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Multi-role fighter attracts Mideast, Africa, South America buyers

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Emirates, the world’s largest buyer of Airbus A380 aircraft, is exploring engine options for a batch of 50 additional superjumbos, handing Rolls-Royce Holdings an opportunity to unseat a General Electric Co and Pratt and Whitney joint venture that powers the existing jets.

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Dubai Airports said it’s in talks with more cargo carriers about operating from the emirate’s new Al Maktoum International Airport hub while continuing to work on adding passenger airlines after the facility opened to them last month.

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Dubai World Central (DWC), the world’s first purpose-built aerotropolis, has announced a series of strategic partnerships with leading global maintenance, repair and operation (MRO) companies, who will open new facilities at the Aviation District.

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The Middle East is one of the strategic areas for European Aeronautics Defense & Space Company, or Eads, as it generates 10 per cent of its global revenues, according to top officials of the company.

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UAE-US trade is expected to jump 20% to $30b by year-end

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Emirates’ whopping order for 50 of the world’s biggest jets should end doubts about the project that had even crept into manufacturer Airbus, the airline’s chief told Reuters, adding it was so sure of filling the planes it might have bought 10 more.

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Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, and Jet Airways on Wednesday announced that the airlines closed the transaction for the subscription of a 24 per cent equity stake by Etihad Airways in Jet Airways. All requisite Indian regulatory approvals had been obtained by November 12, 2013.

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Serbian national airline orders 10 A320neo aircraft worth $1b to support growth

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