DAY 2 November 13, 2017

DUBAI PUBLICATIONS Airshow News

‹ Cutting the ribbon to open the 2017 edition of the Airshow is Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (r). Looking on is His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE vice president, prime minister and ruler of Dubai.

New sales orders 40 787-10s › page 3

INTOSH Modernizing UAE to upgrade F-16 DAVID M c DAVID fleet › page 4 UAVs DREAM START FOR 2017 SHOW Two unmanned by Gregory Polek debut in As the royal contingent led by HH Sheikh The potential deal, expected to members of the family operate with fellow Dubai › page 6 Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum toured involve more than 30 A380s, would have Gulf carriers Etihad and . the site yesterday morn- signaled a resurrection of sorts for the On the defense side, the first day saw no ing, anticipation grew over the prospects superjumbo, whose dwindling backlog and major announcements apart from the UAE Region of sales and other commercial activity at lack of recent commercial activity have choosing to upgrade its F-16s in a contract the Middle East’s premier event. prompted a decidedly negative outlook announced with U.S. manufacturer Lock- Russia’s obstacles and Emirates did their part from industry analysts. Now building only heed Martin. That’s not to say the defense in Iran › page 22 during the show’s opening press confer- 20 A380s per year, Airbus’s order backlog side of the show wasn’t interesting; the Chi- ence, announcing a commitment for forty has shrunk to about 100, prompting plans nese PLAAF display team made its debut at 787-10 Dreamliners due for first delivery in by Airbus to cut production to eight per a major international airshow (see image, 2022. But as the day wore on, a waiting game year in 2019. The total now in operation has page 4) and the Kawasaki C-2 was also seen Airbus sees Gulf ensued for an expected order from Emirates only reached around 220 (with 317 ordered for the first time in the West. for Airbus A380s and, by the time AIN went in total to date). The backdrop on the defense side is the growth › page 24 to press, it appeared everyone would have to For the 787-10, the commitment from multi-year wait for a UAE fighter order, and wait a little longer–most likely this will be Emirates represented something of a break- while the F-35 isn’t at the show this time, Executive Travel today’s big news, according to sources close through, catapulting the biggest Dreamliner it seems likely it could be here at the next to the European airframer. into prominence in a region where smaller Dubai Airshow, in 2019. n The Dream Jet › page 33

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Pg_1_d2_v3.indd 2 11/12/17 11:00 AM INDEX Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) ...... 28 AfBAA...... 6 Airbus ...... 8, 24 Aviation Lease and Finance Company (Alafco) ...... 28 Avic ...... 6 Bell ...... 6 Boeing ...... 3, 18, 33 CAE ...... 6 CEFA Aviation ...... 10 Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) ...... 28 Dubai International Air Chiefs Conference ...... 8 ...... 26 Emirates...... 33 Empire Aviation Group (EAG) ...... 35 ExecuJet ...... 38 Falcon Aviation ...... 37 French Pavilion ...... 34 GE Aviation ...... 12 GIFAS ...... 34 Honeywell...... 6 India ...... 35 Iran ...... 22, 30, 36 Irkut ...... 37 Jean Boulle Luxury ...... 20 ...... 16 Jetex ...... 20 Kawasaki Heavy Industries ...... 3 Leonardo ...... 37 Lockheed Martin ...... 4, 10 Lufthansa Technik ...... 6 Novus Aviation Capital ...... 28 Pratt & Whitney ...... 32 Rockwell Collins ...... 10 Sanad Aero Solutions ...... 36 SteelRock UAV ...... 6 ...... 35 U.S. Pavilion ...... 37 UTC Aerospace Systems ...... 14 VistaJet ...... 20 Yemen ...... 8

Show Scenes The AIN Publications graphic artists have redesigned its print magazines There’s a wide variety of sights, sounds and scen- Aviation International News, ery at the Dubai Airshow 2017, and this collection of Convention News, and Airshow images is but an incomplete sample. At top, a UAE News to give them a more modern Air Force/Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000 conducts look. The new design reflects AIN’s a smoke-on pass down the flight line. At center mission “to provide timely, accurate, left top, a Leonardo AW139 operated by the UAE’s and balanced aviation and aerospace National Search and Rescue Center gets the once- news, analysis, and data around over while an Antonov An-132 maneuvers at center the world” with the same high left bottom. At center right, a team of line personnel standards of excellence that we working the static display take a moment to “pull” have always maintained for all AIN the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner to its parking spot. At Publications products. The newly left is an Emirates Flight Academy Cirrus SR22. All designed issues commence with images by David McIntosh. this issue of Dubai Airshow News.

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Pg-02_d2_v3.indd 1 11/12/17 9:41 AM is tall enough to permit the carriage of helicopters such as the UH-60 without the need for disassembly. Eight 463L pal- lets can be carried, including two on the Making its international rear loading ramp, while 54 passengers debut is the first can be accommodated at the same time production copy of on tip-up paratroop seats along the side Kawasaki’s C-2 military of the cabin. With an extra set of seats transport. The new type installed along the center of the cabin up was developed to meet to 110 persons can be carried. Up to 40 lit- detailed requirements ters can be installed for the medevac role. of Japan’s Self- As well as its strategic airlift capabil- Defense Force and ities, the C-2 can fly tactical missions, entered service including the air-drop delivery of up to 20 last year. It arrived A-22 containers, heavy loads such as vehi- Saturday evening and cles and paratroops from both side doors

INTOSH is on display in the and the rear ramp. A loadmaster station is static area. provided from where a single person can

DAVID M c DAVID control the cargo-handling systems. Designed for two-pilot operation, the C-2’s flight deck is equipped with modern systems such as a wide-angle head-up dis- Konnichiwa! Kawasaki’s C-2 debuts play. Behind the two pilots is an auxiliary station with navigation and communi- by David Donald cations systems that can be occupied by a third crew member for long-distance Having formally completed its develop- took to the air for its maiden flight on Janu- selected to meet the JASDF’s C-X require- flights. There are two bunks in a rest area ment program in March this year, and ary 26, 2010. The aircraft on show in Dubai ment. Kawasaki developed the transport behind the flight deck. having been inducted into Japan Air is the first production aircraft, which was in parallel with the P-1 maritime patrol- With a maximum payload of 79,400 Self-Defense Force (JASDF) service, the used for JASDF tests until becoming one ler, with several common elements and pounds and 2.25-g maneuver restriction, the Kawasaki Heavy Industries C-2 jet-pow- of the first three aircraft to be handed over sub-assemblies being adopted to save C-2 has a range of 2,400 nm, rising to 2,900 ered transport has ventured overseas for to an operational unit, Dai 403 Hiko-tai at costs. General Electric’s CF6-80C2K1F nm with a 2.5-g restriction and correspond- the first time, arriving in Dubai on the eve Miho. The tactical airlift squadron received engine was selected as the power- ing maximum payload of 70,500 pounds. of the airshow to make its debut interna- the trio on March 28 this year, a day after plant, license-built by Ishikawajima Ferry range with no payload is 5,300 nm. tional appearance. the C-2 development program had been Heavy Industries. Following the relaxation of Japan’s Ultimately the JASDF plans to acquire formally concluded, and has subsequently Internally the C-2 offers a versatile export laws concerning military equip- at least 40 aircraft to permit the replace- received a fourth. The unit is currently hold that can accommodate a wide range ment, Kawasaki has been keen to export ment of its aging Kawasaki C-1 and Lock- training in various procedures and tactics of loads, including many that cannot be its P-1 patroller and now the C-2. Japa- heed Martin C-130 transports. Currently to bring the C-2 into full service. admitted by other transports. The 4-meter nese media has reported interest in the Kawasaki has 11 C-2s on contract to follow Development of the C-2 began in late width of the hold allows a large number transport from a number of countries, the two XC-2 prototypes, the first of which 2001 after the type had been formally of vehicles to be carried, while the hold including New Zealand and the UAE. n

Boeing snags Emirates order for 40 787-10s by Gregory Polek

Emirates Airline resumed its tradition The order takes Emirates Airline’s of bucking trends yesterday by commit- Boeing widebody order total to 204 air- ting to an order for 40 Boeing 787-10s, craft worth more than $90 billion. “Our giving the U.S. airframer a major break- announcement today speaks to our con-

through in the region for its Dreamliner fidence in the future of the UAE and the INTOSH family with the Middle East’s biggest region,” Shiekh Ahmed added. Scheduled

airline. Worth $15.1 billion based on list for delivery from 2022 to 2030, the 787- M c DAVID prices, the deal comes just after Emirates 10s would replace several aging Emirates Shiekh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and CEO announced a 77 percent profit increase airplanes scheduled for retirement “in and chairman of (left), and Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and during the first half of its fiscal year, the next few years,” said Sheik Ahmed– CEO Kevin McAllister (right) sign an agreement for 40 787 Dreamliners as Sheikh Mohammed at a time of a perceived downturn in including its Airbus A330s. bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE, and ruler of the Emirate the region. of Dubai (standing), looks on. Appearing at the show’s opening press Not About Adjusting conference yesterday, Emirates chairman On the decision to choose the Dreamliner Sheik Ahmed insisted that even though for visitors to come,” he said. “We also and CEO Sheik Ahmed bin Saeed Al Mak- over the , an order for 70 of the order calls for fewer airplanes than have the Expo 2020 coming. So we always toum explained that the airline continued which Emirates canceled some three years the now-cancelled order for A350s, it does believe that we will sign for something to examine the engine option for the order ago, the Emirates boss explained that fleet not signal an adjustment of the airline’s that we need. It’s not about adjusting.” and expected to make a decision between planners looked closely at both options growth ambitions following two years of Emirates’s commitment pushes the total the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN and and reached the conclusion that the less-than-stellar financial results. “We number of new 787 orders and commit- General Electric GEnx-1B shortly. “So you Boeing product made the most sense for always take the future into consideration, ments Boeing has received this year to more can look forward to another announce- several reasons, including maintenance what’s happening in the UAE and how the than 180 airplanes, and orders and commit- ment very soon,” he said. cost considerations. UAE is becoming a very attractive place ments for the 787-10 to 240 overall. n

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Pg-03_d2_v3.indd 1 11/12/17 8:46 AM Air Baltic to buy A UAE Air Force/ more CS300s Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon Martin Gauss, CEO of Air Baltic, taxies at Al Maktoum launch customer for Bombardier’s C International Airport Series 300 narrowbody twinjet, said during the 2017 edition at the Dubai Airshow 2017 the airline of the Dubai Airshow. has “taken the decision to negotiate The UAE Air Force for at least another 14 aircraft” on operates 80 of the top of its firm order for 20 CS300s. multirole fighters. “But that is only to fulfill the current

M cINTOSH DAVID business plan,” he added, hinting additional orders are possible. Designed for the 100- to 150-pas- senger market, the C Series entered UAE opts for $1.6 billion in F-16 upgrades service with the CS100 and launch customer Swiss in 2016, three years by Chris Pocock behind schedule. Air Baltic took deliv- ery of its first CS300 in December and The UAE will upgrade its fleet of 80 Lock- version. They featured a Northrop Grum- transportation support”); Advanced now has seven CS300s in service, heed Martin F-16E/F Block 60 fighters at man APG-80 AESA radar, conformal fuel Navigation and Positioning Support for including the one on static display at a cost of about AED6 billion ($1.6 billion). tanks as standard, an integrated Northrop the Transportable Transponder Land- Al Maktoum International Airport. The deal was by far the biggest amongst Grumman electronic warfare system and ing System (TTLS); Global Aerospace Gauss also said Latvia-based Air a slew of spares, support and upgrade a MIL-STD 1773 databus. for air defense systems technical sup - Baltic has decided it will gradually announcements made at the Dubai Air- “The UAE Air Force flies the most port; Insitu for logistics support of Scan replace its Boeing 737s and Bombar- show on November 12 by two officers advanced fourth-generation fighter in the Eagle UAVs already delivered; Leonardo dier Q400 turboprops with the CS300, from the Defence Industry and Capabil- world—the F-16 Block 60 ‘Desert Falcon,’” (formerly AgustaWestland) for mod - due to several factors: “The over- ity Development Office of the UAE Min- according to Lockheed Martin. “This is ernization of AB139 helicopters used whelming experience of the perfor- istry of Defence. The other 10 deals were yet another step forward in our partner- for VIP transport; Ordnance Technol- mance of this aircraft—a combination worth approximately AED500 million ship to enhance UAE national security ogies for fuzes for BLU-109 hard-target of the fuel savings and the economics ($136 million). and air defense capabilities.” bombs; Thales Communications and of the longer range of this aircraft—but The F-16 contract includes spares and The other contracts are going to: Abu Security for spares and support of a also the feedback of the passengers in support, as well as a modernization that Dhabi Aviation Co (ADAC) for main- secure communications system (and the first year is so good that they want will include a new processor. The UAE tenance and pilot training on AW139 another contract to Thales Advanced to be on that aircraft. So for us it was received its F-16s from 2004, having paid helicopters used for SAR and medevac Solutions for cockpit modernizations an obvious choice.” J.W. for development of the unique Block 60 (and another contract to ADAC for “air and GATR radios. n

Inverted formation flying The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force flight demo team, named August 1st, performs a routine for attendees at the 2017 edition of the Dubai Airshow. The team flies the Chengdu J-10 multirole fighter. M cINTOSH DAVID

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AIN Convention News— Life Changer News Clips SNCA and CAE plan pilot training center in Saudi Arabia CAE has been selected to create a new authorized pilot training center in Dammam at the behest of the Saudi National Company of Aviation (SNCA). The CAE Authorized Training Center will provide a commercial pilot license curriculum and courseware and will be funded by SNCA. Plans call for locating the facility at a 40,000-sq-m site at King Fahad International Airport in Dammam. “Developing the pilots of tomorrow is our priority, and as the leading worldwide training organization in the world, CAE is the suitable partner to help us with the launch of this project and to accompany us in this journey,” said SNCA president and CEO Othman Al Moutairi. SNCA aims to address a significant shortfall in pilots that is troubling airline planners in the Gulf Cooperation Council. “It also recognises the skills of individuals in the region and the need to have a regionally- based professional career path for qualifying students,” SNCA said.

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X receives EASA certification Bell Helicopter (Chalet A43) reported on November 11 at the Dubai Airshow that its Bell 505 Jet Ranger X has received EASA certification. The aircraft already has certification from civil certification authorities in the U.S., Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Peru, Indonesia, New Zealand, Australia, South Korea and Japan. “This is an important milestone for the Bell 505, and the timing of the news is very exciting,” said executive v-p of

MARK WAGNER MARK customer support and services Glen Isbell. “We are hosting Chinese UAV manufacturer Avic brought its newest unmanned aircraft, the Cloud Shadow, to 2017’s Dubai Airshow. our first Bell 505 European operators this month at our Bell training academy in Fort Worth, and the first aircraft in the region is scheduled to be delivered at the beginning of 2018.” The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X features a flat floor, open cabin that Cloud Shadow appears in Dubai can be configured to carry up to four passengers or be adapted for mission needs. Earlier this year, Bell delivered the first 505 Jet Ranger by David Donald X to Pylon Aviation owner Scott Urschel at the Heli-Expo show.

