aero Engines North America W750 USA Kimoha Entrepreneurs Ltd E220 UAE MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg W750 Germany KLM W626 France MTU Maintenance Canada W750 Canada Korea Aerospace Industries E618 A11 Static Korea (South) MTU Maintenance Hannover GmbH W750 Germany Korry Electronics Co E726 USA MTU Maintenance Zhuhai W750 China L3 Communications E632 A5 USA Mubadala Development Company W300 OD5 UAE Laversab INC E110 USA Muirhead Avionics E726 UK Le Bas International Air Charter W16 Ireland Muller Machines Ltd E852 Switzerland Le Bozec W104 France myTechnic W632 Turkey LEKTRO E312 USA Nasair E300 Saudi Arabia Liberty Aerospace Inc E208 USA Nation Shield magazine C720 UAE Show Daily • Dubai Air Show 2007 37 Company Stand Chalet Outdoor Country Company Stand Chalet Outdoor Country National Air Services (NAS) E300 A44 Saudi Arabia Rafale International W500 France navAero Ab E534 Sweden RAK Cargo C905 UAE Near East Aviation E728 Jordan RAK Leasing LLC C905 UAE Neotex E102 UAE RAK Link C905 UAE Netherlands Aerospace Group W538 Netherlands Rapiscan Systems W332a UK Netjets Middle East E300 Saudi Arabia Rapiscan Systems UK E820 UK NGC Marketing Ltd W222 Turkey Rashed Abdul Rahman Al Rashed & Nordisk Aviation Products W676 Denmark Sons Co E808 Saudi Arabia Nortel B7 UAE Raytheon Australia W908 New Zealand Northrop Grumman Corporation E510 A1, Raytheon Company E506 A64 OD12 USA A2 OD14 USA RBI Hawker Limited W526 UAE Offset Program Bureau C5 UAE Red Box W440 UK Olympus Industrial W444 UK Reed Exhibitions E428 UK Omicron W104 France Reiser Systemtechnik GmbH E414 Germany OPTIMARE W638 Germany Religare Enterprises Ltd W600 India Orenda Aerospace C614 UAE Remote Diagnostic Technologies Otto Instrument Service Inc E418 USA Ltd (RDT) E750 UK Overhaul & Maintenance W740 USA Reshetnev NPO PM E850 Russia Pacific Aerospace Limited W908 New Zealand Robinson Helicopters C222 UAE PacMin / PRECISE Trading LLC C202 UAE Rockwell Collins E530 USA Pakistan Aeronautical Complex W670 STATIC Pakistan Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Cc KG W525 Germany Palm Aviation E610 UAE Rohi stoffe gmbh W645a Germany Paramount Logistics E954 USA Rohill Technologies W538 Netherlands Parker Aerospace C800 USA Rolls-Royce plc W206 UK Parker Hannifin Corporation Aerospace Rosoboronexport - Federal State E930, Group Stratoflex Products Division E418 USA Unitary Enterprise E840, Parts and Repair Technical Services Inc W664 USA E734, Patria Helicopters AB W652 Sweden E924 Russia Pattonair W14 UK Rover Systems W426 Pakistan Penny & Giles Royal Aeronautical Society W536 UK (A Curtiss-Wright Company) E828b UK Royal Falcon E514d Jordan Perm Motors Group E734 Russia Royal Falcon Cargo E514d Jordan Permagard FZE W678 UAE Royal Jet C130 A37, Peters Engineering GmbH W730 Germany A38 UAE PGA Avionics SA W618, Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) E524, W610 France E526 Jordan Phoenix Fuel LLC C821 USA Ruag Aerospace E724 Switzerland PHS - Professional Helicopter Rudolf Wulfmeyer Aircraft Interior Services Pty Ltd E623a Australia GmbH & Co KG W650 Germany Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. W300 OD5, Rus Aviation W824 UAE STATIC Italy Rusiya Al-Yaum Satellite Pilatus Aircraft Ltd W438 STATIC Switzerland TV News Channel E1026 Russia Piper Germany W649a Germany Russian Federal Property Fund E840 Russia Potomac Aviation Technology CORP W18 USA Russian Institute of Space Device PPG Aerospace C820 UAE Engineering E850 Russia Pratt & Whitney Canada E518 Canada S A Flyer E1024 South Africa Pratt & Whitney Canada Service Saab AB W326 Sweden Centre Europe GmbH E518 Canada Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Sabena