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Military plane crashes in Dubai
Nov 18, 2011
An Italian military aircraft, returning to Italy after the Dubai Airshow,
crashed in Dubai this morning (Fri).
Alenia Aermacchi, which owns the trainer M-346, confirmed that the plane
crashed and that its crew of two pilots ejected before the aircraft went
down.
According to reports, the plane crashed into the sea near the Deira Palm
Island, which is still under construction. However, a spokesperson for
Alenia Aermacchi did not confirm the exact location of the crash.
"Yes, there has been an accident in Dubai," the spokesperson said. "The
plane was a military aircraft and was at the Dubai Airshow. It was
returning to Italy after the show. The crew that was in the plane ejected
with success and didn't receive any serious injuries."
The spokesperson said the aircraft was a prototype used only by the
company and not for sale.
"The causes of the accident are currently being investigated and in
accordance with company procedures, an internal investigation committee
has also been set up," he added in a written statement.
"Alenia Aermacchi representatives are co-operating closely with the local
authorities, through the Italian embassy in the United Arab Emirates."
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the accident, but said
it could not disclose further details as the investigations fell under the
UAE military's purview.
DWC to host the 2013 Dubai Airshow
16 November 2011
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai Aviation City
Corporation, has announced today (Wednesday, November 16, 2011) the
commitment of AED 1 billion for Dubai World Central, a purpose-built
aerotropolis. The investment will cover the relocation of the Dubai
Airshow 2013 to Dubai World Central and the start of the first phase of
development of its aviation district.
“Dubai World Central is an integral component of the strategic vision of
Dubai Government to establish the emirate as an international aviation hub
and a gateway to global markets. The aviation district has been
holistically conceived to capitalize on the dynamic aviation industry of
the UAE and the region. The move of Dubai Airshow 2013 to Dubai World
Central is an example of Dubai’s long-term plan to meet the growing
demands of the industry,” said H.H. Sheikh Ahmed.
The latest announcement is part of DWC’s multi-phased plan to develop a
dedicated aviation cluster.
Covering over 6.8 square kilometers, the aviation district provides both
landside and airside facilities and leverages the current and future
capacity of Al Maktoum International Airport. Once complete, it will be
home to many aviation companies, including FBOs, MROs and light
manufacturing.
The masterplan also addresses the need for a controlled access to airside
functions, which are exemplified in the general aviation area consisting
of a heliport, areas dedicated for MROs and FBOs, an executive jet
terminal and covered aircraft parking stands.
Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman, Dubai Aviation City Corporation,
said: “As evident with the recent investments being made in the aviation
sector within the region, including Emirates Airlines’ record-setting
purchase of 50 new aircraft during the Dubai Airshow, Dubai World Central
is strategically positioned to service and cater to the needs of the
region’s rapidly expanding aviation sector. The aviation district within
DWC is the next step in strengthening Dubai’s position as a leading
aviation and logistics hub.”
Rashed Bu Qara'a, Chief Operation Officer, Dubai Aviation City
Corporation, said: “We are showcasing various opportunities at Dubai World
Central to the global aviation community during this year’s Dubai Airshow.
There has been positive feedback from the different industry players,
especially after seeing first hand the progress of Dubai World Central and
understanding our strategic vision to create a multimodal platform for
aviation and logistics sectors. Built with future capacity in mind, Dubai
World Central will be able to meet the many needs of different companies
across the breadth of the aviation sectors.”
The new venue of Dubai Airshow 2013 will encompass a larger area than the
current facility and will consist of a grand reception building, two large
exhibition halls, and static display areas, which will offer more space to
accommodate additional aircraft.
The show’s Royal Pavilion for VIP visitors will be positioned to overview
the display line and static display. An exclusive area that commands an
excellent view of the showcase has also been earmarked for the press
facility along with the control tower. There will also be a special
dedicated area for casual visitors to witness the Airshow’s flying
displays and to accommodate leisure and entertainment activities for
families.
Dubai World Central is one of the most important and strategic projects
launched by the Government of Dubai. It has been developed to meet the
present and future needs of Dubai's aviation, tourism, trade and logistics
sectors.