China’s Avic is presenting a trio of large UAVs in its claimed maximum speed of 281 knots and cruise Honeywell, Lufthansa Technik ink A350 support deal outside display at the Dubai airshow 2017, all man- speed of 227 knots. Endurance is five hours and Honeywell announced at the Dubai Airshow 2017 signing Lufthansa ufactured by Chengdu Aircraft. Alongside the cruising altitude is 41,000 feet. With a maxi - Technik (LHT, Stand 1156) as a licensed component repair center Loong I that has been sold to Egypt, Saudi Arabia mum takeoff weight of 7,055 pounds (3,200 kg) and exclusive global asset provider for all Honeywell components and the UAE, and the larger Wing Loong II that was the Cloud Shadow can carry an external payload and the HGT 1700 APU on the Airbus A350. The agreement extends shown in the West for the first time at the Paris Air of 880 pounds (400 kg). The air vehicle has four LHT’s longstanding relationship as a Honeywell-licensed repair Show in June, Avic is presenting the Cloud Shadow. underwing , with the capability to carry facility for mechanical, components and hydromechanical The appearance of the Cloud Shadow mock-up in twin-rack pylons on the inboard points. An array units. Since the A350’s entry into service in late 2014, Germany’s LHT Dubai represents the type’s debut outside China. In of precision weaponry is displayed alongside the has managed six in-service A350 fleets totaling more than 50 jets. recent times Avic has dramatically stepped up its mock-up, including the YJ-9E missile. “Lufthansa Technik has a winning combination of technology and international marketing campaign for UAVs, in part Avic is promoting the Cloud Shadow in three expertise to offer an unparalleled customer experience,” said David Shilliday, hoping to capitalize on U.S. reluctance to sell armed basic versions. The CS-1 is the baseline imaging Honeywell’s v-p airlines for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India. air vehicles. reconnaissance version with electro-optic turret As Honeywell’s aircraft on ground (AOG) service provider, First shown at the Airshow China event in and other sensors, while the CS-2 is an electronic LHT can provide A350 operators with immediate one-phone- November 2016, the Cloud Shadow has a slightly reconnaissance variant with an undernose antenna call access to exchanges and rental assets via its global swept wing and is powered by a WP11C engine fairing. The CS-3 is the armed ISR version that is logistics footprint, said the German MRO company. mounted between the butterfly tails, providing a represented by the mock-up on display. n AfBAA gears up for first-ever AfBAC The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) is gearing up to host the African Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition a few days after the SteelRock NightFighter UAV makes international debut Dubai Airshow concludes. Dubbed AfBAC Expo 17, the event will be held from November 29 to December 1 at Johannesburg’s Lanseria Airport in SteelRock UAV is introducing its NightFighter UAV are manufactured at its UK facility. An in-house South Africa, and the agenda in the first day’s conference will focus on technology to the Middle Eastern market this week research and development team featuring Former “supporting African business aviation evolution.” at the 2017 Dubai Airshow. Exhibiting at the UK First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas reviews The first AfBAC event took place in Cape Town a year ago but this Department for International Trade Defence and the products. Zambellas recently joined the company year’s will be larger and include a static aircraft display. It will be hosted by Security Organization’s showcase (Stand 856C), the as a senior advisor and participates as a part of the Execujet at its Lanseria FBO. company is demonstrating its portfolio of multi-plat- research and development team. Speakers at the event include CEO of IBAC Kurt Edwards; NBAA v-p form UAVs. SteelRock UAV is looking for partners in “I’m delighted to join SteelRock UAV’s highly of regulatory and international affairs Doug Carr and GAMA senior v-p the region to help market the company’s technology. impressive teams who are restlessly driving their of international and environmental affairs Ed Smith. The keynote speech The NightFighter uses narrowcast digital radio extraordinary UAV and C-UAV business toward dom- will be delivered by director of the South African Civil Aviation Authority, transmissions to neutralize hostile UAV threats. It has ination of this highly relevant and specialist part of Poppy Khoza. Lectures will cover stimulating local demand, examining a range of 3.8 km and can be configured for specific the sector,” said Zambellas. “The Dubai Airshow is case studies for aircraft operation in Africa, reviewing how RPAS may customer requirements. The device has endured a pivotal event for SteelRock UAV, where we will be make skies safer and imagining the future of aviation in Africa. radiation hazard testing to ensure the safety of oper- looking for compatible and innovative strategic part- AfBAC will provide more than 60 hours of workshops at the event. ators as well as the environment. ners in the Middle East to help commercialize our The Air Law Firm will discuss value added tax on imports and exports, Like the NightFighter, SteelRock UAV’s products technology in the region.” S.C. Satcom Direct will tackle cyber security issue management and Jeppesen will examine digital navigation products.

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Airbus Defence and Space (Chalet P10, undernose turret, surveillance radar under Stand 552) is showing off its Armed ISR the and comprehensive communi- version of the C295 tactical transport for cations and self-protection suites. the first time at the Dubai 2017. In the light version, the first of which is The aircraft has generated significant due for customer delivery later this year, interest in the MENA region from cus- the aircraft has a roll-on/roll-off FITS tomers seeking a long-endurance ISR and and two manually-aimed machine-guns light attack capability. The use of a tactical mounted in the rear paratroop door - transport as a platform rather than a dedi- ways. As shown on the aircraft at Dubai, cated light attack aircraft permits a greater the lightly-armed version employs the range of sensors, self-protection defenses 0.5-in (12.7-mm) M3D gun with a 950- and weapons to be carried, as well as rpm rate of fire. The guns are fitted to roughly doubling the patrol endurance. Nobles mounts that can be installed in

Development by Airbus of an armed around 30 minutes onto the cargo hold WAGNER MARK C295 was driven by customer desires to floor. Up to 1,250 rounds can be carried Originally developed as the CASA/IPTN CN-235, the Airbus C295 transport is now available have OEM involvement in such a complex per gun, which can be used for fire sup - with various weapons capabilities for the armed ISR role. engineering exercise, not only to keep pression during assaults. Installing the costs down by being able to incorporate door guns requires some minor local Airbus has teamed with Roketsan to FAP-DS discarding sabot ammunition any necessary modifications during pro- modification to the parachute doors to provide the initial guided weapon suite, that offers high muzzle velocity, in turn duction, but with particular regard to the attenuate blast effects, and these mod - although other weapons can be inte- translating into high accuracy at ranges load/fatigue issues encountered when ifications will be applied to all future grated. Each can carry up to of up to 2.5 miles (4 km). routinely firing weapons. production C295s. Machine gun test fir- four L-UMTAS missiles, pods for the A critical design review is due to be At the heart of the Armed ISR C295 is ing has already been conducted. Cirit laser-guided rocket, and the Teber- completed before the end of the year, with the Airbus FITS (fully integrated tactical In the heavy weapons version the air- 82 laser-guided bomb with Expal war- ground tests due to begin next summer. system) mission system that has been craft is proposed with a fixed FITS instal- head. Additionally the C295 can carry Some of the elements, such as the four- installed in over 90 overland/maritime lation. The aircraft is intended to have seven-round Equipaer pods for firing the round launcher for L-UMTAS, have already reconnaissance aircraft. The latest gen- four underwing hardpoints, two of which Expal CAT-70 unguided rocket. Armed been fit-checked. Flight test is scheduled eration of FITS can be fitted in the C295 have already been fully developed for the with a full load of 16 L-UMTAS missiles to begin in the late summer/early fall of in either fixed or roll-on/roll-off configu- maritime versions that carry torpedoes or the C295 has an endurance of eight to 2018 using a company-owned testbed. That rations, and can manage both sensor and anti-ship missiles. A second pair of hard- nine hours. aircraft is currently testing the modifica- weapons operation. points is to be added further outboard, Giving the C295 a true “gunship” capa- tions required by the Canadian Fixed-Wing Led by customer requirements, develop- with development work due to be com- bility is a Mauser BK 27 auto-cannon on a SAR program, and will then be adapted ment of the armed C295 has pursued two pleted next year. Only minor strengthen- mount engineered specially for the C295 for Armed ISR trials requirements when distinct avenues, a lightly armed version ing modifications are required to accept by Escribano. This is slaved to a second FWSAR work is completed. Flight testing and a heavy weaponized aircraft. Both can the hardpoints, and can be accomplished electro-optic turret mounted under the of the armed version is due to be com- be fitted with electro-optic sensors in an on the final assembly line. port side of the fuselage. The gun fires pleted by summer 2019. n

establishing a strong deterrent base.” He that “we are working with the Saudi-led Yemen issue raised at Air said that the UAE Air Force was “a highly coalition on the ground in teams in the capable and professional force.” border region to assist them in their oper- Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Naser Al Alawi, the ations, without getting into targeting.” Chiefs Conference air force commander, said that his airmen Last July, a legal challenge mounted by were following “well-defined and restric- the UK’s Campaign Against the Arms Trade by Chris Pocock tive rules of engagement” over Yemen. He (CATT) failed to halt British arms exports revealed that Emirati troops and airmen to Saudi Arabia. CATT repeated the UN Senior Emirati leaders have hit back at were deployed in six locations within assessment that more than 10,000 people criticism of Operation Restore Hope, the Maj. Gen. Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The conflict had been killed in Yemen since the Sau- Saudi-led coalition of Arab air forces that Ibrahim Naser with the Houthi rebels has now lasted di-led intervention in 2005, and accused have been attacking what they describe as Al Alawi nearly 1,000 days, he noted. Riyadh of “repeated and serious breaches” rebel Al Houthi forces in Yemen. The oper- said the UAE But the U.S. Air Force has been at pains of international humanitarian law. The ation has attracted unprecedented criti- forces under to distance itself from air targeting policy High Court in London ruled that the sales cism from humanitarian agencies—and his command in the Saudi-led campaign. Lt. Gen. Jef- were lawful, however, based on evidence in a report commissioned by the United have well- frey Harrigan, commander U.S. air forces from the U.K. Ministry of Defence that Nations Security Council—for indiscrim- defined rules of in CENTCOM, told AIN last September was heard in secret. The judgement was inate targeting of civilians and refugees. engagement. that although his airmen were providing on a narrow legal point, and the judges There has also been renewed specula- air refueling tanker support to Operation reflected that there was “a substantial tion that the coalition will soon launch a huge scale, according to relief agencies. Restore Hope, and were present in the body of evidence” that the coalition had an offensive on the rebel-controlled port Speaking at the Dubai International Saudi Combined Air Operations Center acted in the manner outlined by the CATT. of Hodeida. It has been the conduit for Air Chiefs Conference (DIAC2017) on (CAOC) in Riyadh, they were not advis- The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Iran’s supply of weapons to the Houthis, November 11, Emirates Airline and Dubai ing on targeting. “We are only working has used British-supplied Tornado and including the ballistic missile that was CAA chairman Sheikh Ahmed, represent- deconfliction with U.S sorties and liaising Typhoon fighters to attack targets in fired at Riyadh last week. But Hodeida also ing the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Moham- on squawk codes, etcetera,” he added. He Yemen, with weapons that include Pave- handles relief supplies for a Yemeni pop- med, claimed that the UAE “has favored repeated that policy at a press conference way IV dual-mode guided bombs that are ulation that faces disease and famine on peaceful resolution of conflicts [while] here in Dubai on November 11, adding manufactured by Raytheon in the U.K. n

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More fl ights, more revenue. That’s great for business. Utilization defi ned. www.cfmaeroengines.com CFM International is a 50/50 joint company between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines New iPad app from CEFA debriefs flights in privacy by Ian Sheppard

Colmar, France-based CEFA Aviation This is the first self-improvement tool. (Stand 378) has developed a new product Nothing else exists on the market” to allow for iPads that will allow pilots to review pilots to review their flights in such detail.” their detailed flight profiles in confidence The iPad has to be connected to the and learn from them. The company’s main Internet so that it can take the flight data product Flight Animation System (FAS) is from the Cloud, but the download happens already in use with airline flight data man- straight after a flight so it can be reviewed agement (FDM) departments worldwide, as soon as the pilot(s) want, in the cockpit, and was developed by company founder in the bar, or back at home in privacy. and CEO Dominique Mineo after he left It took seven months to put the system ’s Crossair in 2000. in place with ANA, said Mineo. It is also According to Mineo, the new product— set up to provide video, and ANA pilots CEFA AMS (Aviation Mobile Services)— have already “created tens of thousands will help address issues with “loss of of videos” they have reviewed after flights, CEFA believes that if pilots can debrief their own performance in confidence, with instrument piloting skills due to automation,” some- said Mineo. “All videos are de-identified and outside views, then every flight becomes a training flight. thing even the latest flight simulators and encrypted,” added Mineo. “Pilots can don’t really help to address. view it together as a team if they wish. The costs, preserve aircraft in good condition cannot see the identity of the pilots who idea is to have a mirror. They can play it and help to avoid their being removed flew the approaches. back at various speeds and compare.” from service for repairs. Mineo said, however, that “it’s good to He added, “ANA had an idea: to bring a Experience with ANA has shown that have a neutral advisor available to speak video of their flight to each pilot. I said I “one out of five takeoffs has been watched with a pilot who has a concern. have had the same idea.” So the next step, by a pilot, and every second landing. And He concluded by saying airlines tell having completed implementation with there is not the stigma of the pilot having their pilots they need to put the Dominique ANA, is to seek other customers by pro- to ask to review something.” An internal on, “So they don’t make an error,” aware Mineo, moting AMS at shows such as the Dubai survey by ANA’s flight operations depart- that they are getting less manual flying, so CEFA Aviation Air Show. ment showed that 90 percent of its pilots errors could be more likely. “This creates founder and Price depends on an operator’s size said it was a good addition. a downward spiral…it’s a crazy situation.” CEO (it is mainly aimed at airlines at present). Mineo pointed out another advan- CEFA is due to participate in a round There is an initial fee and a fee per flight. tage: the flight operations department table on automation at the GATE (Gulf He said AMS takes evidence-based “We will do a case-by-case price for exist- can check how many videos have been Aviation Training Event), taking place training a step further; the fact the com- ing [FAS] customers,” said Mineo, “but it requested for a particular airport. He used on the second day of the Dubai Air Show pany’s launch customer for AMS is All is a separate product.” He said savings for Runway 05 at Geneva as an example. “It’s (Monday, November 13). A “White Paper” Nippon Airlines (ANA) of Japan (with an operator could be huge, but is intangi- a proactive way to see that there might titled “The Benefits of Flight Data Anima- 3,000 pilots using it since last March) ble, noting that avoiding tail strikes and be something tricky, such as a hill where tion: An Airlines Perspective” is available goes a long way to explaining where it other anomalous flight situations, such northerly wind speed increases on short for download on CEFA’s website. It was fits in. Loss of face in Japanese culture as hard landings, through a well-trained final. Then you can put it in the simula- produced in conjunction with Rick Adams can, more than in other cultures, prevent pilot workforce would save maintenance tor and re-create the threat.” The airline of AeroPerspectives. n pilots from admitting mistakes. “The idea is to have a better, individualized briefing tool,” Mineo said. Experience with ANA has shown how well AMS works, said Mineo, and how Rockwell Collins updating Greek navy’s P-3B Orions much it can add compared to just simula- tor recurrent checks. “To improve train- Lockheed Martin (Stand 1190) has selected which includes a mid-life upgrade to extend operating in compliance with new and future ing, you’d need more simulator time with Rockwell Collins to provide the Flight2 all- service life by 15,000 hours, phased depot communications, navigation, surveillance the greater costs involved,” he said. glass integrated flight deck for Greece’s maintenance, a Greece-indigenous mis- and air traffic management systems require- Hellenic Navy P-3B Orion four-engine tur- sion integration and management system ments, anywhere in the world. Informal Post-flight briefings boprops. The modification is part of the and the avionics upgrade. In the cockpit, seven LCDs replace AMS allows pilots to review every flight Hellenic Navy P-3B maritime patrol air- The Rockwell Collins Flight2 modifica- the original instrumentation, including a with instrument and external views, craft modernization and upgrade program, tion allows the Hellenic P-3Bs to continue portrait-oriented primary and multifunc- reflect on it and correct anything that tion display in front of each pilot, and a they know to be wrong. Crews are able large landscape mapping display in the to discuss flights afterwards, giving them- center alongside two engine displays. The selves a post-flight briefing even if it’s in upgrade also adds integrated IFF Mode 5 the bar afterwards. “This also increases capabilities. A similar avionics package is acceptance of any failures,” compared already installed on 15 Greek C-130s. with an instructor telling a pilot, said “P-3 pilots will experience a whole new Mineo. He noted that NASA led the way in level of flight through greater situational approaching this form of evidence-based awareness, improved communications training. “Every flight can become a capabilities and useful alerts,” said Dave potential training event,” he said, point- Schreck, vice president and general man- ing out that simply relying on memory, ager of Airborne Solutions for Rockwell may also be inaccurate. Collins (Stand 1540). “They’ll be able to Mineo said that for most operators, achieve their missions more effectively to “getting to review FDM data can be a long make it home safely.” M.T. process, following a request from a pilot.