technics W622 France Company E518 A35 USA Safi Airways Ltd E714 UAE Precise Trading LLC C202 UK Safitex Trading LLC E714 UAE Prestige Jet E322, SAFRAN W510 France C202 Static UAE SAFT E418 France Prime Aerospace, Singapore & UAE E200a UAE SALUT FSUE, MMBPE E842 Russia Priority Aero Maintence AB W652 Sweden SAMCO Aviation E954 Saudi Arabia PrivatAir E411 Switzerland Satair Middle East FZCO W540 UAE Provincial Aerospace Ltd E200b Canada Satcom Direct Inc E856 USA Qatar Airways E400 A60, Satcom1 E413 Denmark A61 Qatar SATCOM1 Canada E413 Canada QinetiQ W332l UK SATCOM1 France E413 France Quality Aircraft Painting Services-QAPS W538 Netherlands SATCOM1 Sweden E413 Sweden Quick Link Aviation Services FZE E818 UAE SBAC W216, Raduga State Machine Building W332 UK Design Bureau Limited E734 Russia Scandinavian Avionics MENA C201 Bahrain

38 Show Daily • Dubai Air Show 2007 Company Stand Chalet Outdoor Country Company Stand Chalet Outdoor Country Sukhoi Design Bureau E738 Russia Schaublin Machines SA E852 Switzerland Sun Test Systems b.v. W538 Netherlands Schaublin SA E852 Switzerland SUNAERO W614, Schenker DB Logistics W442 UAE W618 France Schiebel W730 Austria Super AWOS (Automated Weather Schroth Safety Products GmbH W641 Germany Observation Systems) W18 USA SCOTTY Group Austria GmbH W730 Austria Swedish Aviation Group, SAG W652 Sweden SE Ivchenko Progress W606 Ukraine Swedish Space Corporation W652 Sweden Seabird Aviation Jordan LLC E410 Jordan Swiss UAV W718 UAE Seal Dynamics Inc E538 USA Symetrics Industries E208 USA Seal Dynamics UK E538 UK TAC Europe W332 UK Security & Detection E632 USA Tactical Missiles Corporation JSC E734 Russia Segers Aviation SA E740 UAE TAG Aeronautics Ltd A28, SELEX Communications C310 Italy A29 Static Canada SELEX Sensors and Airborne TAG Aircraft Interiors E240 A28, Systems (S&AS) Ltd C310 UK A29 Static Canada Semarius Trading & Services W104 France Take-off Magazine E1028 Russia Sennheiser W640 UK TAM (TBILAVIAMSHENI ) W758 Georgia Sennheiser Vertrieb und Service TAP Maintenance & Engineering E423 Portugal GmbH & Co KG W649a Germany tasc aviation W100 UAE Serck Aviation W912 UK Teac Aerospace Technologies E216 USA Serco Middle East E820 UAE TechFinity Inc E514c USA SERCO-IAL E820 UAE Techman-Head (T.M.H.) W104 France Sertur Air W501 Turkey Technip TPS W104 France Shell Markets (Middle East) Ltd C710 A39 UAE Techno Sky Srl W336 Italy Shephard Group (The) C801 UK Teledyne Controls W766 C1 USA SHRO Informatics W600 India Telex Communications E200a Singapore SIATI W600 India Terma A/S W628 Denmark Sicma Aero Seat W528 France Testek Inc E623l USA Sigma Aerospace Ltd W340 UK Test-Fuchs W518 Austria Signature Flight Support W666 UK TEST-FUCHS Ing. Fritz Fuchs GmbH W518 Austria Sikorsky, a United Textron Systems E532 USA Technologies Company E518 USA TFC GmbH W521 Germany Skandia E854 USA TG Avisa W332 UK Sky Aviation Services C724 UAE THALES C124 A53 France Skysoft-ATM SA E820 Switzerland ThalesRaytheonSystems OD15 France Skywards C300 UAE The Mexmil Company E720a USA Smart Approach E820 UK Thermo LLC A4 UAE Snap-On Tools International E638 Greece Thielert Aircraft Engines W768 Germany SNECMA W510 France Thrane & Thrane C200 Denmark SOFAB Aerospace E628 Saudi Arabia TIMCO W648 USA SOKOL E830 Russia Titan Aviation Group E1018 UAE Southeast Aerospace Inc E208 USA Titan Pegasus E1018 UAE Space Imaging Middle East LLC E316 A9 UAE TPA Middle East FZCO W540 UAE Space Reconnaissance Center E316 UAE Trade Oil Aviation E812 UK SPAR E632 USA Training & Simulation Journal C118 USA Spectrum Aeromed E544 Germany Transworld Aviation FZE C614 UAE Speednews Inc E1010 USA Trepel Airport Equipment