Flying the Flag
16 November 2011
The UAE Aerobatic Team Al Fursan Will
Mark UAE's 40th National Day At Dubai Airshow
Al Fursan is the UAE's aerobatic team. To mark the UAE's 40th anniversary
Al Fursan will tomorrow open the flying display, at 2.15pm, with a fly
past with the UAE national flag. The team, which fly Alenia Aermacchi
aircraft have a stellar role in tomorrows air display drawing the curtain
on a very successful show.
Al Fursan and the Patrouille de France over the Dubai desert.
Al Fursan and the Patrouille de France over the Burj Khalifa
Qatar's Drama Queen has his day
16 November 2011 Tim
Robinson Editor, Aerospace International
The third day of the Dubai Air Show saw
the much awaited Qatar Airways order for Airbus A320neos and more A380s to
boost its fleet. The deal breaks down into 50 firm and 30 options for the
A320neo family single-aisle airliners, with the A380s spilt into 5 firm
and 3 options. The 50 A320neo family order also breaks down further, with
30 being A320s, 14 A321s and 6 A319s. The 5 firm A380s will double Qatar’s
superjumbo fleet.
All told, the order is worth some $4.6bn at list prices, but as Airbus
chief salesman John Leahy quipped during the press announcement, “Mr Al
Baker [Qatar Airways CEO] does not pay list prices”.
The order followed a ‘behind-the-scenes’ series of intense last minute
negotiations which saw planned press conferences to sign the deal
cancelled (or in one case) on the third day, postponed at the very last
minute as the “deal was a little too hot to digest” according to an Airbus
spokesman. Qatar appeared to called the order off and threaten to walk
away from the deal altogether.
This came in a very public fashion with outspoken Qatar Airways CEO Akbar
Al Baker ruffling feathers by saying to the press: “Airbus is still
learning how to make airplanes. We have cancelled the (A320) announcement.
There is an impasse” – leaving the European manufacturer squirming with
embarrassment.
However a short while later and the signing announcement was back on –
with Al Baker claiming it was down to ‘bloody lawyers’ getting involved.
However while Qatar’s CEO has voiced his opinion before on the A350-1000,
it is thought that the ‘impasse’ mentioned was down the carrier getting a
commitment from Airbus to be the first to get A320neo deliveries – ahead
of other airlines.
At the highly charged press conference – Al Baker appeared to backtrack on
his comments that Airbus was “learning how to make airplanes”, saying they
have “quickly gone back to the drawing board”.
It is no wonder then that, after this extraordinary day of high drama in
Dubai that after Qatar’s CEO Al Baker responded to a media question on
Qatar’s input to any A350-1000 redesign by saying: “these discussions are
best done in private”, John Leahy quickly shot back: “That would be an
idea!”
More drama and last-minute shocks in the quest for billion dollar aircraft
orders may be in store for airframers at Farnborough in 2012, with Al
Baker hinting he may place orders there.
The Russians are coming—and the
Chinese and the Canadians
15 November 2011 The Economist
THE distinguished-looking gentleman in traditional Arab dress being shown
around a mockup cabin of Bombardier’s new plane at the Dubai air show is
Saleh Al-Awaji, chairman of
Yemen’s Felix Airways. So far, Felix has been doing mostly short hops
around the Gulf, flying a handful of the Canadian planemaker’s CRJ
regional jets. But the airline has ambitions to get bigger and fly
farther. So does Bombardier: the aircraft it would like to sell to Felix,
and to airlines the world over, is the CSeries (pictured), a larger
medium-haul jet that will take the planemaker into a bigger and
potentially more profitable market, putting it in direct competition with
Boeing and Airbus.
The CRJ series seats 50-100 passengers, whereas the category Bombardier is
about to enter with the CSeries is the “narrowbody” class, with around
100-200 seats. Until recently airlines only had two choices in this
market: Boeing’s best-selling 737 and its (also hugely successful)
archrival, the Airbus A320. With demand for air travel forecast to
continue growing strongly notwithstanding any short-term economic
turbulence, the 737/A320 category is looking ever more tempting to other
aircraftmakers. And Bombardier is not the only one planning to enter it. A
Chinese firm, Comac, is working on a contender called the C919, and
Russia’s Irkut has a narrowbody in development called the MC-21 (sometimes
called the MS-21 in the West). Both are scheduled to have their first test
flights in 2014.