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GE Aviation has developed a new testing The GE9X design team has the tools to philosophy and process specifically for measure the effects on each engine and the GE9X engine. The company expects its components of the differing key-part that by applying its new ideas to the GE9X dimensions, operating conditions and certification testing program, the power- environmental factors they face during plant—designed as the sole-source engine testing, he said. So GE Aviation can cre- for the family—will enter ate “digital twins” of all 14 engines (from service offering reliability and durability SETT onwards) involved in the GE9X at least as good as the mature GE90-115B development program. powering the 777-300ER. These digital twins will let GE’s design- At the heart of GE’s new testing phi- ers and engineers understand in detail the losophy is a realization that “…not every specific effects of each variation occur- cycle is equal, according to Ted Ingling, ring during any given test or flight cycle, general manager of the GE9X program. according to Ingling. “So we can under- When is a cycle not a cycle? In GE’s new testing protocol, all engine cycles are not created This is an insight obtained from long stand the aging of [individual] compo- equal. The company gives greater gravitas to engine operations in challenging environments. experience of previous commercial nents and validate component designs, engine test programs,” he said. recognizing there is variation between to understand how much life of compo- and high-pressure turbine modules—is in “It’s not really cycles that matter.” What cycles,” he added. nents we have consumed going through GE Aviation’s altitude chamber for tests matters is the varying environmental those cycles,” in different operating and on the core’s aeromechanical properties and operational conditions to which an Digital Twin Advantage environmental conditions, Ingling said. and for thermal surveys. engine and its components are subjected By the time the GE9X enters service— The digital twins also will allow GE to From the SETT engine onward, con- during flight. Boeing’s 777X target service-entry date is assess how the testing conditions it sets struction of all the other seven GE9X As a result, Ingling told AIN, “We’re tak- late 2019—GE Aviation expects to have for the GE9X will mirror the real-word powerplants involved in the test pro- ing a fresh course to describe the cycles to conducted about 18,000 flight-equiva- operating and environmental conditions gram is to standard production configu- which we want to stress-test the engine.” lent cycles on the development engines the engine will face as it undergoes GE ration. GE Aviation’s SETT GE9X is now This has involved GE Aviation (Stand throughout the GE9X development Aviation flight testing, first; Boeing 777X undergoing endurance testing. Engine A20) changing its testing philosophy and and test program. Because of the new flight testing, second; and then as the number three, already completed, has testing-validation process for the GE9X, data-analytics capabilities that the com- GE9X enters commercial service. been allocated to fan mapping and oper- so that “Our mission is to stress-test it pany’s 14 digital twins will offer, “We “I suspect the [conditions set by the] ability testing. harder, run it hotter and expose it to will have much more powerful learnings factory will be harsher, but it is a way for After initial performance and reliability dust.” This will let the company emulate than [for any engine program in the past] us to be more accountable and to be more testing, engine four, also completed, is the the environmental conditions in which from those 18,000 cycles,” said Ingling. comprehensive in our interrogation of the engine allocated for flight-testing from Vic- many of the world’s GE9X engines will Testing the GE9X “isn’t adding more results of the testing,” said Ingling. GE torville in California on GE Aviation’s new exist, powering many of the 777X fleet’s sensors or more parameters” than in Aviation’s new engine-testing process “is flying testbed aircraft, a Boeing 747-400 for- take-offs and landings. Hot, dusty and past test programs, “but we’re sampling a game-changer relative to maturation [of merly operated by Japan Airlines. Engine salt-laden atmospheric conditions often them differently and marrying them up new engines], relative to our other pro- number five will be allocated to vibration prevail in the Middle East. to all the variability” between engine grams and probably for the industry.” and endurance testing, while engine six A fundamental aid to GE in develop- parts and components that will result Given that most 777X operators will will perform the endurance block testing ing its new testing process is the fact from the varying operating and environ- use the aircraft they have ordered to required for certification. Engine seven that the GE9X engine is “the first we’ve mental conditions to which each part is operate the same routes as the workhorse will be used for icing and ingestion testing designed under the banner of digital,” subjected during the test program. 777-300ERs they operate now, it will be for certification. said Ingling. From the start of GE9X This will transform GE Aviation’s “abil- important for the GE9X upon service Confirming that the GE9X is “a little testing in the spring of 2016—and par- ity to be precise on engines that don’t have entry to offer operational reliability, dura- heavier” than the GE90-115B, mainly ticularly from the start of certification all the operating [history]” of its existing bility and performance-retention levels because it has a larger fan diameter (its testing using the production-configured commercial-turbofan powerplants, such that mirror those of the GE90-115Bs and fan-casing diameter, at 134 inches, is the second engine to test (SETT) in May as the long-proven GE90-115B. It will GE90-110Bs powering all 777-300ERs and largest of any commercial- 2017—the company’s engineers can take mean that “as we go through the [GE9X] 777-200LRs. ever), Ingling said GE Aviation plans to “all the analytics from the field and pull maturation [process] and as we pass a “Our vision is that the engine will be begin flight-testing the GE9X “later this them back to the factory.” certain number of cycles, we will be able more predictable from day one, and ulti- year,” though he declined to provide an mately in operation it will have better estimated date. reliability,” said Ingling. “I think it will be Ingling did, however, confirm toAIN better and will set a new standard, but our that “On the 747 testbed we scooted the immediate goal is to help our customers [special GE9X] pylon a little forward.” bring it into service as seamlessly as pos- That’s because the GE9X’s fan-casing sible” alongside their existing 777-300ER diameter is 28 inches larger than that of and 777-200LR engines. the GE CF6-80C2 engines that occupy Including GE Aviation’s original devel- the other three pylon positions. GE has opment GE9X (the first engine to test also tilted the test engine slightly—“it’s [SETT], which the company began test- real modest, a little tilt.” That ensures ing in March 2016), eight engines will the GE9X will have adequate ground be involved in the GE9X test program— clearance when slung under the specially not including one or more rebuilds of developed, Boeing-manufactured pylon each engine after the completion of the below the port wing of the testbed air- interim phase of its test regime. Addition- craft. “But in general, it’s flight-aligned— With many GE9X engines destined for the Middle East, GE is optimizing its test program to ally, a GE9X core—comprising the GE9X it has to be,” said Ingling, for normal flight better match the dispatch reliability of its in-service GE-90-115B turbofans. high-pressure compressor, combustor and certification testing. 

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More Hangar Space To meet the needs of Jet Aviation’s international market, the company is expanding some facilities. The Basel facility will see the addition of a 94,000-sq-ft hangar in the second half of 2018 to meet the demand for completions, mainte- nance and refurbishment services. Jet Aviation’s Singapore facility will expand to accommodate an interior shop as well as a third 49,000-sq-ft hangar with humidity control and air-conditioning. Another way Jet Aviation is preparing to meet the needs of its international market is a new sales-force training program in Basel. The program, which is still in its trial phase, would take place two to three days a year and allow sales directors to receive exposure to operations in the maintenance hangar. Suppliers would teach the directors about different avionics products or regulations and other technical subjects. The program would consist of 50 training events along with external and internal coaching sessions. “The way forward, in my opin- ion, is training, training, training,” Kerschbaum told AIN. “We started a global sales training [program] THE ORIGINAL for our sales force worldwide. This training program gives the sales director the opportunity to do Many claim originality, but there is always only one true pioneer. In designing the PC-12 hands-on training in the hangar, our objective was to create the world’s most versatile, high performance, efficient and have our suppliers teach [them] safe aircraft and back it up with the highest level of service. Today, with over 1,500 aircraft about the different avionics prod- ucts or learn about the challenges in operation, our commitment is just as strong as when the first PC-12 was delivered. we face on a daily basis with avia- At Pilatus, we succeed by helping our customers succeed. How’s that for an original idea? tion authorities.” MRO sales for this year are “sat- Step up to the “Pilatus Class” now. isfying,” according to Kerschbaum, despite some delays in Macau Pilatus Aircraft Ltd • Switzerland • Phone +41 41 619 61 11 • www.pilatus-aircraft.com because of Typhoon Hato and con- struction delays in Basel, but the company is expected to meet its MRO sales levels from last year. n

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737 Max As the second 787-10 flew and GE ran the Boeing forges ahead with flight-testing 777X’s certification-standard GE9X engine, lessor Avalon was delivering the first 737 by Ian Goold Max 8 (737-8) re-engined single-aisle twinjet to Malaysian operator Melindo Air. For a manufacturer with a high public pro- to arrive in Singapore, possibly in March. a passenger-cabin interior and is used While four flight-test examples—dubbed file, Boeing Commercial Airplanes can on Meanwhile, after painting, LN622/ for AMM validation, fuel-consumption 1A001 through 1A004—have finished flight occasion be surprisingly coy. Questioned ZC003 was scheduled to begin systems measurement, performance and systems trials, two larger 737 Max 9s (1D001 and regarding progress with various jetliner checks, fueling and engine runs, and by (including enhanced environmental con- 1D002) remain busy. variants (and sub-variants), it restricts com- late October had reached the flight line, trol) testing. Continuing development is set to ments to “Limited information is available according to Boeing. Asked about current flight-testing include the Max 8-like (but more-densely publicly on our flight-test program.” “We are making progress [with testing] activities, Boeing said , “All three of our seated) 737 Max 200, which will be the There is inevitable interest from indus- and are 70 percent complete,” reported flight-test airplanes [ZC001, ZC036, and low-cost variant; the smaller 737 Max 7; try and the wider traveling public in, for the manufacturer, while declining to pro- ZC002] are in test.” Singapore Airlines and the stretched Max 10, launched at the example: numbers of test flights and vide further information about cumulative has ordered 49 aircraft—making it also in June. Each of these latest flight-hours (FH) scheduled and logged; flight-hours logged, remaining tests and a the variant’s largest customer—and has 737 variants is powered by the new CFM completion of test campaigns; certifica- likely completion date. This longer vari- taken options on an additional six. International Leap-1B engine, and has tion progress; and such milestone events ant, which involves an 18-foot (5.5-meter) “advance technology” winglets and large

as demonstrations of Vmu [minimum “stretch” of the basic 787-9, is assembled 777X avionics displays, among other changes. “unstick” speed] and cabin evacuation exclusively at North Charleston because In May General Electric ran GE9X engine December should see join-up of the trials, and ultimate load tests). But infor- its long center-body section cannot fit in Number 002, the first full certifica- 737-7 fuselage and wing units, produc- mation remains curtained. “We do not the 747-based Dreamlifter transporter. tion-standard example of the 777X’s exclu- tion having officially begun in October release these details related to current The first aircraft to fly, Rolls-Royce Trent sive powerplant. Boeing expects to have with manufacture of the first wing spars flight test programs,” Boeing toldAIN . 1000 (T1000)-Ten-powered ZC001/LN528, completed all detail-design work for the in Boeing’s Renton, Washington factory. Nevertheless, the U.S. manufacturer is is being used to test automatic landing aircraft (comprising the -8, -9, and -10 vari- Boeing also is “working toward firm busily at work preparing for the 777-9 large (autoland), avionics, envelope expansion, ants) before 2018. The manufacturer has configuration” for the Max 10 in the twin-aisle twinjet scheduled to fly in 2019, flutter, propulsion, primary flight controls, already performed much of the avionics, “coming months.” The 737-10 features a completing the 787-10 test campaign and and stability and control. It was followed power and other systems ground testing. re-worked that will require finalizing certification work on the re-engined into the air in May by second example Also by year-end, Boeing plans to have additional flight-testing; the undercar- single-aisle 737 Max 9 (737-9). Here is a sum- ZC036/LN548, which is fitted with the alter- integrated for representa- riage was selected from several concepts mary of what we know about each: native General Electric GEnx-1B engines. tive performance ground-test article. “Sev- that included different design parameters, ZC036 is used for aircraft maintenance eral ‘labs’ are running; others will continue all engineered to ensure necessary runway 787-10 manual (AMM) validation, flutter, per- to come online through the rest of [2017] clearance for the longer airframe. In late September, Boeing delivered the formance and stability and control work. and early next year,” Boeing told AIN. Boeing 737-9 flight trials are “on track to 600th example of its 787 “middle-of-the- The other 787-10 test aircraft—T1000- By late October the manufacturer had conclude by the end of 2017,” according to market” twin-aisle jet, six years and one TEN-engined ZC002/LN565—sports delivered the front and rear spars for Boeing, certification flying having started day after handing over the first. About a with first flight of 1D001 in April. As much as week later, at its North Charleston final-as- 30 percent of earlier 737-8 testing—especially sembly facility in South Carolina, Boeing Boeing 777X stability and control work—is expected to be completed final assembly of and rolled repeated on this first “stretch” sub-variant. out 787 Line Number (LN) 622—dubbed Both flight-test 737-9s have been ZC003—the first -10 built for launch cus- engaged on model-specific tests. Aircraft tomer Singapore Airlines—as the company 1D001 is being used for autoland, avion- began series production of this third vari- ics, flutter, and stability-and-control trials; ant (following the 787-8 and -9). while 1D002 has been assigned to environ- This aircraft is not the very first of the mental control system testing. new variant, as two other examples have This “fourth-generation 737” flight-test entered flight-testing since the first flew story began with first Max 8 sub-variant in March, and it might not even inaugu- 1A001. rate 787-10 commercial service with the Asian carrier in about five months. Unof- 747-8 ficially, the airline’s second such machine Finally, Boeing said that the 747-8 does (LN656/ZC004) is expected to be the first not have an active test program. n

