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News for the aerospace industry | November 4, 2009

A look ahead: Dubai Airshow Nov. 15-19

Running Nov. 15 through 19 at Airport Expo, the Dubai Airshow is the foremost aerospace event in the Middle East and the fastest growing airshow in the world.

Following the record-breaking show in 2007, the Dubai Airshow continues to grow. New for 2009 is Emirates Hall, a new exhibition space named after its host and sponsor, Emirates Airline. The new hall provides an additional 5,000 square meters of exhibition space, an expanded Press Centre and an extra registration building to accommodate trade visitor traffic.

The Dubai Airshow is organized by F&E Aerospace, in conjunction with Dubai Airports, the Government of Dubai and in collaboration with the UAE Armed Forces -- we look forward to welcoming you to Dubai this November.

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Show Headlines

Event will stage more exhibits; major deals likely
Organizers of the Dubai Airshow say more than 900 exhibitors have registered to participate in the event, a 10% increase over last year. Because of the effect the recession has had on the airline industry, organizers expect major announcements from buyers even if orders are down from previous shows. Maktoob (10/7)

Boeing shows off AH-6i prototype helicopter
Boeing's prototype AH-6i military helicopter will be shown off at the Dubai Airshow, pegged for potential buyers who need a light attack-reconnaissance aircraft but cannot afford an Apache or do not have more serious threats. "We have had a number of inquiries about it, and a couple of countries have expressed an interest in buying it," said William Jernigan Jr., AH-6i team leader. "But first they want to see it and to fly it." Mohave Valley Daily News (Bullhead City, Ariz.)/The Associated Press (10/25)

Airbus expects to deliver 30 A380s by March
Emirates Airline will ferry many industry executives to the Dubai Airshow aboard one of its five Airbus A380s. The superjumbo A380-800 celebrated its second anniversary of commercial flight on Oct. 25, and Airbus expects to have delivered 25 by the end of the year and 30 by March. AIN Online (10/31)

Qatar Airways eyes Bombardier's CSeries jets
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar al-Baker told Reuters at an aviation conference in Doha in late October that his company is "very interested" in buying Bombardier's CSeries jetliners if commercial issues can be addressed. Qatar Airways has a fleet of nearly 70 planes and wants more smaller planes. Reuters (10/25)

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Special Features

RAF to demonstrate flying ability of the Typhoon
Daily military aviation flying demonstrations at the Dubai Airshow will include the first appearance of the Eurofighter Typhoon, which will be flown by the U.K.'s Royal Air Force. The Typhoon was designed to be agile, fly at high altitudes and be capable of both supersonic air combat and ground attack. AME Info (United Arab Emirates) (11/2) , ArabianSupplyChain.com (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) (11/3)

Upscale shopping awaits airshow crowds
Visitors coming to the Dubai Airshow Nov. 15-19 will have an opportunity to shop in glitzy malls where they can take advantage of the Middle Eastern city's tax-free status. The city has 50 shopping centers and many smaller, festive markets, called souks, where bargains on gold, jewelry and fashion can be had. Express Buzz (India) (10/31)

AIA at the Show

AIA support at the Dubai Airshow
At the 2009 Dubai Airshow, AIA members can take advantage of an American Chamber of Commerce breakfast, ambassador's reception, DoD static aircraft tour, watch the flyover from the Northrop Grumman Chalet, and several discounts. More information here.

Available booth space: One space has become available in the AIA and U.S. Department of Commerce Dubai Airshow Mini-Booth program, Nov. 15-19. For only $3,500, you can exhibit in shared kiosk-style booth space.
Contact Diane Mooney immediately at dmooney@mail.doc.gov, or by phone at 206.553.5615, ext. 236, if you are interested.

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