For both Russians and Chinese, competing in the market for big commercial
aircraft is not just a business opportunity but a national project. Yet
Bombardier does not seem worried about having two such determined,
state-backed rivals. Chet Fuller, an executive at the Canadian firm, says
the Russians are “phenomenal” in matters of engineering and design but
have no experience in offering what airlines expect these days: producing
large quantities of such aircraft to demanding standards as well as
reliably providing parts, maintenance and customer support. Kirill Budaev
of Irkut admits that these are things his company needs to work on: it is
actively seeking foreign partners to provide the expertise that it lacks
in these areas.
As for the Chinese, “Ultimately they will succeed at anything they put
their minds to,” says Mr Fuller. Perhaps this is why Bombardier is seeking
to co-operate with Comac. The two types of planes could be marketed
jointly, and the Canadians could help the Chinese firm through the
stringent process of getting its C919 certified as airworthy. The firm's
two models do not quite overlap, or not yet at least: the Chinese one is
at the upper end of the 100-200 seat market whereas the initial versions
of the Canadian CSeries will have up to about 150 seats.
Bombardier’s main rival in the market for smaller regional jets, Embraer
of Brazil, was also thinking of moving up into the narrowbody airliner
category. But a few days ago it decided to drop this idea and will instead
concentrate on producing a re-engined version of its E-series regional
jets. Bombardier is happy having one fewer competitor in the market, but
the Brazilians presumably would not have dropped out if they shared the
convictions of the Canadians, Russians and Chinese that there will be lots
of orders, and lots of profits, in breaking into the narrowbody duopoly.
Catching up with Airbus’s chief operating officer, John Leahy, as he
dashed between contract-signings and news conferences, your reporter asked
him which of these rising competitors he feared most. Not the Canadians,
Mr Leahy claimed, despite the fact that they are further ahead than the
Russians and Chinese in bringing their new plane to market. Bombardier has
been marketing the CSeries for three years and ought to have won more
orders by now if the plane is going to succeed, he argues. Eventually, he
predicts, the Canadian firm, lacking a determined state backer (unlike the
Chinese and Russians), will cut its losses and give up. As ever,
Bombardier takes Mr Leahy’s barbs as a back-handed compliment: it says
that it already has 133 firm orders plus 129 options or other draft
purchase agreements for the CSeries—enough to repay the $3.4 billion cost
of developing the plane, an official at the firm indicates.
Airbus is seeking to nip its new rivals in the bud by rushing out a re-engined
version of its plane, to be called the “A320 neo”, instead of going for a
completely new plane, which would have taken much longer to produce.
Seeing how many orders Airbus was getting, Boeing decided to do the same,
announcing a re-engined “737 MAX”. The Canadians, Russians and Chinese
insist that the technology in their new planes will make them more
cost-effective to run than the established duopoly’s re-engined ones. Yet
they will have to convince airlines to add another type of plane to their
fleet—at a time when many are seeking to simplify their operations to save
money.
Even so, the arrival of the Canadians, Russians and Chinese in the market
will be a useful bargaining chip for airline bosses when negotiating the
prices of 737s and A320s with Boeing and Airbus. Ryanair, a huge buyer of
737s, has already let it be known that it is talking to both Comac and
Irkut. It will no doubt be expecting its continuing loyalty to Boeing to
be well rewarded.
Emirates plans Flight Academy
15 November 2011
Emirates airline on Tuesday announced plans to establish Emirates Flight
Training Academy, a dedicated flight training centre that will be located
at Dubai World Central Airport.
Emirates is investing Dh400 million in the development of this dedicated
flight training facility which will have the capacity to train up to 400
students at one time.
The Academy will incorporate its own Flight Training Organisation (FTO)
which will allow Emirates, for the first time, to train its UAE National
Cadet Pilots in Dubai.
As well as training UAE National Cadets the Academy will have the capacity
to train a large number of ab-initio pilots from other carriers.
Construction on the Academy is scheduled to start in the first quarter of
2012 with completion targeted for the third quarter of 2013. The fully
integrated facility will comprise of classrooms, student accommodation,
ground based simulators and flight training.