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DAVID M c DAVID we are aiming to provide at our new air- ports in Salalah and Muscat.” Al Hosni added the agreement is for the next 10 all-Bombardier fleet has flown into are years. “We hope this step will boost the VistaJet’s Middle East in the Middle East. Dubai is the favor- level of VIP services at the new Mus- ite destination for customers departing cat International Airport and at Salalah from Moscow, London, Nice and Mum- International Airport, which in turn will customer base jumps 50% bai, which also are the highest traffic driv- take us closer to our strategic goal…to ers for the region. The company’s fleet become among the top 20 airports in by Chad Trautvetter includes Challenger 350s, 605s and 850s, the world [by 2020].” plus Global 5000s and 6000s. The newly refurbished FBOs, which Business aviation charter membership in our customer base in the region.” Overall, private jet travel in the Middle are located in the general aviation ter- company VistaJet’s Program Membership The company’s recent approval to oper- East has increased in lockstep with the minals at both airports, are expected hours have doubled this year in the Mid- ate to and from Saudi Arabia allows Vista- rise in companies launching subsidiar- to open soon. dle East, thanks to a 50-percent increase Jet more freedom and flexibility to fly in ies in the region. “In the past five years, “Jetex is delighted to be at the fore- in program customers in the region. The and out of the country, the one account- the Middle East has seen a major shift to front of a new era for business aviation company also has received Saudi Arabia’s ing for its greatest share of customers in corporate use and currently 70 percent of in Oman,” said Mardini. “We take great approval for “full flying service” as its the region, at 39 percent. “Saudi Arabia overall private aviation flights within the pride in the quality and expertise of regional expansion continues. has even more potential for growth,” the region are for business purposes,” Vista- our team, who strive to deliver best-in- “With clients buying more hours to Malta-based company said. United Arab Jet said. class experiences at all times. Oman is meet their flying needs, VistaJet consid- Emirates is VistaJet’s second-largest Earlier this year, the company intro- a crucial market for us in the region and erably surpasses the overall Middle East market in the region, with a 30-percent duced VistaJet Direct, a digital member- marks another milestone in our growth.” business aviation sector’s results, which share. Qatar, Kuwait and Egypt combined ship giving customers priority access to Oman is growing as an aviation hub is forecast to realize 9 percent growth account for 21 percent of the company’s available one-way and empty-leg flights. in the Gulf Cooperation Council region, this year,” said company founder and Middle East business, split evenly among It also secured a $150 million investment and the two airports have a combined chairman Thomas Flohr. “With a grow- the three countries. from Rhône Capital in September, allow- capacity to handle more than 20 mil- ing demand for global travel in the Mid- Sixty-eight of the more than 1,600 ing VistaJet to capture even more market lion passengers a year. C.E. dle East, we foresee a continued increase wordwide airports that VistaJet’s share by offering global coverage. n

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body would act as a center of competence Russia facing obstacles to render assistance including aftersales support and offer attractive operating and financial lease packages to foreign airlines. breaking into the Iran market The program also sets a target for sales, namely 215 SSJ100 and MC-21 jetliners by Vladimir Karnozov worth $7.65 billion from 2018 to 2025. So far, the only significant Super - The Kremlin wants to explore the civil exceeding the applicable “de minimis” the Aviadvigatel PD-10, which uses the jet sales outside of Russia have come aviation market in the Middle East, but percentage for a particular country stands core from the larger PD-14 turbofan now from of Mexico. Sukhoi and its the toughening U.S. sanctions and rhet- subject to the Export Administration undergoing trials for the Irkut MC-21 Italian partner, Superjet International, oric have diminished its chances in Iran, Regulations (EAR) as set by the the U.S. narrowody. But replacing the SSJ100’s promise to deliver the eight remaining which many considered a big market for Department of Commerce. The “de mini- SaM.146 is not an economically viable SSJ100s out of the Interjet order for Russian products in light of the last year’s mis” percentage generally is 25 percent, but solution, according to United Engine 30 aircraft by year-end. UAC considers Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action the percentage lowers to 10 percent when Corporation general designer and deputy Iran a natural market for the Superjet, (JCPOA), or so-called Iran nuclear deal. applied to what the U.S. deems “terrorist CEO Yuri Shmotin. considering the large number of out - Signed in late 2015, the JCPOA came supporting countries,” such as Iran, North The SaM.146 arose out of a joint devel- dated and well-worn Fokker 100 jets into force in January 2016. It represents Korea, Sudan and Syria. The share of U.S.- opment program between Powerjet part- that need replacing there. a treaty between Iran and the five per- made components in the SSJ100 totals ners Safran Aircraft Engines of France Meanwhile, Boeing won orders for manent members of the United Nations some 13 percent. and Russia’s Saturn, which now operates large shipments of jets new from the Security Council—the UK, the U.S., In October, Russian minister for indus- as a member of United Engine Company factory to Iran Air and Iran Aseman France, China and Russia—as well as Ger- try and trade Denis Manturov said his (ODK). Shipments commenced in 2010 Airlines in 2016 and 2017, but worsen- many and the European Union. Moscow country considered replacing U.S.-made and flight operations the following year. ing relations between Washington and hoped that easing of the West’s stance components in the Superjet 100 (SSJ100) As of October 2017, operational engines Tehran have presented a threat to its toward Tehran would create a more favor- in an effort to render the aircraft EAR have logged more than 700,000 hours eventual fulfillment. “In our view, there able climate for trade and make it possible compliant. The minister acknowledged on-wing. Earlier this month PowerJet is no problem [regarding the deal], but to place a worthwhile number of Sukhoi that replacing the U.S.-made parts would delivered the 300th engine to Sukhoi if the U.S. government impedes this Superjet 100 (SSJ100) regional jets with require a lengthy, consistent effort, add- Civil Aircraft (SCAC). Headquartered in contract, then they haven’t honored local Iranian operators. ing that the process could threaten SSJ100 France, Powerjet carries responsibility for their commitments under the JCPOA,” Around the time of the JCPOA’s signing, certificates granted earlier by EASA and customer relations, including sales and said Iranian minister for foreign affairs Dmitry Rogozin, deputy chairman of the other authorities. But Moscow will have aftersales support and services. It main- Javad Zarif. “We will see in the coming Russian government’s military industrial to proceed in that way if the U.S. refuses tains spare parts distribution centers in months to what extent Europe will resist complex, forecast that Iranian airlines the requested permission to export to Iran Villaroche and Lytkarino. the excessive U.S. [demands], and this could take about 100 Superjets over the or simply does not answer, Manturov said. will demonstrate whether the JCPOA course of the next five years. Some would Earlier, United Aircraft president Yuri Renewed Export Strategy will continue [to remain in place] and come from a local assembly line to be estab- Slyusar addressed the same issue. “We The idea of SSJ100 re-equipping gained whether Europe can play a role on the lished under a special agreement between filed the request with OFAC…but there momentum after the Russian government international stage.” Tehran and Moscow. Two years later, his is no exact time within which the U.S. approved in late September a renewed Because new Airbus jets and ATR 72 forecast looks like an unattainable dream. side should reply,” he said. UAC is not in civil aviation export strategy. Scheduled turboprops delivered to Iran Air since a position to apply pressure on the U.S. to run until 2025, the policy sets mea- last year contain a number of U.S. com- Deal Barriers side, and so it can only wait for a response. sures that the Kremlin would require of ponents and use U.S. technologies, they Even though the issue of SSJ100 sales Meanwhile, Moscow and Tehran have aircraft developers and manufacturers stand subject to approval by OFAC. Both has risen to the level of Presidents Putin agreed in principle on a deal covering an to promote high-tech exports. Accord- manufacturers acquired the required and Rouhani, several barriers to such a initial batch of 12 Superjets, according to ing to the document, last year the local permissions, but the recent United deal exist. One centers on the need for Alexander Novak, minister for energy and industry exported 11 SSJ100s worth $470 Nations speech by President Trump and Sukhoi to obtain permission to export co-chairman of the Iran-Russia intergov- million. Russia considers that level too his address on the JCPOA give ample the Superjet to “rogue states” from the ernmental commission. low, hence the need for additional aid to evidence of the changing attitude of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) In addition to the U.S. parts, the local industry. The new program calls for U.S. administration toward the regime of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Superjet’s large European content totals allocation of 12.9 billion roubles for var- in Tehran. Should the White House pro- The latter administers and enforces eco- more than 60 percent of the aircraft’s ious measures of support in 2017-2022, hibit jetliner exports to Iran, the only nomic and trade sanctions based on U.S. value. Many items come from France, chiefly for improving aftersales support viable options for the local carriers might foreign policy and national security goals. including avionics from Thales and of Russian-made aviation equipment. involve taking used airplanes from the According to the current regulations, engine cores from Safran. Some from the Separately, to promote sales worldwide, secondary market or buying new ones an item made outside the U.S. that incor- Kremlin’s elite, including Rogozin, have the program suggests establishing what it with no U.S. content from Russian and porates controlled U.S.-origin content suggested reengining the Superjet with calls a specialized leasing platform. The Chinese manufacturers. n

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DAVID M cINTOSH DAVID 20 years, according to the GMF. Specifically, Airbus put Middle East 20-year new-aircraft requirements at: 1,082 single-aisle aircraft, 1,078 twin-aisle and Airbus: Traffic shifting toward Gulf mid-size freighters, and 428 very-large pas- senger and cargo machines. Given the man- by Ian Goold ufacturer’s recently acquired interest in the Bombardier C Series, Gordon conceded that The geographic center of gravity for world- according to Airbus director of strategic grows outside traditional markets.” An future GMF editions might need to intro- wide air traffic continues to move inexo- marketing and analysis Andrew Gordon. increasing consideration is that, as it duce reference to slightly smaller aircraft. rably eastwards; from somewhere in the Acknowledging that airports in the region matures, a young Middle East population The related market survey is not restricted mid-North Atlantic Ocean 40 years ago, feature “lots of connecting traffic” between will want to travel more to see the world. to the 100-seat lower threshold in numbers it has now reached a point in east-central Europe to the west and Asia to the east, he that Airbus publishes but simply reflects the North Africa and is expected to have crossed said that operations are essentially similar LCC Growth smallest aircraft it has offered until now. the Red Sea (and be heading directly for the to services in other areas. “The location Gordon noted the growing develop- Generating meaningful statistics for the Gulf) by 2036, according to Airbus market enables carriers to operate very efficiently.” ment of low-cost carriers (LCCs) in the GMF might appear to be a dark art, but it strategy senior v-p Bob Lange. How is demand distributed across the region: “There are lots of places with high results from more than 20 years evolution. Defined by numbers of arriving, con- region, and how is that expected to change? populations and a requirement for links Gordon claimed analysis of past forecasts necting and departing passengers per city, Airbus head of global market forecasting to the Middle East.” Noting that LCCs has found traffic predictions to be “pretty and neatly illustrating the link between Fabrice Valentin pointed out that while the more than doubled their share of overall close,” while those for deliveries have income and people’s propensity to travel, largest aircraft are seen at the major hubs, capacity (available seat-kilometers/miles) been “not bad.” Nevertheless, the Airbus the observation is contained in the Euro- such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi (United Arab to some 26 percent during 2003-24, Lange director of strategic marketing and analysis pean manufacturer’s latest Global Market Emirates) and Doha (Qatar), a trend toward characterized the LCC sector as “a global concedes one misjudgement: “We under- Forecast (GMF), which analyses airlines’ many smaller single-aisle machines is evi- phenomenon.” He said that the num- estimated the growth of low-cost opera- future aircraft requirements. The noted dent at secondary city airports. ber of seats offered by LCCs on Middle tors in the late 1990s” and their impact on drift supports statistics that show air- With increasing intra-regional growth, he East domestic and intra-regional flights single-aisle deliveries. If LCCs continue to line seats offered to, from and within the reported plentiful development, “including increased by 16.4 times to some 4 million prosper, that center of gravity might arrive Middle East have increased by more than at smaller places like Oman, as tourism between 2006 and last year. in the Gulf earlier than expected. n four times since 1996, from fewer than 100 million seats/year to more than 520 million in 2016. For Airbus, the Middle East region com- prises the Gulf area and the Arab world, but A330neo flight-test progress report excludes North African nations, which are covered in its consideration of the Africa Under what it terms a “fast-paced develop- 4-hour 13-minute maiden flight on October 19 Before the A330neo inaugural flight last market (although the manufacturer recog- ment program from launch to first delivery,” at the Airbus Flight and Integration Test Centre month, Airbus had already completed some nizes the cultural links). Airbus has embarked on a 1,100-flight-hour in Toulouse, France. Monitoring aircraft sys- 130 flight-hours of testing with A330-200 In addition to seats, the region’s local car- test campaign leading to EASA and FAA tems and performance on board were flight- MSN 871 between late 2015 and the sec- riers also have increased service frequency, certification for the A330-900, the first vari- test engineers Emiliano Requena Esteban and ond quarter of this year. The work involved albeit at a lower rate. According to Lange, ant of its re-engined A330neo (new engine Gert Wunderlich and Airbus head of develop- validation of the A330neo’s upgraded seats offered by Middle East operators option), around mid-2018. The A330neo ment flight-testing, Jean-Philippe Cottet. flight-control laws, systems de-risking, and have grown by almost 150 percent since twin-aisle twinjet exclusively is powered by The full flight-test campaign will involve initial checks of Airspace cabin components 1990 and numbers of flights by about 70 Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 turbofan engines. two A330-900s (MSNs 1795 and 1813, the (such as overhead luggage bins). percent (neatly confirming the long-held An additional 300 flight hours will latter expected to fly shortly) and an A330- The A330-900’s first flight was used to Airbus contention that average aircraft size be invested in obtaining airworthiness 800 (MSN 1888), each equipped with a assess handling, check systems and expand continues to increase). approval for the smaller A330-800 variant. medium-level flight-test instrument fit. They the flight envelope up to 30,000 feet before Lange said that 40 percent of the world The European manufacturer said that flight will be complemented by first-production checking performance in approach config- population lives within four hours flying testing will be performed in an airline-like A330-900 MSN 1819 with a lighter flight-test uration at height before landing. After tak- time of the Middle East and some 87 per- operating environment intended to ensure instrumentation setup. This third machine ing off with flight controls in direct law, a cent (in countries that represent 64 percent “maximum aircraft maturity and reliability will validate the A330neo passenger cabin, climb to 10,000 feet was followed by an of global GDP) within eight hours flight at entry into service [EIS]” with A330-900 which is configured with the manufactur- assessment of A330neo handling. Further time. He cited predictions that over the next launch operator TAP Portugal. “This phase er’s Airspace interior, which is designed to expansion was made as aircraft systems 20 years the region’s economy will grow will also define the mature aircraft docu- accommodate up to 10 more passengers were monitored before the aircraft reached at 3.4 percent annually—“well above the mentation to be available at EIS.” than earlier A330-200 and -300 models. its nominal ceiling. Confirmation of behav- world average”—with the local population In the hands of experimental test pilots The overall A330neo flight-test campaign ior with the aircraft in approach mode increasing by around 100 million people to Thierry Bourges and Thomas Wilhelm, and involving MSN 1795 (600 flight-hours) and was followed by the crew conducting a reach 450 million by 2036. test-flight engineer Alain Pourchet, A330-900 MSN 1813 (500 flight-hours) comprises five go-around from 300 feet ahead of a second An obvious characteristic of Middle manufacturer’s serial number (MSN) 1795—the phases, with the second machine sched- approach and the A330neo’s first landing, East air-transport operations is the greater first of three development aircraft—made a uled to fly midway through the first period. again with flight controls in direct law. I.G. proportion of large aircraft in airline fleets,

