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Some European countries are taking a look at the V-22

Posted on November 12, 2015November 11, 2015 by alert5

According to Reuters, some Europeans have expressed their interest in the Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey. At the Dubai airshow, the program’s manager said three or four countries had expressed strong interest in the aircraft.

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Boeing expecting an order for AH-64s from Egypt next year

Posted on November 10, 2015 by alert5

At the Dubai airshow, a Boeing executive revealed that his company is expecting Egypt to buy more AH-64 attack helicopters next year.

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Lebanese Air Force getting six A-29s

Posted on November 9, 2015November 9, 2015 by alert5

Embraer announced at the Dubai airshow that the Lebanese Air Force has placed an order for six A-29 Super tucanon turboprops.

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PAC says first JF-17 export contract signed, will leave it to customer to make announcement

Posted on November 9, 2015 by alert5

At the Dubai airshow, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) said the first export contract of the JF-17 has been signed and it will be up to the customer whether it wants to reveal itself.

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