Emirates is working closely with industry leaders to ensure the facility
is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and trainers, in order to meet
worldwide aviation training best practice.
This is one answer to the critical issue to Emirates of a future shortage
of qualified pilots especially given the size of EK's order book of new
airplanes.
Components of the course will include an aviation foundation course and
Airline Transport Pilot License module, in addition to flying training
aircraft.
Students who successfully complete the intense three year course will be
awarded a Commercial Pilot License on graduation and will be ready to
commence specific aircraft type training.
Al Baker: Airbus Still Learning to Build Airplanes
15 November 2011 Aviation Week
As if there was any doubt that it was not a good idea to upset Qatar
Airways’s Akbar Al Baker, especially before a major air show, the
outspoken CEO reminded the world by firing a verbal broadside at Airbus
for delaying the entry-into-service of the A350.
Qatar Airways and Airbus have been in talks to purchase additional A380s
and also for the A320NEO (new engine option). But Qatar Airways is the
lead customer for the A350-900 (and has placed a total order for 80 A350s
of different types), and Airbus, last week, finally came clean on a delay
of the development schedule, with entry-into-service moving to 2014 from
2013.
“We are not happy,” Al Baker said as he was also announcing an order for
two Boeing 777 freighters during the Dubai air show.
Speaking moments after an Airbus/Qatar Airways press conference was called
off where he was expected to place an order for five more A380s (doubling
his commitment to the platform), Al Baker let loose:
“As far as Airbus is concerned, we have reached an impasse. We thought we
would conclude our agreement and make a very large announcement today.
Unfortunately I feel that Airbus is still learning how to make aeroplanes.”
If the impasse can’t be resolved “we will say bye-bye” to the deal, he
warns Airbus.
But the story does not end there. Al Baker also says he will go forward
with converting the airlines 767 fleet to freighters. The A330s will be
disposed of, since Airbus currently does not offer an after-market
conversion. “Airbus can’t make up their mind” on the conversion.
Even the Boeing officials in the room were amazed by the outburst. Jaws
dropped. Boeing officials certainly know what it feels like, at the Paris
air show in 2009, Al Baker says the company was run by “bean counters” and
“lawyers.”
EK's mega 777 order
13 November 2011
EK announces largest value aircraft
order in Boeing's history...50 B777s with options for 20 more...total
value of 26 billion dollars. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed fields questions at
a press briefing held at the airshow this afternoon.
The first day of the Dubai Airshow
proved to be historic for the aerospace industry with the first aircraft
order totalling US$26 billion (Dhs95.4 billion).
The 12th edition of the Dubai Airshow was officially opened by HH Sheikh
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the
UAE, and Ruler of Dubai and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown
Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces,
and His Majesty King Juan Carlos of Spain.
Running until Thursday 17 November 2011 at the Airport Expo, the show has
been decked out in the UAE national flag colours to celebrate the nation’s
40th anniversary in two weeks’ time on 2 December.
Their Highnesses toured the static aircraft park, accompanied by Sheikh
Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid All Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh
Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh
Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, and His
Majesty Juan Carlos of Spain.
Also on the tour were, HH Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu
Dhabi’s Ruler’s Representative in the Eastern Region, HH Sheikh Abdullah
bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Foreign Minister, HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed
Al Maktoum, President of Dubai’s Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of
Dubai Airports and Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Minister
of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in addition to a number of
Sheikhs, ministers and senior officials.
The Royal delegation viewed a number of aircraft, including the Boeing C17
of the UAE Armed Forces, the Black Hawk helicopter of the UAE Presidential
Guard, the Boeing 737-800 of flydubai and the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Jeff Johnson, President Middle East, Boeing, said: “The fact the royal
tour had taken time to view the C17 and the 787 Dreamliner shows the great
partnership between the UAE and the USA, as well the good relationship
that Boeing has with the UAE.
“The UAE has received four C17s this year, providing it with new strategic
capabilities in both defence and humanitarian operations and the presence
of the C17 and the 787 for the first time in the Middle East reflects the
importance of the Dubai Airshow.”
Sheikh Mohammed later led the delegation to view the pavilion dedicated to
the first annual Gulf Aviation Training Event (GATE 2011) which is opening
on 14 November during the airshow.