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EMBRAER E195-E2. Designed to carry as many as 146 passengers in a single-class layout, Embraer’s biggest jet took its first flight at least three months earlier than the Embraer E-Jet programs are on track second-half 2017 date range the company originally targeted. Although the two E195- E2s will need to fly fewer hours than will as the E190-E2 enters the home stretch the four airplanes in the E190-E2 program due to several common systems, the fact by Gregory Polek that each of the three E2 variants uses its own wing design means Embraer will have The Embraer E-Jet E2 program continues Although the actual flight testing devi- Meanwhile, Pratt said it has found a to perform a dedicated testing schedule to to progress precisely on schedule, leaving ated little from the original plan, Embraer solution to earlier problems involving validate flying qualities and performance. now former commercial aircraft COO Luis did need to “optimize” testing sequences excessive rotor bowing, forcing extended The company, therefore, has given itself Carlos Affonso quite comfortable with his to accommodate problems Pratt & Whit- engine re-start intervals. “When we enter until early 2019 to gain certification. legacy as he assumes his new role of vice ney encountered with the PW1000G into service, [the rotor bow condition] For the E195-E2, the decision to use president of corporate strategy and inno- family of geared turbofans destined to will have already been fixed,” insisted dedicated has already paid divi- vation. Issuing perhaps his last update on power all three E2 variants. Affonso said Affonso. “Our customers will not see that dends, resulting in a 450-nautical-mile the E-Jet effort toAIN just ahead of the the airframer continues to follow “very problem, even though we have seen it increase in range compared with the Dubai Airshow, Affonso reported that the closely” airlines’ in-service experience during the flight test campaign…We have originally specified 2,000 nautical miles. E190-E2 program had accumulated 1,600 with the engines on the Airbus A320neo tested different Fadec software that will Announced in February 2016, Embraer’s flight hours out of an expected total of and Bombardier C Series. While Swiss cope with this issue in our application, so decision to add 4.6 feet of wingspan— 2,000, and that Embraer had performed International Airlines and Air Baltic have at EIS [entry into service] this problem and thereby increasing aspect ratio— all of the most challenging aspects of flight reported good results with the PW1500Gs will not be there.” improved lift-to-drag ratio and allowed and ground testing with minimal need for on their CS100s, Airbus customers, par- for an increase in maximum takeoff configuration changes. Program teams ticularly in India, have encountered Engine Progress weight by 4,400 pounds. More recently, recently have completed tests associated early removals of PW1100Gs from their Pratt & Whitney also has addressed qual- Embraer managed to add another 150 with aeroelastic characteristics and nat- A320neos due largely to air seal leaks and ity problems associated with the engine’s nautical miles to the E195-E2’s range, tak- ural icing, while cabin evacuation drills premature wear of combustor liners. hybrid aluminum-titanium fan blades to ing it to 2,600 nautical miles after gaining met certification requirements by what Affonso expressed satisfaction with Embraer’s satisfaction, and has added what Affonso called a better understand- Affonso called a very good margin under Pratt & Whitney’s response to Embraer’s considerable production capacity with ing of the capabilities of the airframe from the 90-second limit. concerns and confidence that the issues the addition of a new facility at its AutoAir 190-E2 test results. “So without really sig- Embraer has completed all structural plant in Lansing, Michigan. “Again, we nificantly increasing the structural weight testing on the static test airframe and have been following this very closely, so of the airplane, we were able to increase begun fatigue trials on an airframe dedi- our engineering teams as well as our pro- the maximum takeoff weights and carry cated to that task. It also has successfully duction engineering guys have been vis- more fuel,” he explained. finished all of the testing that typically Luis Carlos iting several Pratt & Whitney facilities to While increasing maximum takeoff carries a high risk for revealing redesign Affonso, vice see the measures they’ve taken for ramp weight in the 195-E2 suggests no real oper- requirements, such as tire burst tests. president of up,” reported Affonso. “And, of course, ational penalty, the mtow of the last and “I would say the amount of rework is sig- corporate because our ramp-up will be a smooth smallest member of the E2 family—the nificantly lower than we had in previous strategy and ramp-up, this also will help.” E175-E2—exceeds pilot union limitations programs,” said Affonso. “But it’s always innovation In terms of Embraer’s production plans, imposed on their operation at regional affil- expected that you have to do something.” the company has taken what Affonso iates of the three legacy airlines in the U.S. Affonso explained that engineers found characterized as a conservative approach, Unfortunately for Embraer, the labor con- “nothing big” in terms of a need for changes I would say first building E1s on its so-called hybrid tracts’ amendable dates didn’t fall until near to the airplane’s aerodynamic configu- the amount of production line to limit risk of introduc- or after the E175-E2’s original EIS target of ration, but rather minor adjustments to ing the E2s onto a newly reconfigured early 2020. As a result, Embraer delayed slat and positions and modifications rework is significantly workstation arrangement. Although entry into service by a year to allow the involving the mechanisms associated with Affonso reported that the company has airlines time to negotiate with their pilots those devices to reduce drag. lower than we had in decided on the number of airplanes it to relax the limitations appearing in the Next, schedules called for function previous programs…” plans to build during the first year of pro- so-called scope clauses of their contracts. and reliability testing, which Affonso said duction, he chose not to reveal the rate, Nevertheless, said Affonso, “the 175 is the company would perform with one would not affect the E2’s production adding that in the interest of ensuring the a go,” and the company has established of two E195-E2 flying prototypes. Hav- schedules. “As we had planned, not readiness of its supply chain and product a dedicated team to work on its develop- ing flown the first E195-E2 on March 29, being the first application is paying off,” support organization, Embraer will not ment. Embraer has now cut first metal for Embraer planned to fly the second right he noted. “Because a lot of the issues risk taking a too ambitious approach. the type and released engineering drawings. around the time of the show’s opening. will be corrected in our engines, or the “We are very fortunate that our current “There are different opinions, but my “Because the E195-E2 will benefit from solutions have already been identified. generation of E-Jets continues to be very opinion is that the scope clauses will be many of the tests done on the 190, we are We are monitoring this very closely successful,” he noted. “So we can be con- relaxed over time,” said Affonso. “We really using the 195s to help and support but we believe the engine will not be a servative in the ramp-up; for our benefit don’t know when, but we want to be ready the 190 campaign,” explained Affonso. show-stopper for us.” and the benefit of our customers.” when it happens.” T

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IDEAS BORN TO FLY ™ in its report, published earlier this year. Alafco Boeing Max “Unfortunately we are not in a position to forecast any numbers at this stage. This will be entirely driven by private sector uptick, and since we are at a rela- tively early stage, it would not be practi- cal to predict this,” an ADGM spokesman told AIN. Lessors ADD—Novus Aviation Capital Dubai-based Novus Aviation Capital is also optimistic about market conditions today. Managing director, Mounir Kuzbari, told AIN, “We are seeing organic growth through our risk and return philosophy. In more tangible terms, we are rebalanc- ing our operating lease and finance lease products. Both are proving quite attractive to the airlines. Airlines will want to have a mix of on- and off-balance sheet finance.” In 2018, Novus will continue to develop Gulf-area lessors rebound, with strength its platform and plans to open two new offices. “Next year, we are considering by Peter Shaw-Smith widening our market reach in Europe and Asia. We opened London last year, while The strange death of Middle East aircraft “The acquisition of AWAS gives us be delivered between 2017 and 2022 and, Hong Kong was launched three years ago,” lessors, widely reported in the aftermath scale, which in turn allows us to become during 2018, will continue to take delivery he said. of the global financial crisis, has proved more relevant to customers, OEMs and and place new aircraft from its order book, “The strategy from our side is to con- unfounded. suppliers. The acquisition also gives us a CEO Ahmad Al Zabin told AIN. tinue what we are doing. We are in Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), vil- phenomenal platform with a 30-plus-year “In 2016, Alafco acquired a total of 13 expansion mode, despite the abundance ified by market analysts six years ago, has track record, a strong team and the right aircraft with lease attached: nine from of liquidity that is putting pressure on re-emerged as a market force to be reck- kinds of processes and systems to allow Gecas and four from BOC Aviation. This returns. We see more passengers board- oned with, particularly after the acquisi- us to be competitive and successful at our year, Alafco has focused more on SLB ing flights every year, and limited airline tion this year of Ansett Worldwide Aviation new scale,” he said. transactions, namely [a] defaults. We strongly believe the business Services (AWAS), whose private equity “AWAS’s strong time-tested capabilities deal, as well as taking delivery of new air- will grow in the next 12 to 24 months owners were said to be seeking an exit. around asset selection, credit analysis, debt craft from its order book,” he said. beyond where we are today.” Kuwait’s Aviation Lease and Finance sourcing and technical management will “Other notable transactions during 2017 Total fleet size today, taking operating Company (Alafco) continues to radi- give us an extremely strong ability to com- include the remarketing of 13 used air- and finance leases into account, is more ate stability, and while Amedeo’s A380 pete in the marketplace, to find opportuni- craft previously leased to Airlines. than 50 aircraft, worth approximately orders appear to be a case of wishful ties and offer solutions. We are delighted Alafco has signed an agreement with U.S. $3 billion. Novus has a diversified fleet of thinking, its existing Middle East port- so far with the acquisition as everything carrier Allegiant Air for the lease of the 13 narrowbody and widebody aircraft, across folio is impressive. Firoz Tarapore, DAE that we see now that we have owned the aircraft for a lease term of 12 years. The Boeing and Airbus, divided in unit terms CEO, told AIN, “2017 was an extremely business for three months validated what transaction marks Alafco’s first entrance 50-50 overall. busy year for DAE. On the leasing side, we saw in the due-diligence process.” into the U.S. market, following the recent “We don’t have any speculative orders we issued our inaugural ABS transaction Tarapore said the near-term strategy establishment of Alafco’s subsidiary in with the OEMs, but are in discussion in the U.S. capital markets, selling both is to concentrate on narrowbody aircraft, Dublin, Ireland.” with both to see where we can add value the equity and the debt to sophisticated then to properly integrate the acquisi- During 2017, Alafco raised $300 million through speculative orders in future,” U.S. institutional buyers. tion to secure long-term growth. “We through a three-year Sharia-compliant Kuzbari said. “We also announced and closed our will focus on the most liquid narrowbody syndicated loan. The funds will be used Novus is involved in two financing acquisition of AWAS, making DAE a top- aircraft such as the A320neo and the 737 mainly to meet obligations for new air- vehicles known as the Ortus and Tam- tier player in the aircraft leasing space with Max. We will also reserve capital to serve craft deliveries over the next three years. weel funding vehicles. “Our Ortus and almost 400 aircraft worth approximately our clients’ requirements from their com- In 2017, Alafco completed several major Tamweel Leasing Funds are recognized $14 billion. Our combined leasing division mitted order book.” transactions, Al Zabin said. It took deliv- by the airlines as offering two different is now branded as DAE Capital. We issued Although DAE does not own any A380s, ery of its first three A320neos from Airbus, products: Ortus is an operating lease fund, unsecured debt in the U.S. capital markets Tarapore believes it makes sense for and delivered them to ; and also while Tamweel provides junior or mezza- for the first time in a benchmark issuance companies such as Emirates to consider took delivery of its first three A350XWBs nine funding. Ortus is funded by Japanese that was extremely well received. longer-term leases, of up to 18 years, espe- from Airbus, for delivery to Thai Airways. financial and pension institutions, and “The outlook for 2018 is strong. The cially on A380 and Boeing 777 fleets. They were subsequently sold to Amedeo is sponsored by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust integration of the leasing [businesses] is “Airlines will consider longer leases for with leases attached. Amedeo has a port- Bank and us. There is good appetite for on track and scheduled for completion in their widebody fleets if they feel it will folio of 22 aircraft under management or these products, and they should grow in the first quarter of 2018. We expect to add benefit them from a cost perspective. With oversight with Emirates and Etihad. All size,” he said. approximately $2 billion of new assets in less residual-value risk, lessors should be are A380-800s, except two B777-300ERs, “The aircraft financing and investment 2018 and secure our long-term growth able to offer more attractive pricing for a which are leased to Emirates. industry is a victim of its own success. That through an order with one or both [of the longer tenure and, if the economics make is attracting liquidity from all corners of main] OEMs.” sense, some airlines may move to longer Independent Study Is Positive the world, and this is expected to continue. As of August 31, total fleet size (owned leases,” he said. Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) com- China is a major contributor of that liquid- and managed) was 344 aircraft, plus an “With the recent switch to new-technol- missioned a report from Pricewater- ity, and, today, about 50-60 aircraft lessors additional 48 on order, consisting of 33 ogy aircraft that will have very long useful houseCoopers to look into the financial are based in China alone. At the moment, pipeline units and 15 purchase-and-lease- lives and that will not likely be replaced in center’s suitability as an aircraft financing we expect the optimism to continue.” back units (PLBs)–as opposed to specula- the short to medium term, there is per- and leasing hub, predicated on the UAE’s In July, Novus sold a B777-200ER, on tive pipeline order and sale-and-lease-back haps more room for airlines to consider extensive double taxation treaty net- lease to Emirates until January, to Nige- (SLB) units. This means DAE purchases an longer term leases in the current market.” work. “The commercial case for aircraft ria’s Air Peace. “We managed to convince existing aircraft or order slot from an air- Kuwait’s Alafco currently has an order financing and leasing businesses to be them that it was the right aircraft for flying line, and leases the aircraft back to them. book of 111 “new-technology” aircraft, to based in Abu Dhabi is strong,” PwC said on long-haul routes.,” said Kuzbari. 