GmbH W522 Germany Spirit Aerosystems Inc E418 USA Triumph Accessory Services Inc E212 USA SR Technics E500 Switzerland Triumph Group - EE Ltd C614 UAE Stahlwille Eduard Wille GmbH & Co KG W644 Germany Triumph Group Inc E212 USA Standard Aero W836 Canada Triumph Thermal Systems Inc E720a USA Star Aviation Group W808 UAE Turbomecanica / I.A.R. W722 Romania Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd W24 Canada Turkish Technic W660 Turkey State Machine Building Design E930, TÜV NORD AG W503 Germany Bureau E840, UAE Armed Forces Surveillance E734, & Recon Technologies E316 UAE E924 Russia UAE General Civil Aviation Authority C722 UAE Status Gift Fund E840 Russia Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant JSC E734 Russia Stemme UMS Static Germany Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Stork Aerospace W538 Netherlands Metals Inc E950 USA SUKHOI Aviation Holding Company JSC E738 Russia Ultramain Systems Inc E118 USA Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company E738 Russia Umeco Repair and Overhaul W332g UK

Show Daily • Dubai Air Show 2007 39 Company Stand Chalet Outdoor Country United Arab Emirates Armed Forces - Chief of Staff A66 UAE United Arab Emirates G.H.Q. A58, Armed Forces A59 UAE United Aviation E710 Kuwait United Aviation Charters E606 UAE United Aviation Fuel E606 UAE United Aviation Services E606 UAE United Nations/ World Food Programme/ Humanitarian Air Services E112 UAE United States Air Force 60th Anniversary Commemoration Task Force E116 USA United Technologies Corporation E518 A35 USA University of New South Wales E623e Australia US Aircraft Corporation W826 USA US Department of Commerce E106 UAE US Department of Commerce E104 USA US Department of Defense E228 USA Target US Navy Static USA Vaisala Oyj E820 Finland Vauth & Sohn GmbH & Co KG W641 Germany Vector Aerospace W340 UK Your Vector State Corporation W20 Ukraine Vibro-Meter W912 UK Viessmann Kältetechnik AG W840 Germany Vision Waves Aviation & Defence Consulting W538 Netherlands Audience Vital Link Europe Ltd W332 UK Vitrociset SpA W654 ITALY VNIIEM E850 Russia Volvo Aero Corporation W210 Sweden VSI (Vision Systems International LLC) E415 USA Vtool E414 USA Vulcanair S.P.A. C238 Static Italy Vympel by name I.I. Toropov JSC E734 Russia Wallan Aviation A10 USA Wallop Defence E726 UK Washington State Office of Trade & Economic Dev E900 USA Weber Aircraft Inc E908 USA Weihai Guangtai Airport Equipment Published by: Co Ltd C208 China SAP MEDIA WORLDWIDE LTD. Wentworth & Affiliates Inc E954 USA PUBLISHERS OF WESCAM W12 Luxembourg INTERNATIONAL WESCO C614 UAE WGI Inc W814 USA Whittaker Controls W912 UK Aero- Review & Analysis Willow Tex E854 USA Wingselectro W440 USA Regd. Office: 13-D, Laxmi Industrial Estate, New Link Road, WINSLOW LifeRaft Company E208 USA Andheri (W), Mumbai - 400 053, India Wood Group Turbopower Inc E208 USA Tel: 91-22-26358083/84/90 Fax: 91-22-26305184/85 World Aircraft Sales Magazine/ E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], laila@ AvBuyer.com E1023 UK sapmagazines.com www.sapmagazines.com World Airline Services Ltd W804 UAE Delhi Office: World Food Programme E112 UAE F-22, Green Park, New Delhi - 110 016, INDIA World Fuel Services E812 UK Tel: 91-11-26863028 E-mail: [email protected] Xerolet International LLC E208 USA ZACHER Leiter- und Steigtechnik GmbH W518 Germany Singapore Office: SAP Media Singapore Pte. Ltd. Zahrani International Aviation Services W654 Saudi Arabia 12A, Norris Road, Singapore - 208 254 Zodiac W716 France Tel: 65-62974148, 62967613 Fax: 65-62967348 Zodiac Groupe W528 UAE E-mail: [email protected]

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