Conference Director, Captain Ed Davidson, Senior Air Transport Advisor –
International Aviation, Tetra Tech AMT, said: “His Highness Sheikh
Mohammed commented that he was very interested in seeing the GATE
conference expand over the next several years.”
This year’s Dubai Airshow is the biggest yet, with nearly 55,000 trade
visitors expected over the week.
Boeing and Emirates Airline announced an order for 50 Boeing 777-300ER
(Extended Range) aircraft, plus options for an additional 20, which, with
a value of US$26 billion (Dhs95.4 billion), makes it the single largest
commercial aircraft order in Boeing’s 95 year history, in dollar value.
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime
Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, attended the announcement of the
order by Emirates Airline Chairman, HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum,
and Boeing officials.
Sheikh Ahmed said: “With 61 77-300ERs currently in service, this
record-breaking dollar value order is another milestone for Emirates and
affirms our strategy to expand our long-haul destinations and continue to
excel as a world-leading carrier, connecting the world to Dubai and
beyond.”
Jim Albaugh, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes said it was
an extremely proud moment of the company. “As the largest operator of the
777 in the world, Emirates has played an important role in development of
the aircraft and its input over the years has been invaluable.”
Alison Weller, Managing Director of airshow organiser F&E Aerospace, who
accompanied Sheikh Mohammed on the tour, said: “The Dubai Airshow has
taken on a special significance this year as it is marking the 40th
anniversary of the formation of the UAE federation. Today’s aircraft order
worth US$26 billion signifies an huge milestone for the show in its 22nd
year and we are confident of seeing more significant orders over the next
four days!”
As part of the 40th anniversary celebrations, the UAE’s own aerobatic team
– Al Fursan – is opening the daily flying display, flying Alenia Aermacchi
MB399 aircraft. It is joined by a number of military and commercial
aircraft, plus the Patrouille de France aerobatic team, flying Alpha jets.
The Dubai Airshow is organised under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed
bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and
Ruler of Dubai, and in co-operation with Dubai Civil Aviation Authority,
Dubai Airports and the UAE Armed Forces.
What do Boeing and Emirates do a day after signing a deal for 50 firm
777-300ERs and options for 20 more (a mere $26 billion if all options are
exercised)? They talk about more aircraft.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO and President, James Albaugh, says talks
with Emirates, including the airline's boss, Tim Clark, will take place on
Monday about the so called 777X, the end-of-decade update to the 777
Boeing, has signalled it plans to put into the market.
The 777X -- expected to come in a -8X and -9X version -- would feature a
new wing and new engine. Clark wants the aircraft performance to allow the
airline to transport 360 passengers with cargo from Dubai to Los Angeles,
while delivering lower fuel burn.
But what could become the main area of disagreement is potentially not the
aircraft performance, but its timeline. Clark wants the 777X to be ready
around 2017, when the 777-300ER fleet replacement cycle gets going. Boeing
is looking at an end-of-decade date, so a tad later than Emirates might
like.
One issue that could dictate how patient Clark is could be the performance
and timeliness of the Airbus A350-1000.
Great Expectations
12 November 2011
A record number of exhibitors, maiden Dubai appearances of
high-profile aircraft and the debut of the UAE Air Force’s flight display
team are among the highlights of the Dubai Air Show 2011. But organizers
note an even bigger milestone will be observed at this year’s show: The
40th anniversary of the United Arab Emirates.
“We’re asking all exhibitors and attendees to join in and celebrate with
us,” said Alison Weller, managing director of show organizer F&E
Aerospace. “The world media comes to Dubai for the airshow, and we want to
showcase to the world how far we’ve come.”
Following the official ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning by His
Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, Dubai’s ruler, 55,000
visitors are expected to view the stands of 950 exhibitors and some 100
aircraft on static display, as well as the daily flight demonstrations.
Among aircraft making their first appearance in Dubai are Boeing’s 787
Dreamliner, the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey Tilt Rotor and the Xian MA600,
marking the first time the 60-passenger turboprop commuter has flown
outside of China.
Al Fursan, the UAE Air Force’s flight demonstration team (see page 5),
will also make its world debut here, performing daily in honor of the
UAE’s anniversary.