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Client: Pratt & Whitney One Company Ad Title: GFT/PurePower - Go Beyond Publication: AIN International Airshow News - Nov. 13 - Day 2 Trim: 10-13/16” x 13-7/8” • Bleed: 11-1/16” x 14-1/8” • Live: 10” x 12-7/8” U.S.-designed rear section’s single vertical tail is replaced by two outwardly canted vertical control surfaces. It also retains the original Pratt & Whitney J-85 engine, as Iran has been able to acquire significant numbers of extra powerplants from other one-time F-5 operators, such as Vietnam. Iran’s Qaher-313 is a “stealthy” Indigenous Fighter? configuration Another aircraft designed with Russian inspired by the assistance that has been through a more indigenous Shafaq than 15-year development history is a fighter design. basic jet trainer and attack aircraft called the Shafaq. Russian engineers from the Design Bureau originally par- ticipated in the first versions of the air- craft, but later withdrew from the project, Iran looks west for airliners, east for fighters according to Iranian officials with the AIO. One of the engines that has been by Reuben F. Johnson considered is a single-engine installation of the MiG-29’s Isotov RD-33. While Iran has started to re-equip with For its part, Airbus has signed deals for “This problem arises primarily from The aircraft has seen several configura- modern airliners from the West, freed a total of 173 aircraft—a mix of A320, A330 the fact that legal systems have different tions, including a change from a twin ver- at last from sanctions, it is still having to and A350 models—in a set of contracts approaches to securities, title retention tical tail variant to a single-vertical design, look East for purchases of fighters and worth more than $20 billion. Iranian agreements and lease agreements, which which was called the Borhan. Since then, other defense equipment, strengthening companies Airtour Airlines and Zagros creates uncertainty for lending institu- the original design with a has ties with Russia in particular. Airlines are among the customer carriers. tions regarding the efficacy of their rights. returned as the preferred concept. In addi- When, in 2002, the country hosted its These and other sales currently being This hampers the provision of financing tion, this design now appears to have been first-ever international airshow—in the discussed were made possible by the for such aviation assets and increases the the inspiration for a more stealthy-looking free trade zone on Kish Island—the inten- controversial agreement made with borrowing cost,” reads the agreement. configuration called the Qaher-313. tion was to find a way to re-integrate its Iran by the Obama administration in Israeli and other foreign aircraft ana- industry into the world aerospace commu- 2015. The agreement, which lifted some Military Equipment lysts state that this design appears to take nity. What had been interpreted as the start technology-related and financial sanc- While Iran is finally going to get its 1970s- some of its other features from the well- of an eventual rapprochement between tions, had prohibited both companies era fleet of airliners replaced with shiny known PRC export fighter program, the Tehran and Washington had generated from making any deals with Iran, due to new Western models, the country’s mil- Shenyang FC-31. The PRC’s industry also expectations that the country would soon the U.S. content in the aircraft built by itary leadership realizes that there will has a long history of working with Iran, be freed from international isolation. both. These contracts also still require be no corresponding acquisitions of U.S. dating from the earliest days of the found- The long-awaited ability to purchase U.S. Treasury Department approval. or European military equipment. Iran’s ing of the Islamic Republic following Boeing and Airbus commercial aircraft— However, those who follow closely McDonnell-Douglas F-4s, Northrop F-5s the 1979 revolution. When Iran’s armed badly needed for Iran to respond to rap- how and where airliner aircraft sales are and Grumman F-14s are also 1970s vin- forces were denied access to purchase idly growing demand for air passenger financed, and how aircraft leasing compa- tage, but they are most likely going to be spare parts for their U.S.-made equip- services—was thought to be just around nies are organized, point out that even if replaced by Sukhoi Su-30SM models from ment, PRC engineers instructed Iranian the corner. all of the Iran deals pass muster with the Russia or one of the offerings from the firms in how to make reverse-engineered Fifteen years later, the promise of Ira- U.S. government, there is still the prob- People’s Republic of China (PRC). copies of the components they needed. nian commercial carriers to acquire the lem of an Iranian banking industry that Russia may have the initial advantage For the moment, however, Russian latest Western airliners is finally being is also now feeling its way through doing in what could turn out to be one of the industry appears to be the first choice of realized. In the past year both Boeing business with the rest of the world’s largest export fighter sales in modern Iran’s military. During the Iran Air Show and Airbus have announced several deals financial institutions; sales of airliners times. Iran already operates Mikoyan last year Russian firms were extremely with Iranian airlines which, once finalized, would have to be financed by large, inter- MiG-29 fighters and Su-24 strike aircraft careful to point out that they were only could amount to an aggregate of 300 air- national commercial banks. that it acquired in the 1990s. Iran also has offering commercial defense products to craft, representing approximately $40 bil- These banks would be unwilling to had a long association with Russia’s air- Iran for the moment. lion in sales for the two OEMs. provide financing until Iran becomes craft sector with the use of Russian-made One week after last year’s airshow, Ira- In the larger picture, these sales are not one of the signatories to the 2001 Cape on-board components in many of its nian defense minister, General Hossein “make-or-break” numbers on the compa- Town Convention, specifically the air- designs, such as the reverse-engineered Dehghan expanded on his previous state- nies’ balance sheets, “But it is definitely craft protocol that apply to airliners and copies the country has made of the F-5. ments about a contract for an Su-30MK good for both Boeing and Airbus,” finan- other mobile high-value assets. The pri- This aircraft, designed by Iran’s Aero- acquisition, saying, “The purchasing of cial analyst Douglas Harned recently told mary aim of these agreements is to pro- space Industries Organisation (AIO), is the fighter jets is on the Defence Min- ABC News. vide legal redress in the event it becomes called the Sa’eqeh and made an appearance istry’s agenda,” and that, “Any sort of necessary to seize aircraft—such as in the at last November’s Kish show. It resembles cooperation with the selling side should Airliner Sales event of non-payment. the original F-5, except that the original be conditioned upon technological part- Putting the sales in perspective, last year, nership and joint investment.” Russian Boeing’s total revenue was $94.6 billion representatives have also confirmed and Airbus earned €66.6 billion ($78.7 acceptance of these Iranian terms on billion). At the end of last year Boeing technology transfer and industrial partic- reported a sales contract with Iran Air, ipation for their own local industry. the national carrier, for $16.6 billion that All indications are that the next two included 30 stretch models of the 777 years could see a series of new agree- long-haul airliner and 50 of the 737 Max 8 ments in place that will have Iran buying for short-haul and regional routes. an entire list of new weaponry, most of Aseman Airlines has asked for 30 of the it coming from Russia, as well as from same, the new 737 model, a contract worth China. The question is what will be the $3 billion, plus options for 30 more. How- consequences for the Middle East region, ever, it is not clear whether this second a part of the world already beset by deal has been completely signed off yet. Iran still operates MiG-29s that it acquired from Russia in the 1990s. numerous conflicts. n

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FIA_DAN_BOOM_275x352.indd 1 26/10/2017 12:03 working with Airbus, working with Bom- “The important thing is to look at the New P&W combustor-lining bardier, we agreed to take production number of actual engines that we built engines and divert [them] into the spares in the [third] quarter, which is 120. And fleet…we had to do what was right for the we’re well on our way to hit that [tar- is better for Middle East ops customer here…it was unfortunate that geted] 350 to 400 [this] year; probably we couldn’t meet our commitments to… almost doubling that again next year,” by Chris Kjelgaard Airbus and Bombardier, but they under- Hayes told financial analysts on Octo- stood the need to keep the airline cus- ber 24. Although Hayes declined to say Pratt & Whitney developed a new engine program had been facing, the man- tomers up flying, and we’ve done the right how many of the 120 GTFs it delivered combustor-lining design as a result of ufacturer said. thing for the business in the long term.” in the third quarter were sent to exist- lining-degradation issues experienced by P&W increased the number of ing operators as spares and how many airlines operating Airbus A320neos pow- MRO shops performing GTF over- Bumping Up Fan-blade Production went to OEMs to install on new aircraft, ered by PW1100G-JM geared-turbofan hauls from two to four and reduced Along with P&W’s actions to clear the number of third-quarter deliveries (GTF) engines in India’s high-particulate, GTF in-shop repair time to 45 from 60 the GTF-related backlog of grounded “nearly matches” the entire number of low air-quality environment. The design days. Together with the manufactur- in-service aircraft worldwide, the com- GTF engines the company delivered in will help ensure GTF engines also operate er’s allocation of more new-production pany’s efforts to bolster its GTF fan- the first half of 2017, the P&W spokes- reliably in the Middle East, according to a PW1100G-JMs and PW1500Gs as spares blade production capabilities—which person said. knowledgeable source. to A320neo-family and C Series opera- represented a pacing item that created “Nothing is holding us back” any more, The engine-maker declined to comment tors, respectively, it reduced the global quality-control and volume-production the spokesperson continued. “Now we’re on the specifics of any engine-reliability GTF-related AOG backlog to one aircraft issues for the GTF program for more than just gearing up the mass of machinery on measures it is taking to ensure that its by October 27. At one time 15 A320neos a year—are now over. P&W is confident our way to peak maximum” annual pro- GTF engines operate reliably in the par- were grounded in India alone because it will meet its 350-400 GTF production duction of PW1000Gs. “And as we make ticulate dust-, sand- or salt-laden environ- of highly publicized technical issues target for 2017. our way to the maximum peak, we con- ments found in the Middle East, India and affecting their PW1100G-JM engines’ P&W’s major production-bottleneck tinue to evolve the engine.” parts of China, but a source familiar with combustor linings and no. 3 bearing problem with the GTF fan blades arose According to the spokesperson, at the component has detailed to AIN how compartment oil seals, the P&W spokes- from the fact that originally only one maximum GTF production rates, each P&W will boost GTF reliability in such person noted. facility—in Lansing, Michigan—was of the four final-assembly facilities pro- environments. “We had a commitment to Airbus, and manufacturing the blades, which use ducing the engines (in Middletown and According to the source, the we had a commitment to Bombardier to an innovative aluminum-honeycomb West Palm Beach in the U.S., in Munich PW1100G-JM’s new combustor-lining deliver a certain number of engines this structural design to make the blades and Japan Aero Engine Company’s line configuration has more cooling-air holes year to support their aircraft production extremely strong but also extremely at IHI in Mizuho) will be able to deliver overall and a higher density of cooling plans…[but] we made the decision in early light. Compounding the problem, only 500 GTFs a year. There are, however, holes in the combustor’s known hot spots October or late September…that we were half of the shop’s early-production GTF two caveats to this statement: the num- than the previous design. So if some of a going to redirect a number of spares to our fan blades were demonstrating the req- ber of engines delivered will depend on GTF engine’s air-cooling holes clog , the airline customers to make sure that they uisite design quality, and the rest had to market demand for them (though P&W new combustor-lining design will pro- had enough assets to be able to fly their be recycled. now has an order backlog of some 8,000 vide more redundancy to the amounts of planes every day,” said Greg Hayes, CEO Since then, however, the company GTFs), and it is not clear yet if P&W’s sup- cooling air being provided to the lining. of P&W’s parent United Technologies, has added two more facilities that are ply-chain arrangements will allow each This will give airlines better predictability during the company’s 2017 third-quarter producing GTF fan blades, by opening of the four assembly lines to deliver 500 for their scheduled operations of aircraft earnings conference call on October 24. another facility in Lansing and one in engines a year in the same year. If condi- with GTF engines, the source said. “While the GTF has a dispatch reliabil- Japan, according to the P&W spokes- tions are suitable, however, P&W would A Pratt & Whitney spokesperson has ity of 99.8 percent, because of these two person. At the same time, P&W has then be delivering 2,000 GTF engines confirmed toAIN that some PW1500G durability issues that we’ve been talking overcome its initial blade manufactur- a year—almost as many units as CFM engines powering Bombardier C series about, there were a number of aircraft ing-quality issues, and 95 percent of the International envisions delivering at the jets have also experienced combustor-lin- that were on the ground for unacceptably GTF fan-blades now being produced planned maximum production rate for its ing degradation and oil leaks from the no. long time periods,” Hayes said. “And so, meet the required standards. LEAP engine family. 3 bearing compartment carbon seal, like As for P&W evolving the GTF, the com- those that have affected many PW1100G- pany recently completed more than 175 JMs powering the A320neo. However, hours of ground-tests of second-generation the spokesperson said, because far fewer GTF technology at its West Palm Beach C Series jets are in service than are engine test center under the FAA’s Contin- GTF-powered A320neos, there have been uous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise far fewer unscheduled PW1500G remov- (CLEEN) program. According to P&W, als than those involving PW1100G-JMs. the engine—which was modified from And P&W has delivered enough spare an existing development example of the PW1500Gs to existing C Series operators already-certified GTF family—operated to provide cover for any unscheduled successfully in a design space never before removals that do happen. demonstrated, incorporating significantly P&W added that it will incorporate the fewer lower-pressure-ratio blades than new combustor design into all five exist- current-production GTFs and a shorter ing members of the PW1000G engine duct inlet. family, along with the final fix P&W is The company expects the engine test- developing to stop oil leaks from the no. 3 ing, 275 hours of previous fan-rig tests bearing compartment carbon seal. and other forthcoming rig tests under the FAA’s follow-on CLEEN II program, Reallocating Production Engines to demonstrate a 2 percent fuel-burn Meanwhile, P&W made a strategic deci- improvement over the comparable exist- sion, in consultation with Airbus and ing GTF family member. By the mid- Bombardier in late September, to allo- 2020s, P&W expects to obtain another 3 cate more current-production PW1000G to 5 percent fuel-burn improvement from engines as spares to the airline operators further PW1000G-family technological that experienced unscheduled removals development, which appears likely to of in-service GTFs. That has ended the With some of its geared turbofan (GTF) engines facing reliability issues in challenging include a new, advanced engine core for aircraft-on-ground (AOG) difficulties the operating environments, Pratt & Whitney responded with a new combustor-lining design. the family. n

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French manufacturers have a significant Important topics at the Dubai Airshow presence at the Dubai Airshow with 45 this year include the possible replacement companies represented. Twenty-five of of the UAE’s Mirage 2000-9s with the Rafale. those are exhibiting under the French According to some sources, French Presi- tricolor flag at the national pavilion. dent Emmanuel Macron discussed the deal The consortium is organized by the at the inauguration of the Louvre Museum Groupement des Industries Françaises in Abu Dhabi on November 9. In addition, Aéronautiques et Spatiales (GIFAS, General André Lanata, chief of staff of the Stand 840). French air force, will be part of the official

“The Dubai Airshow may not be the French delegation during the show. GIFAS INTOSH highest priority for GIFAS, but it remains organizes several company visits for its

important because of the economic poten- members, including to Strata Manufactur- M c DAVID tial of this region and the long-standing ing (Mubadala, Stand 1110), Emirates Engi- Companies participating in the GIFAS exhibit during the Dubai Airshow 2017 include Airbus, relationships between customers in the neering (Chalet A31-A33, Stand 1015) and Dassault Aviation, Safran, Thales and Zodiac Aerospace. area and French industry,” said GIFAS Etihad Engineering (Chalet S19). Defense spokesman Christophe Robin. Most of companies will also be able to meet with Dhabi International Airport and in-flight multi-mission system, designed for mari- the big names in French industry will be Emirates Defense Industries (Stand 810). entertainment equipment for Emirates time and ground surveillance. The group present, from Airbus to Dassault Avia- Many French exhibitors are here to Airline and Qatar Airways aircraft. will also present its mini-UAV Spy’Ranger, tion, Thales, Safran, MBDA and Zodiac deepen old relationships. Thales Group, “The Middle East represents 15 percent along with the latest technology in the Aerospace. for example, has had a presence in the of Thales’s total order intake [€1.5 bil- field of passenger experience and UAV At the end of 2016, GIFAS members region since 1978 and today has 300 peo- lion/$1.75 billion], according to the group. traffic management. created the Middle East French Aerospace ple working there. Its ambition is to increase the number of “Our stakes are to sell our engines to Network (MEFAN), an organization based employees in the region by 25 percent by local companies, and support Dassault in in Abu Dhabi to unite the French presence Defense Market 2020, to 400 to 500 people. its export campaign for the Rafale,” said in the region and identify potential part- French industry is well placed in the At the Dubai Airshow, Thales is intro- engine manufacturer Safran. The com- ners. MEFAN has about 30 members and Middle East with aerospace products. ducing its new Force Multiplier aerial pany provides support and MRO services is led by Vincent Gorry, the international Mirage 2000-9 electronic equipment is platform. Designed in cooperation with for CFM56 engines, 900 of which are in director of GIFAS. Its spectrum of influ- one example, along with Crotale missiles PAL Aerospace, this is a new operational service in the region. The group is also ence ranges from commercial aviation to fielded by the UAE. Thales also supplied aircraft platform equipped with a Search- part of the 50-50 AMES joint venture that military aeronautics and space. the air traffic management system at Abu master multirole radar and an Amascos it created in 2010 with AFI KLM Engi- neering & Maintenance, the MRO arm of the Air France KLM Group. “The Middle East is a very important region for us,” said an AFI KLM E & M spokesperson. The company has several ongoing discussions with local airlines and is expected to announce new MRO deals at the show. The Dubai Airshow is also an opportunity for the company to show its predictive MRO solution, Prognos. GIFAS brought a variety of French small and medium-sized enterprises to Dubai. Among them is Dedienne Aero- space, based in Toulouse, a specialist in tools for the maintenance industry. “We have a development strategy by major regions, with a presence in Singapore to cover Southeast Asia, and Dubai for the Middle East,” said Jean-Claude Vollot, CEO of the company. Dedienne Aero- space has a site in Dubai where it employs 25 people to provide engineering solu- tions and customer support. Another example is Weare group in Montauban. This €200 million turnover INTOSH company, which specializes in the man- ufacture of aerostructures and engine DAVID M c DAVID parts, is seeking a partner in Dubai. “This is one of the reasons for our presence at Saudi security surveillance the show,” said Philippe Rivière, CEO. Being displayed in the Dubai Airshow static park is the second of four Airbus Defence & Space C295W turboprops that have been ordered Weare is also looking to open a facility in by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of the Interior. Operated by the General Security Aviation Command (GSAC), the C295Ws are outfitted for security the U.S., either in Houston or Los Angeles, surveillance and SAR duties, but can also be used to undertake a range of humanitarian and disaster-relief missions. Previously known as to support its main customer, Airbus, and Civil Defense Aviation, the GSAC was established in 2013 to support security operations in conjunction with other agencies, and to provide develop new markets with GE Aviation air support for other Ministry organizations during emergency operations. The C295s are the Command’s first fixed-wing aircraft, following and Pratt & Whitney. Weare already has the delivery of Sikorsky S-70i and S-92 helicopters. bases in Japan, Tokyo and Singapore. n

