November 14 to 18, Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central hosted the largest-ever Dubai Airshow 2021, which drew 1,200 exhibitors, including 371 new firms. For the first time, 13 countries took part in the event, cementing its status as a global event. More than 160 of the world’s most modern aircraft were on display during the event, both on the ground and in the air. The 17th edition of the worldwide show is the first major global aerospace exhibition to be staged since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, demonstrating that the globe is beginning to return to normalcy. At the Dubai Airshow, the MQ-9 Reaper and F-35 Stealth Jet Deals are in the spotlight, while Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate steals the show.

After five days and a total of over Dh286 billion in sales, the Dubai Airshow 2021 comes to an end

According to the event organizer, Tarsus Middle East, this year’s airshow would have featured more than 20 country pavilions as well as an aircraft display of over 160 commercial, military, and private jets, including the latest Boeing 777x and Bombardier Global 7500.

For the first time, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Brazil, Slovenia, and Israel participated in the international aerospace event, which has been held since 1989.

Commercial and defense contracts totaling more than Dh286.5 billion ($78 billion) have been inked at the Dubai Airshow 2021, the world’s largest aviation event since the breakout of the Covid-19 epidemic.

* Global aerospace professionals convene at Dubai Airshow, one of the world’s largest and most successful air exhibitions, to facilitate effective global trade. When it comes to the aerospace industry, Dubai continues to exceed the rest of the world in terms of growth and development. In order to take advantage of this growth, exhibitors and spectators join the Dubai Airshow. This is the biggest stunt show.

* When it comes to adaptability and agility, India’s Tejas is unbeatable. The Dubai Air Show in 2021

* At the Dubai Air Show 2021, the Indian Air Force’s HAL-built LCA Tejas displayed awe-inspiring flying maneuvers.

* Boeing and Airbus, with the help of their airline partners, are the primary attractions in commercial aviation. At the same time, lesser firms such as Embraer and Irkut Corporation aspire to secure orders for their rival products and provide airlines with a viable alternative to the industry’s most powerful players.

* AMMROC, a regional provider of military MRO services and an EDGE Group subsidiary, announced the signing of a nonbinding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Leidos, a U.S.-based provider of technology, engineering, and science solutions.

* As part of a preliminary MoU, AMMROC’s Maintenance and Logistics Center in the United Arab Emirates, Middle East, South East Asia, and Africa (SAMENA) region will be able to pursue regional USG business, including the provision of specialist manpower, thanks to their complementary resources and capabilities.

Looking at the biggest deals from the five-day aviation summit

* Airbus, a European aerospace company, had the most orders during the event, with 269 firms and 139 pledges.

* Airbus A321neo Family aircraft valued at Dh121 billion ($33 billion) were ordered by Indigo Partners portfolio airlines on day one of the events. This was the largest order ever placed at a five-day airshow.

* Air Lease Corp., based in the United States, has agreed to purchase 111 Airbus planes, including the new A350 Freighter, for a total of Dh55 billion (about $15 billion). Ibom Air became a new customer of Airbus on the third day, with a solid order of 10 A220s, and Jazeera Airways ordered 28 A321neos.

* This year’s Dubai Airshow saw several orders for Boeing aircraft, including a Dh33 billion contract with Indian airline Akshaya Air. With Emirates SkyCargo, it agreed to sell two freighters, while with Air Tanzania, it secured a deal for four aircraft.

* Rolls-Royce Trent 700 Engine MRO Services to be Offered by EDGE and Sanad

* With Mission+, Airbus introduces the industry’s first fully-integrated Electronic Flight Assistant.

* The UAE Ministry of Defense also signed contracts for Dh22.5 billion with European, American, and Asian contractors and suppliers during the airshow.

* An Abu Dhabi-based advanced technology firm Edge Group’s subsidiary GAL has received an enormous contract for Dh11 billion from the UAE Air Force and Air Defense (AFAD) on the first day of the Airshow. King Khalid International Airport has signed an MoU with Honeywell to study the use of Honeywell technologies that enable integration and automation to boost efficiency, predictability, and safety in its airport operations while also minimizing environmental impact.

* At the Dubai Airshow, flydubai took part in an official formation flight to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the United Arab Emirates’ independence.

* The Tunisian Air Force has signed a contract with EDGE for C-130 PDM and Upgrades.

* Jazeera Airways of Kuwait has placed an order for 20 Airbus A320neos and 8 A321neos, valued at around $3.3 billion at list prices.

* A total of Dh143 million would be spent by Pakistan’s Global Industrial & Defence Solutions on ammunition for the Joint Air Command.