Official delegations from almost 50 countries, air force commanders from
26 nations, about 30 defense ministers and a similar number of chiefs of
staff from around the globe are scheduled to attend, according to
organizers. So will civil delegations from 18 air carriers, and about 20
civil aviation ministers.
“This show does seem to attract a very broad spectrum of military and
government representatives, and the UAE prides itself on being able to
host them in a fairly neutral atmosphere,” said F&E CEO Clive Richardson.
Indeed, with the winds of the Arab Spring still blowing strongly, Dubai’s
position as something of a Switzerland of the Middle East keeps political
overtones from coloring the event. Egypt and Iraq are both sending
delegations. Syria is not.
In another first, the Gulf Aviation Training Event being conducted here is
focusing on how to attract and train people for work in aviation. In the
same theme, the final day of the show will be “Futures Day,” dedicated to
bringing youths into careers in aviation, an industry that already
represents a large portion of the UAE’s GDP.
“We’re acquiring a lot of aircraft, and we’re going to need a large
workforce–not just pilots,” Weller said, adding that college and
university students have been invited to attend the show. “We’re hoping
they’ll meet some future employers.”
Weller noted that the opportunity to make contacts is also what brings
aviation professionals here. “The order book isn’t the be all and end all
of the show,” Weller said. “[Attendees] are here to meet people. It’s all
about relationships, especially in this part of the world. That’s why the
show is so successful.”
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BREAKING: Lion Air orders 380 Boeing
737 aircraft http://t.co/WxKCOkRY #avgeek #aviation #DXB11 #737Max
#Indonesia #Jakarta #airlines
(Weirdest
tweet !!) Dubai Escort #Photo: #AlFursan escort #EK 777. #DXB11 #UAE30
http://t.co/M1xyX5FE http://t.co/KV2P9JGs
@DubaiAirshow: What a show! Well over
$50 billion of orders already, heading for our 55,000 visitor estimate
with ease & lots of great controversy. #DXB11
With time to fully explore the #DXB11
halls - I find err.. an Essex & Herts Air Ambulance MD Explorer
@ReutersAero: It's that
morning-after feeling at #DXB11 - yesterday's brinkmanship over Qatar deal
still a talking point and topping the show dailies
Who would have thought a US carrier -
Spirit - would sign the largest #Airbus order at #DXB11 with $6.7 bn
And @DubaiAirshow confirmed it. It's
official. #DXB13 is at Jabel Ali, Al Maktoum International Airport #DXB11
Qatar A380s to have 517 seats: eight
first-class, 42 business-class, 467 economy, chief Al Baker tells me.
#DXB11
Airbus' John Leahy on Qatar's Al Baker:
"Some people negotiate in front of the press, some in a conference room."
#DXB11
@qatarairways crew orders 50 @Airbus
A320neo, with 30 options, and 5 more A380 with options for 3 more. #DXB
Qatar deal is worth $6.4bn list prices
for firm options - "but Mr Al-Baker does not pay list prices" says John
Leahy, Airbus. #DXB11
Qatar deal is back on, announcement
coming for A380s and A320neo, little bird tells me. #DXB11
RT @DubaiAirshow: Numbers: 125 aircraft
at the show, 27 flying, 960 exhibitors from 50 countries, up to 55,000
trade visitors, 325,000sqm of space
Bizzare #DXB11 - @airbus press con with
@qatarairways canned at last min, @BoeingAirplanes held one after that
with Qatar CEO for new 777Fs
Qatar Airways boss in Airbus smack down
bit.ly/uVC9EK #DXB11
Too much politics happening at #DXB11
Drama Queen Al Baker apparently
thoroughly enjoying the limelight at #DXB11
soon Airbus will say Al Baker still
learning 2 b ceo RT @AvWeekRupa Qatar's Al Baker: Airbus is still learning
how to make airplanes #DXB11
Qatar to take "large number" of
converted 767 freighters because Airbus is stalling on A330 conversion
#DXB11
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My picture album from and around the 2011 Dubai Air Show
Final Day pictures.
Dubai Airshow
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
Airbus
Emirates Airline
Dubai Airport
Dubai World
Central
Airbus pictures of the A320neo for
Spirit and Qatar
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