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Pg-34-d2-v3.indd 1 11/12/17 3:56 AM The public understanding of the pro- gram in India is also not complete, say some of the same specialists. “The 36 Dassault Rafales that India procured after the demise of the M-MRCA program had a total cost of $9 billion. The commitment that Russia is asking for on the Su-57 is $6.7 billion, for a prog ram that will pro- The Indian Air duce around 130 aircraft,” explained one Force’s purchase Indian military aerospace analyst. of the Sukhoi “From the public perspective, people look Su-57 fifth- at those numbers here in India and get the generation impression that the Russian offer is a real fighter is bargain: 130-plus aircraft for $2.3 billion less threatened than the price of 36 Rafales. This is what they by engine think,” he explained. “But what no one real- maintenance, izes is that the $6.7 billion pays only for the cost and program set-up costs and the production of performance the initial four FGFA prototype aircraft. The issues. 127 aircraft to then be license-built in India will be at least another $135 million apiece, which is another $17.1 billion on top of the initial $6.7 billion outlay.” The final numbers put the per-unit India questions Sukhoi Su-57 program cost of the Su-57 at $183 million com- pared with $250 million for the Rafale, by Reuben F. Johnson although the same Indian analysts sug- gest those comparisons are not “apples India could be about to re-examine its deci- 129/Engine No. 30–was to be flown in one number of other restrictions,” said Alek- for apples.” There are additional costs sion to acquire fifth-generation fighters of the Su-57 prototypes before the end of sei Leonkov, from the Russian military for weapons systems and other infra- from Russia, after the Indian Air Force (IAF) this year. This engine is supposed to weigh publication Arsenal of the Fatherland. “If structure expenses that are not folded produced a report questioning the reason- significantly less, operate at higher fuel effi- we compare the performance and combat into the estimate for the Su-57. However, ing behind the program. ciency and have fewer moving parts, but capabilities of the F-35 and Su-57, the Su-57 those line items are included in the price A number of Russian media reports in details about its true status remain sparse. leaves the U.S. aircraft considerably behind,” tag for the Rafale program, they say. late October stated that India will decide Russian military technology commen- he claimed. “The Su-30MK was an existing, working not to press forward with participation tators also state that the Indian assess- Indian aerospace specialists maintain airplane in the Russian Air Force, and turn- in the Fifth-Generation ment of the F-35 as a superior aircraft that, performance issues aside, there is ing it into the Su-30MKI was not a huge leap (FGFA) program. The aircraft proposed by is not an honest one and that its initial a larger concern within the MoD that the in capability,” said the same Indian military the Russian United Aircraft-Building Cor- design requirements have compromised FGFA program could turn out to “become aerospace analyst. “Even those compar- poration (OAK) is a variant of the Sukhoi its performance characteristics. another sinkhole of money greater than atively modest enhancements cost more Su-57/PAK-FA incorporating a long list of “The main focus in creating the F-35 was the 1990-era Su-30MKI.” Their concerns than $700 million,” he added. design changes specified by the IAF to com- made on the basis of two main require- are based on the many open-ended ques- “The big worry for India is there is a ply with its requirements. ments: short takeoff and landing, as well tions as to what the complete costs will be much greater distance between the Su-57 Both Russian print and online media and as the stealth technology. The first aspect for a new engine, as well as the many other as it exists today and the requirements Echo Moskvy radio reported that the offi- makes the plane a single-engine aircraft design changes that the IAF originally for the FGFA, and there is no reliable cial IAF report has criticized the concept of that can actually take off and land vertically recommended after a requirements team methodology to predict that cost for clos- continuing with the program. Among other on a short air strip. The stealth technology inspected the initial T-50-series prototypes ing that gap,” concluded an analyst who findings, it states that the Su-57 design is degrades flight quality and provides for a in Russia. chose not to be named. n compromised by being based on obsoles- cent technology. There are also questions about the overall cost of the program, since India would be required to commit some $6.7 billion to proceed to the next phase. Empire awarded Indian operating permit “Over the last 10 years, we have built The overall assessment of the IAF EAG into a global player in private aviation report is that the FGFA would never be an India’s Civil Aviation Department has services,” Dhamecha said. “Our distinctive aircraft in the class of the U.S. Lockheed awarded the local affiliate of Dubai’s aircraft asset management strategy has Martin F-35 and that the maintenance Empire Aviation Group (EAG) a non-sched- proved to be very successful, attracting costs would be prohibitively high. One of uled operator’s permit (NSOP), enabling aircraft owners from across the world. the chief concerns with regard to mainte- Empire Aircraft Management Services to Year-on-year, we are still seeing dou - nance is that the engine currently flown provide aircraft management, operation Empire ble-digit growth in terms of our revenue. in the Su-57 is the Saturn 117S/AL-41F1 and charter services in India. Aviation The charter market is starting to pick up design. The Indian report criticizes the “The India NSOP is great news for Empire Group’s Paras in the region.” engine for being too expensive to operate Aircraft Management Services,” said Paras Dhamecha has In Dubai, Empire Aviation has shifted as it is not a “modular design.” Dhamecha, EAG managing director. “This good reasons most of its operations away from Dubai For their part, Russian industry officials means that it can build on its existing to be smiling. International Airport (DXB), where up said this is not a credible position and “this services to offer a broader range of inte- to 40 percent of Dubai’s business jet [engine issue] is a long-running Indian com- grated private aviation services, to meet company has a fleet of 22 aircraft under movements take place, because it is plaint.” IAF used the same rationale several the demands of one of the most exciting management. Among the aircraft in the congested. “We are still getting aircraft years ago to exclude the Mikoyan MiG-35 aviation markets in the world.” EAG fleet are three Gulfstream G650s, six in and out,” he said. “We still have at from the M-MRCA competition before the EAG (Static S3) is celebrating its Bombardier Globals—including a 6000 least three aircraft based at DXB. The final down-select. 10-year anniversary at the Dubai Airshow, added in May—and a Challenger 300, two rest have moved to Al Maktoum Inter - The other Russian response is that the where it has an Embraer Legacy 650 on Falcon 7Xs and a 900DX, five Embraer national. It is cost-effective more than long-promised follow-on, fifth-generation display and available for sale. Today, the Legacys and a Hawker 900. anything else, with good facilities.” P.S.S. engine for the Su-57–referred to as Izdeliye

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Pg-35_d2_v4.indd 1 11/12/17 5:41 AM age is 20 years. We understand there may be a potential for some 100 [new] regional aircraft within the next 10 years, for fleet renewal and expansion of regional air con- nectivity in Iran’s new era.” Chini said Iran has about 16 airlines with a fleet of approximately 250 air- Planned delivery craft, although not all are currently active. of new aircraft for “Mahan Air [55 aircraft], Iran Air [40] and Iran Air, like this Iran Aseman Airlines [37] hold the larg- Airbus A321, may est fleets, accounting for about half of the be threatened country’s total civil air fleet,” he said. if growing U.S.- OEMs are very firm that they’ll do centered concern business as usual in accordance with the about the JCPOA nuclear deal, but are also ready to abide by takes precedence new directives from the U.S. if issued. Iran among other Air’s managing director has announced signatories of the that the deals will be safe even if the U.S. agreement. pulls out of the nuclear deal. It’s debat- able how realistic that statement will turn out to be. Bombardier and Embraer are interested in Iran and have held talks. There have been no publicly announced Pressure on Iran slows deliveries deals yet.” “It is important to follow the advice of by Peter Shaw-Smith military and security professionals. For an awful lot of them in the U.S. and Israel, With no improvement in relations and his promise to bolster U.S. exports spokesman Marc Sklar reiterated earlier the deal is the worst—not counting all the between Iran and the Gulf Cooperation supporting thousands of manufacturing statements. “We continue to follow the other options. My personal view is to stick Council (GCC) in the wake of 2016’s Joint jobs,” the report said. U.S. government’s lead in all our deal- with it,” said Richard Aboulafia, vice pres- Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), ings with approved Iranian airlines and ident analysis with Teal Group. all eyes are on Iran’s recent aircraft orders. Deliveries Begin will remain in close touch with U.S. reg- “You also have some people opposed Existing tensions have increased further, On Dec. 22, 2016, Iran Air and Airbus ulators for any additional guidance.” Air- to it for reasons that appear to me to be due to the issue of Qatar, which has seen signed a firm contract for 100 aircraft, bus did not respond to AIN’s request for absolute nonsense. In terms of brand the hitherto unthinkable scenario of Iran fruit of an initial commitment signed in comment. new jetliners being used for hauling getting closer to a GCC member. Paris in January 2016. The agreement— ATR spokesman David Vargas verified troops [or weapons], if that were true, Iran’s Islamic Republic has remained signed by Farhad Parvaresh, Iran Air an IRNA report issued September 27 and that would be very interesting. The idea defiant throughout the year, using its chairman and CEO, and Fabrice Bregier, saying that two ATR turboprops were that Iran is paying top dollar for brand orders, particularly with Boeing, to Airbus president and CEO—covers 46 delivered to Iran on September 28, follow- new jets, and then using them for these drive a wedge between the U.S. and the A320-family, 38 A330-family and 16 A350 ing Iran receiving four ATR aircraft. “We purposes, is so foolish as to stretch the OEM. However, from its point of view, XWB aircraft. Deliveries were to begin in signed a deal for 20 ATR 72-600s plus 20 imagination.” progress with deals signed last year have early 2017. options with Iran Air in 2017. Deliveries Aboulafia said recent talk of a new been disappointing. “Airbus [deliveries] started in January have already started,” Vargas told AIN. Boeing 797 was interesting. “Authoriza- “Due to the fact that contracts to pur- 2017 with so far one A321 and two A330s… “We definitely understand there is a tion is to take place from an airline advi- chase new airplanes have been signed Next delivery [date is] unknown,” Avia- huge potential for modern ATRs to renew sory group. It is a mid-market, twin-aisle, internationally, the U.S. recent vote as tion Iran’s Amin Chini, based in Gothen- and expand regional air services across the all-composite machine, capable of flying regards prohibiting sales of airplanes to burg, Sweden, told AIN on October 24. country,” he added. “There are some 30 between 220 and 250 passengers some Iran had no effect on the implementation When contacted by AIN, Boeing regional aircraft in Iran, and their average 5,000 nautical miles,” he added. n of the deal,” the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported September 15. “All the contracts…have been approved by the United Nations,” chief executive of Iran Civil Aviation Organization, Ali Sanad portfolio exceeds $1.2 billion include wing and maker Abedzadeh, told IRNA. Strata, Turbine Services and Solutions and Last December, Boeing and Iran Air Sanad Aero Solutions’s asset portfolio has over the next five years, airlines will be Nibras Al Ain Aerospace Park. issued a statement announcing an 80-air- grown to more than $1.2 billion in 2017 and looking for efficient financing solutions, Mubadala’s aerospace portfolio, one of craft agreement that includes “fifty 737 will rise to $1.3 billion with the inclusion and Sanad aims to expand its leadership four in the group, has constantly changed Max 8s, fifteen 777-300ERs and fifteen 777- of near term-firm commitments, said CEO role in providing attractive products to its remit to keep up with, and force, tech- 9s, valued at $16.6 billion at list prices.... Troy Lambeth on the eve of this year’s support market needs. nological change, and is now referred to Based on its Memorandum of Agreement Dubai Airshow. “We continue to see an uptick in demand as a platform with interests in aerospace, (MOA) with Iran Air announced in June, “We are focused on market opportuni- for third-party engine and spares leasing renewables, informaton and communication the contract was reached within the terms ties that could generate 50 to 100 percent solutions,” Lambeth said. “With compe- technologies, utilities and defense services. of the U.S. Government license issued to growth in our asset base over the next five tition in the airline industry at an all-time “New technologies such as AI and robot- Boeing in September.” to seven years,” he said. “Liquidity contin- high, we see many airlines actively review- ics are playing a disruptive role in every A Boeing spokesman cited news reports, ues to be a critical need for the industry as ing fleet-planning strategies driving order industry, and we aim to leverage these to including one published May 1 by The Seat- it looks to fund record order books, and we books and renewals and the need for attrac- ensure our aerospace [portfolio] is inno- tle Times, quoting CEO Dennis Muilenburg, are seeing significant opportunities in the tive financing and leasing solutions. Pricing vative and dynamic,” said Badr Al-Olama, as saying that delivery of airplanes to Iran spares leasing market for entry-into-ser- remains very competitive within the industry.” director of Mubadala’s aerospace division. Air in 2018 “remains on track.” vice aircraft.” Sanad’s owner, Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Mubadala Investment reported “The $16.6 billion deal with Iran Air and Examples of aircraft served by the Investment, has prospered through the assets of AED466 billion ($127 billion) a separate $3 billion agreement with Iran Sanad portfolio include the Airbus advancement of the emirate’s aerospace for the first half of the financial year Aseman Airlines bring two of President A320neo and A350 and Boeing 737 Max and other interests. Other companies and announced profits of AED4.2 billion Donald Trump’s initiatives into conflict: and 787. As these fleets ramp up deliveries that have sought a global customer base ($1.14 billion). P.S.S. his campaign vows to ‘get tough’ on Iran