UVision’s booth at the Dubai Airshow (#892) offered the following systems:

Developed and built by UVision, the Hero-30 loitering munition system has a high level of precision attack and abort capabilities. As a result of this simple-to-use technology, front-line forces can commence operations and respond quickly and accurately to any enemy target or threat that occurs. High tracking precision and lock-on, last-second mission abort, second attack attempt, or target change are just some of the unique capabilities of the Hero- 30. A wide range of operational scenarios are well-served by its several installation options (man-packed, vehicle-mounted or stationary)

At the Dubai Airshow, Sanad signs important deals

* An agreement has been inked between Sanad and Lufthansa Technik Middle East (LTME to create innovative and technology-based solutions for the aviation industry’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations in the Middle East.

* Agreement between Middle East Propulsion Company (MEPC) and GAL, a prominent regional provider of complete aviation sustainment solutions for military and civilian aircraft, will see Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engine maintenance services provided by both firms.

* GAL’s Performance-Based Logistics contract with the UAE Air Force Air Defense will benefit from the partnership (AFAD).

* One of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), has agreed to provide a new US$100 million evergreen revolving credit facility. Over the past decade, Sanad and FAB have financed more than US$ 950 million in combined agreements.

* Industrial service capabilities from Sanad were made available to the 27 members of the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) as part of a partnership agreement.

Industrial service capabilities from Sanad were made available to the 27 members of the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) as part of a partnership agreement.

Etihad Cargo to Deploy AIPowered Airfreight Loading

It has been announced that Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics division of Etihad Aviation Group in Abu Dhabi, has signed a proof-of-concept deal to use artificial intelligence (AI) technologies developed by Singapore-based SPEEDCARGO to increase cargo capacity on flights. After just two other airlines have used the CARGO EYE sizing system, Etihad Cargo is now one of only a few to test SPEEDCARTO’s AIpowered CARGO MIND software solution, which allows for the most efficient use of cargo space while still adhering to all rules and business requirements. Cargo EYE and CARGO MIND are being tested by Etihad Cargo to see if they can transform airfreight operations, says Martin Drew, SVP Sales and Cargo at Etihad Aviation Group.

“The Proof-of-Concept will prove whether these upgraded SPEEDCARGO goods can boost efficiency, productivity, and revenue returns through digital technology solutions, with the intention of integrating them into our operations in 2022.”Capturing images in real-time, CARGO EYE uses Microsoft’s cutting edge Time of Flight sensing technology to accurately compute the dimensions of arriving cargo. This data is then effortlessly integrated into the warehouse management systems of existing customers. Goods MIND also receives data from the solution to precisely construct load plans, monitor and promote data compliance, and identify damaged cargo to decrease possible claims.

Agreement between GAL and AMMROC will ensure performance Based Logistics services

It was reported that EDGE subsidiary company AMMROC had signed a new long-term Depot-Level Maintenance (DLM) service contract with GAL, a prominent regional provider of integrated aircraft sustainment solutions for military and civilian customers region. UAE Air Force and Air Defence will benefit from GAL’s performance-based contract with the DLM (AFAD). As part of the agreement, AMMROC will assist GAL in providing AFAD clients with aircraft, engine, and component depot level repair services.

A New Manufacturing Agreement with STELIA Aerospace Has Been Signed by EDGE

STELIA Aerospace and EPI, a member of EDGE Group’s Mission Support cluster, have renewed their contract. The precision engineering backbone of the UAE’s aerospace and defense industry, EPI, has renewed its historical cooperation with Airbus subsidiary STELIA Aerospace to manufacture high-quality precision engineered metallic airplane components for the A320, A330, and a340 families of aircraft. There is little doubt that the agreed contract extension demonstrates the synergies between the two organizations. The statement was made during the Dubai Airshow, which is now taking place at the Dubai World Central.

Ansys had been showcasing its latest simulation solutions for the aerospace industry at the CES event

At this year’s Dubai Airshow 2021, Ansys, a global pioneer in engineering simulation, demonstrated its latest simulation technology to the aerospace industry. Propulsion systems from electric, hydrogen and turbo-machinery sources are being shown to clients and partners by Ansys.

“We are at this year’s Dubai Airshow to demonstrate how our simulation engineering solutions help significant sustainability and decarbonization activities,” Mariano Morales, Senior Manager, Technical Account Management, said. Aircraft systems that are safer and more environmentally friendly are being developed through the use of simulation, which reduces costs across the whole product lifecycle.

New Modularity and Mission Flexibility Has Been Introduced to EDGE’s Munitions Range after Successful Integration Program

AL TARIQ, an EDGE Group subsidiary specializing in the design and manufacturing of precision-guided munitions (PGM), announced a series of milestone advancements within its product line at the Dubai Airshow 2021, including the successful integration of the AL TARIQ kit onto a 1,000 lb HSLD 450/Mk 83 bomb. In addition, the company has integrated a number of cutting-edge operating characteristics that considerably improve the mission capability of the AL TARIQ family of long-range (LR) precision-guided munitions.

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