Dubai International Airshow 2011 + news

[GOOSE]

Begins tomorrow - http://www.dubaiairshow.aero/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Anyone know if there is a live web broadcast for this show?

[GOOSE]

Russia to showcase its best combat aircraft in Dubai

From RIA Novosti -

Russia will showcase its most advanced combat aircraft and air defense systems at a major airshow in the Middle East which starts on Sunday, state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport said.
The Dubai Airshow will be held on November 13-17 in the United Arab Emirates. The Airport Expo complex in Dubai is expected to host about 1,000 exhibitors from 50 countries which will showcase their products to more than 55,000 guests and visitors.
Visitors at the show “will be presented advanced products of the Russian aerospace industry, such as the Su-35 and MiG-29M/MiG-29M2 multifunctional fighters, Yak-130 combat trainer, and Be-200 amphibious aircraft,” Rosoboronexport said in a statement on Friday.
The Russian exhibit will also promote a variety of military helicopters, such as the famed Mi-171 transport helicopters, Ka-52 and Mi-28NE attack helicopters and the Mi-26T - the world's heaviest-lift helicopter.
Air defense equipment will be represented by the S-300VM, Tor-M2E and Buk-M2E air defense missile systems, Tunguska-M1 and Pantsir-S1 air defense gun/missile systems, Igla-S man-portable air defense system, radars, electronic warfare equipment, command, control and communication systems.
Russia has firmly established itself as the world's second largest arms exporter after the United States. Combat aircraft account for almost half of all foreign sales by Rosoboronexport.
“Russian combat systems have earned high respect and are in great demand among customers in North Africa and the Middle East,” Rosoboronexport said.

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[Reptile 1]

"Hot news from Dubai air show. The UAE has issued an RFP to Eurofighter. Many had expected a Rafale order at the show. This is a major development for Eurofighter!"

[ddodd000]

DUBAI: UAE issues shock Eurofighter Typhoon request. - flightglobal By: CRAIG HOYLE DUBAI
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[GOOSE]

Topics merged.

[WAP]

Gutted I'm not going out this year to work at the Airshow, but i have it on very good authority that it is going to be good especially the Emirates A380 delivery . (Civey content, sorry!).

Goose, I'm pretty sure one of the Dubai TV stations does live coverage but not sure which one or if you can watch it in the UK.

[Flyingmonster]

Irkut flying high with Yak-130 programme

Irkut is to supply the Russian air force with another 65 Yakovlev-designed Yak-130s, as it also prepares to make its first deliveries of the advanced jet trainer to launch export customer Algeria.

Confirmation of the planned order came last week from Russian air force commander Gen Alexander Zelin, who said a contract would be signed later this month to cover deliveries to run through 2017.

Russian air force combat pilots have been undergoing training on the Yak-130 since April 2011, with eight of the type currently in use.

"The pilots speak in favour of its high manoeuvrability, stability and controllability," Irkut said. Company assessments indicate that the service could eventually acquire 250 to 300 of the aircraft, which is also being offered in a light-attack configuration.

Deliveries from a 16-aircraft order with the Algerian air force will start before the end of the year, with the nation's first pilots having already undergone flight instruction in Russia. Once fielded, the trainers will be used in preparation for flying the Sukhoi Su-30MKA.

Irkut has opted against bringing an aircraft to the show, but is touting its design's lower unit cost and claimed enhanced ground-attack capabilities when compared with rivals like the Alenia Aermacchi M-346 and BAE Systems Hawk.

[KINROTATE]

Gutted I'm not going out this year to work at the Airshow, but i have it on very good authority that it is going to be good especially the Emirates A380 delivery . (Civey content, sorry!).

Goose, I'm pretty sure one of the Dubai TV stations does live coverage but not sure which one or if you can watch it in the UK.

Dubai One covered the opening of the show and live flying.

[Gary]

Just seen this on twitter.

warnesyworld Alan Warnes
Rafale appears to have been dumped out of UAE fighter competition! Big breaking news here at Dubai.

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