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U.S. aerospace and defense companies publicly traded stalwarts to small- and competing for military, commercial and medium-sized enterprises [SMEs] with space business in the Middle East and fewer than 500 employees—already have around the world will look to strengthen significant business partnerships and trade, innovation and workforce partner- operations in the region. In the years to ships with buyers and industry leaders come, many more will.” attending the Dubai Airshow. Out of 1,100 Tom Kallman, president and CEO of Kallman Worldwide, addresses attendees during the USA exhibitors overall, the U.S. will account Biggest Supplier Partnership Pavilion’s opening. for more than 120, making it the largest Located prominently in the show’s main contingent at the show. exhibition hall, the pavilion offers an effi- 10 percent of pavilion exhibitors are new flat-screen monitor, flanked by take-away The new 1,400-sq-m USA Partnership cient location for buyers to meet more to the market and 20 percent are new to publications from the industry’s top pub- Pavilion, organized by Kallman World- U.S. suppliers and serves as an on-site the show. lishers, including show daily media. wide in coordination with numerous operations center for American exhibitors Appearing at the pavilion during his “The United States is the biggest inter- government agencies, serves as the cen- to maximize their exposure and impact at first trip to the UAE, Apollo 15 Com- national exhibitor at the Dubai Airshow terpiece of the U.S. presence. the show, and a networking hub for all to mand Module pilot Colonel Al Worden because it’s the world’s biggest aero- “Now more than ever, success in interna- share ideas and insights. has agreed to speak at the show’s Space space and defense industry supplier, but tional trade comes from partnership and The 80-plus exhibitors in the pavilion Conference on Tuesday, November 14, to that’s no guarantee buyers will look to teamwork,” said Kallman. “The new USA represent 26 states, all looking to gener- advocate for so-called STEM careers. work with American companies over oth- Partnership Pavilion sharpens our focus ate new business and create more jobs at Kallman’s Newsstand, an on-site infor- ers,” said Kallman. “As the organizer of on helping advance America’s national home by increasing exports, expanding mation center adjacent to the Meeting the USA Partnership Pavilion, we have a interests and security by building stron- in-region operations and/or recruiting Point Exhibitors Lounge, features a responsibility to advocate not only for our ger relationships with our international overseas partners to establish or partici- live, scrolling display of real-time show exhibitors, but for our nation in this highly customers. Many of our exhibitors—from pate in U.S.-based operations. More than and market headlines on a centerpiece competitive global marketplace.” n

MC-21 flight testing accelerates Flight testing of the first Irkut MC-21 certification in mid-2019 and EASA certi- narrowbody continues at the Gromov fication in mid-2020. Research Institute in Zhukovsky, outside Powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1400G Moscow, where since November 2 Irkut geared turbofans, the MC-21 features the has tested stability and controllability widest fuselage of any narrowbody on characteristics at altitudes ranging from the market, promising cabin comfort for 3,000 to 12,000 meters. According to full-service airlines and cost advantages program leaders, all aircraft systems have for low-fare carriers, according to Irkut operated normally. and parent company United Aircraft Flight testing at Zhukovsky follows a (UAC). The MC-21’s list price of $91 mil- direct ferry flight last month from the lion suggests a 15-percent lower acquisi- Aviation Plant (IAP) in Russia’s tion cost than that of the current A320. Falcon Aviation’s three-ship AW169 order at the 2017 Dubai Airshow is signed by Far East, where the MC-21 had performed Irkut claims that either the PW1400G (l to r) Milestone Aviation vice president commercial Michael York; Gian Piero Cutillo, 20 test sorties since its maiden mission or a Russian engine alternative—namely, managing director, Leonardo Helicopters; and Mahmood Hussain, managing director of on May 28. During the six-hour, 12-min- the Aviadvigatel PD-14 undergoing testing Falcon Aviation. The AW169 seats up to 10 passengers and is single-pilot capable. ute ferry flight to Zhukovsky, the airplane aboard an Il-76 flying testbed— traveled more than 4,000 kilometers and will produce a 15-percent operating cost reached an altitude of 10,000 meters. advantage over the current Airbus A320. Falcon adds three more AW169s During its initial testing at IAP, program Apart from the engines, the MC-21’s most Abu Dhabi’s Falcon Aviation Services has “flying 100 hours in the past month.” This teams recorded and checked flight charac- radical advance centers on its carbon-fiber formally ratified an order for three addi- activity reflects an overall increase in heli- teristics in cruise, takeoff and landing con- wings, which take the airplane’s composite tional Leonardo AW169 helicopters at the copter flying following the launch in May figurations, determined corrections to the content to 30 percent. AeroComposit in Dubai Airshow, as it prepares to com - of the Falcon Aviation-managed heliport at system for measuring airspeed parameters, Ulyanovsk, Russia, builds the wings using mence work on what it said is a signifi- Dubai World Central Airport. assessed stability and control, checked sys- an out-of-autoclave resin transfer infusion cant new offshore contract in early 2018. Falcon is also offering a three-month tems performance and measured one-en- process never before tried on a commer- Falcon Aviation (Stand 1284) has success- charter enticement here at the airshow, gine-out takeoff and landing characteristics. cial aircraft. Both Airbus and Boeing use a fully logged 500 incident-free hours with the where long-haul charter flights, if booked Now preparing for imminent first flight more expensive process that requires an medium helicopter, of which it already has a for travel from the end of November until of the second MC-21, Irkut is preparing the autoclave to cure their composite wings number in the fleet, under its offshore con- the end of February, will be available third airplane in the final assembly shop for on the A350 and 787, respectively. Both of tract with French oil company Total. with a 5-percent discount. Charter air- transfer to the flight test unit in 2018, while the MC-21’s chief competitors—the Boe- “Falcon has quickly grown to become craft available for the discount include an suppliers manufacture components and ing 737 Max and Airbus A320–use metal a fleet leader in the offshore fraternity Embraer Legacy 600 and Lineage 1000 fuselage sections for the fourth airplane. wings. Bombardier uses an in-autoclave worldwide,” said COO Raman Oberoi, and a Gulfstream G450. P..S.S. Irkut plans the program to accrue a resin transfer infusion process to manu- total of 1,000 flights, followed by Russian facture C Series wings. G.P.

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by Curt Epstein JAMES HOLAHAN (1921-2015), FOUNDING EDITOR WILSON S. LEACH, MANAGING DIRECTOR Jet Aviation is availing itself of the stage to receive the highest quality services in awarded EN9110 certification after an inde- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF – Matt Thurber of the Dubai Air Show to unveil its newly the comfort and style to which they are pendent audit. The certification represents PRESS ROOM EDITOR – Ian Sheppard relocated FBO, in a gala reception Novem- accustomed with Jet Aviation,” said Ste- a company’s demonstrated ability to meet THE EDITORIAL TEAM Sean Broderick Guillaume Lecompte-Boinet ber 13. The company’s original facility was fan Benz, senior vice president of regional maintenance quality assurance require- Jeb Burnside Kerry Lynch established in 2013 in the main terminal operations for EMEA and Asia. ments of both OEMs and customers for Samantha Cartaino Neelam Mathews Dan Catchpole Mark Phelps building at Dubai World Central (DWC, Since it began operating in Dubai in 2005, aircraft and their parts and services. The Dave Donald Chris Pocock also referred to as Dubai South or Al Mak- Jet Aviation has handled more than 25,000 facility holds EASA, FAA and GCCA autho- Curt Epstein Gregory Polek Ian Goold Peter Shaw-Smith toum International). In the new facility it aircraft in the UAE. Both of its locations rizations. It is a member of the Airbus ACJ Mark Huber Chad Trautvetter will be one of the service providers shar- have been audited and approved for reg- Service Centre network and is authorized Reuben F. Johnson James Wynbrandt Vladimir Karnozov Annmarie Yannaco ing the world’s largest purpose-built VIP istration under the International Standard to provide 24-month inspections for the Chris Kjelgaard terminal (next to the Dubai Airshow Hall). for Business Aviation Handlers (IS-BAH). ACJ family as well as EASA- and FAA-regis- GROUP PRODUCTION MANAGER – Tom Hurley At 600 sq m (6,460 sq ft), the new Given the current lack of available tered Bombardier Globals. “We work very PRODUCTION EDITOR – Martha Jercinovich GRAPHIC DESIGNERS – Mona L. Brown, John A. Manfredo, FBO—which, like Jet Aviation’s facility hangars at Dubai South, the General closely with both OEMs and authoriziing Grzegorz Rzekos at Dubai International Airport (DXB), is Dynamics subsidiary (Chalet A11 & A12) agencies to ensure a broad array of qual- PHOTOGRAPHERS – David McIntosh, Mark Wagner operated in partnership with the Al Mulla will provide base maintenance through ity services for multiple aircraft types is LEAD WEB DEVELOPER – Michael Giaimo Business Group—is six times larger than its MRO location at Dubai International available to our customers,” said Butschi. WEB DEVELOPER – Evan Williams the company’s previous location at Al Airport. “We are firmly committed to our “These new approvals extend the scope of VIDEO PRODUCER – Ian Whelan Maktoum International. With European customers in Dubai and the region, which our service offerings at both airports in GROUP PUBLISHER – Dave Leach style and branding similar to the com- our new Dubai South FBO demonstrates,” Dubai across several registrations.” ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER – Nancy O’Brien ADVERTISING SALES pany’s other locations, such as at Zurich noted Hardy Butschi, vice president and Zurich-based Jet Aviation also pro- Melissa Murphy – Midwestern U.S. and Geneva, it features a trio of 40-sq-m general manager of the company’s MRO vides aircraft management services, and Tel: +1 (830) 608-9888 (430-sq-ft ) customer lounges along the and FBO operations in the country. its fleet in the Middle East now totals Nancy O’Brien – Western U.S. /Western Canada/Asia Pacific Tel: +1 (530) 241-3534 main corridor, a conference room, crew “We are also continuing to operate our 22 aircraft with the addition of six in Anthony T. Romano – Northeastern U.S./Eastern Canada/ lounge, separate prayer rooms for men award-winning MRO and FBO facilities the past year, among them a Bombar- Mexico/Brazil Tel: +1 (203) 470-4957 and women, shower facilities, operations at Dubai International Airport and we are dier Global, two Gulfstream G650s, a Joe Rosone – Southeastern, Mid-Atlantic U.S./Middle East center and a designated waiting room for extending our DXB maintenance approv- pair of Dassault Falcons and a Learjet. Tel: +1 (301) 834-5251 Diana Scogna – Italy/Northern Europe/Middle East chauffeurs. The terminal also houses a als to support line maintenance services The additions are based in North Africa, Tel: +33 6 62 52 25 47 large duty free shop. “We are very pleased through the Dubai South FBO.” Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Combined, Daniel Solnica – Western Europe to begin operations at Dubai South and The company, which is celebrating its the company manages four BBJs, three Tel: +33 1 42 46 95 71 Victoria Tod – Great Lakes U.S./United Kingdom look forward to welcoming customers 50th anniversary this year, also announced Bombardiers, four Falcons and 11 Gulf- Tel: +1 (203) 733-4184 to our new FBO, where they can expect that its Dubai maintenance facility has been streams. “We are pleased to see that air- Yury Laskin – Russia craft owners and operators in the region Tel: +7 05 912 1346 AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – Jeff Hartford value our 24/7 global reach, our cost-effi- MANAGER OF ONSITE LOGISTICS – Philip Scarano III cient solutions and our experience,” said ONSITE PRODUCTION – Zach O’Brien Jürg Reuthinger, senior vice president SALES COORDINATOR – Nadine Timpanaro and general manager of the company’s SALES ADMINISTRATOR – Cindy Nesline aircraft management and charter opera- DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES tions in EMEA and Asia. – Michele Hubert ACCOUNTING MANAGER – Marylou Moravec To meet increased demand for wide- ACCOUNTS PAYABLE – Mary Avella body completions and refurbishments, Jet ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE – Bobbie Bing Aviation will be hosting a ground break- U.S. ADVERTISING OFFICE: ing on November 17 at its Basel facility 81 Kenosia Ave., Danbury, CT 06810 for a new maintenance hangar capable of Tel: +1 (203) 798-2400 Fax: +1 (203) 798-2104 U.S. EDITORIAL OFFICE: storing 747-size aircraft. The 8,700-sq-m 214 Franklin Ave., Midland Park, NJ 07432 (93,646-sq-ft) hangar is expected to be Tel: +1 (201) 444-5075 WASHINGTON, D.C. EDITORIAL OFFICE: Jet Aviation’s new FBO facility at DWC features an oasis of greenery, brick and stone. operational by the end of 2018. n Kerry Lynch (business aviation) [email protected] Tel: +1 (201) 345-0082, +1 (703) 969-9195 EUROPEAN EDITORIAL OFFICE: Ian Sheppard; [email protected] Hangar 9, Redhill Aerodrome, Surrey RH1 5JY, UK Tel: +44 1737 200948 Mobile: +44 7759 455770 ExecuJet to consolidate at DWC Dubai Airshow News is a publication of The Convention News Co., Inc., 214 Franklin Ave., Midland Park, NJ 07432; Tel: +1 (201) 444-5075. Copyright © 2017 All rights reserved. Reproduc- by Chad Trautvetter tion in whole or in part without permission of The Convention News Co., Inc. is strictly prohibited. The Convention News Co., Inc. publishes Aviation International News, AINalerts, AIN ExecuJet plans to consolidate its Dubai with the facility scheduled to open in late from it,” said Luxaviation Group exec- Air Transport Perspective, AIN Defense Perspective, AINtv, Business Jet Traveler, BJTwaypoints, ABACE Convention FBO and MRO services into a single facil- 2019—in time for the start of Dubai Expo utive vice president of aviation services News, EBACE Convention News, News, HAI Convention News, LABACE Convention News, MEBAA ity located at Dubai South’s Al Maktoum 2020. The new facility will also include a Mike Berry. “It is therefore essential that Convention News, NBAA Convention News, Paris Airshow News, News, Mobile Apps: Aviation Inter- International Airport (DWC), the Luxavi- 13,800-sq-m (148,542-sq-ft) hangar with our facilities reflect this demand.” national News; AINonline . 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manages two facilities in Dubai—an FBO Until the new facility is completed, shared, single-lounge FBO facility at DXB THE CONVENTION NEWS COMPANY, INC. with eight lounges and duty-free shop at ExecuJet’s FBO and MRO line team cur- in 2007 with a team of just four ExecuJet – AIN PUBLICATIONS EXECUTIVE TEAM Wilson Leach Jennifer Leach English Dubai International Airport (DXB) and a rently in place at DWC will continue to employees. “We have come an exception- Matt Thurber Dave Leach 600-sq-m (6,458-sq-ft) temporary facil- provide maintenance support 12 hours ally long way in that time, and our pro- Michele Hubert Nancy O’Brien ity at DWC that provides both FBO and a day, seven days a week. This is further posed expansion reflects the ambitious Printed in Dubai by Emirates Printing Press MRO services. supported by a 24-hour AOG hotline. nature of everybody associated with the Computer services: SmartAv Construction of ExecuJet’s new 25,700- “The Middle East is a key region for us, business,” Berry added. “We look forward sq-m (276,632-sq-ft)combined FBO/MRO with roughly 20 percent of the Luxavia- to welcoming customers to our new facil- at DWC is slated to start early next year, tion Group’s overall business stemming ity when it opens its doors in 2019.” n PUBLICATIONS

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