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Show’s order book breaks $200b barrier

As Dubai Airshow 2013 entered its third day, its record-breaking order book broke through the $200 billion ceiling, raising the event’s profile as a world-central business player, organisers of the show F&E Aerospace said on Tuesday.

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Mubadala boosts tie-ups with Boeing and Airbus

Mubadala Development Company, which has the mandate to facilitate the diversification of Abu Dhabi’s economy, signed new strategic deals on Monday with both Boeing and Airbus aimed at increasing the long-term role of the Abu Dhabi-based company as a supplier to the two aircraft manufacturers.

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Bombardier-Air Côte d’Ivoire deal

Bombardier Aerospace and Abidjan-based airline Air Côte d’Ivoire have signed a conditional purchase agreement for two Q400 NextGen aircraft with options for an additional two on the second day of the Dubai Airshow.

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Tawazun, Boeing in partnership

Boeing and Abu Dhabi-based Tawazun Precision Industries, or TPI, joined hands to take the UAE to the next level of regional leadership in high-end defence and technology manufacturing.

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