An Emirati woman has caused a Twitter storm after joining the military fight against Islamic State

An Emirati woman has caused a Twitter storm after joining the military fight against Islamic State. Mariam al-Mansouri is UAE's first female air force pilot. Her involvement in airstrikes against IS has sparked a contentious debate about the war against the group. It's also led to a discussion about the role of women in conflict.

Brisbane Airport strenghtens partnership with Shanghai Airport

Brisbane Airport (BNE) has become the first Australian airport to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Shanghai Airports Authority (SAA) in a partnership which will strengthen key relationships and boost aviation links between Australia and China.

The MOU, which was signed on Friday in a special ceremony in Shanghai attended by SAA President, Jing Yi Ming and Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) CEO and Managing Director, Julieanne Alroe, outlines the commitment of both parties to explore market demands, develop air route network, and provide quality services to customers.

Julieanne Alroe said the agreement was endorsed at the most senior levels and will provide a framework for the development of stronger airport relationships that will enhance services for passengers.

“The establishment of a friendly relationship with SAA is based on information sharing, personnel exchanges and working together on collaborative projects that will ultimately provide benefits to travellers in Shanghai and Brisbane.

“This will be achieved through sharing information in areas of airport planning and construction, safety of airport operation and management, information technology, customer services, air route development, as well as airport business development.

“Collaboration to strengthen the air connections between the two airports, aiming at increasing passenger volume and freight throughput, will also be a key focus.

“Importantly, we aim to establish Brisbane and Shanghai as the major gateways for services between China and Australia via this unique partnership,” Ms Alroe said.

Personnel exchanges will take place as part of the MOU with Senior Executives from SAA and BAC spending several months immersed in the respective airport’s operations to develop a better understanding of air policies, culture and business strategies.

“The staff exchange is one of the most exciting aspects of the agreement as it provides hands on exposure to each airport’s operations that will be incredibly valuable,” Ms Alroe said.Brisbane Lord Mayor, Graham Quirk, welcomed the announcement, commending Brisbane Airport for its pro-active approach to strengthening ties with China.

“This Memorandum of Understanding will expand business opportunities between Brisbane and Shanghai and will promote Brisbane as Australia’s New World City in China,” Cr Quirk said.

“As the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, I am committed to helping Brisbane businesses and the Brisbane economy grow and look forward to seeing this agreement benefit both Chinese and Brisbane businesses.”

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Helitech International, 14-16 Oct 2013, Amsterdam

Helitech International, 14-16 Oct 2013, Amsterdam

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Published on Monday, 08 September 2014 14:18

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Helitech International is the largest helicopter exhibition in Europe dedicated to helicopter products, parts, accessories and services. The show brings together leading manufacturers, suppliers, operators, buyers and engineers in the industry. Taking place in Amsterdam RAI from 14-16 October, Helitech International 2014 is the must-attend event of the year. 

The education programme at Helitech International 2014 kicks off on Tuesday 14th October with the Business and Strategy Conference.

Delivered by industry experts, this day long conference will explore the future opportunities and challenges for the European rotorcraft sector.

Topics include:

- Key business and strategy issues
- Market insights and opinions
- Regional trends and market prospects
- Crucial finance issues affecting growth
- Challenges and opportunities for the supply chain
- Threats and possibilities offered by UAVs technology

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Filipino volcano alert: Deadly lava in spectacular flow ..

=Lava flows from the crater of Mayon volcano seen from Legazpi City, Albay province, southeast of Manila on September 17, 2014. Lava continued to cascade down the Philippines most active volcano on September 17 as authorities rushed to evacuate thousands ahead of a possible deadly eruption. (AFP)

An aerial picture taken on September 14, 2014 shows a plane flying over the Bardarbunga volcano spewing lava and smoke in southeast Iceland. The Bardarbunga volcano system has been rocked by hundreds of tremors daily since mid-August, prompting fears the volcano could explode. Bardarbunga, at 2,000 metres (6,500 feet), is Iceland's second-highest peak and is located under Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajoekull. (AFP)

Vector Aerospace at Africa Aerospace and Defence 2014

Vector Aerospace at Africa Aerospace and Defence 2014

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Published on Tuesday, 16 September 2014 11:23

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Vector Aerospace Corporation, an industry leader in providing aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft will exhibit at Africa Aerospace and Defence 2014 (AAD 2014), taking place at the Waterkloof Air Force Base Centurion, City of Tshwane, South Africa from September 17-21, 2014.

“Vector Aerospace is excited to participate at AAD 2014,” says Jeff Poirier, president of Vector Aerospace Engine Services – Atlantic. “Our comprehensive engine and component repair, overhaul and test services deliver exceptional value and benefit to our customers. We have the diverse capability to accommodate our customers' specific requirements and the detailed product knowledge, experience and international service centre network to meet their needs. We look forward to meeting with operators at AAD 2014 to discuss how the Vector team can support their specific engine repair and overhaul requirements with superior quality and unparalleled customer satisfaction.”

Vector Aerospace holds approvals from some of the world's leading OEMs including Pratt & Whitney Canada, Rolls-Royce, Turbomeca, General Electric and Honeywell. Products supported include the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T, PT6A, JT15D, PW100, PW150A, PW307 and PW308A series engines; Rolls-Royce M250; Rolls-Royce T56/501D;Turbomeca Arriel 1 and Arriel 2; General Electric T58 / CT58 and CT-7A / T700 engines; Honeywell TFE731 and Honeywell ALF 502/LF507 (all engine lines include complete test capability); dynamic components, full-service avionics capability; up to and including glass cockpit engineering, development and integration, complete aircraft rewires, as well as airframes and major inspections support for a variety of Airbus Helicopters, Sikorsky,Boeing and AgustaWestland helicopter models.

Source and image: Vector Aerospace

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Tycoon places biggest ever order for Rolls-Royce cars: 30 Phantoms...

=A Hong Kong tycoon has placed the biggest ever order for Rolls-Royce cars, agreeing to buy 30 Phantoms for his luxury Macau hotel-resort.

Stephen Hung's purchase surpasses the 14 Phantoms bought by Hong Kong's Peninsula Hotel in 2006.

Hung and Rolls-Royce executives signed the deal Tuesday at the company's Goodwood factory in England.

The Extended Wheelbase Phantoms will be used to chauffeur guests at Hung's "ultra-luxury" Louis XIII hotel, which is scheduled to open in early 2016.

Airport Infra Expo 2014, Brazil

Airport Infra Expo 2014, Brazil

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Published on Tuesday, 23 September 2014 15:53

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The Airport Infra Expo & Aviation Expo has the mission to catalyze air sector and commercial aviation’s development in Latin America, gathering several segments and giving exhibitors and buyers an opportunity for knowledge and information exchange, as well as meaningful business contacts.

In its 4th edition, it consolidates itself as the most expressive reference for the market.

In 2014, the exhibition will have a 5000 m² area, where worldwide leaders will be together, committed to commercial aviation and airport infrastructure growth in Latin America, specially Brazilian.

The event will present concrete experiences of national and international initiatives about how to make airport and commercial aviation business feasible in several contexts. The seminar program will gather conceptualized speakers and themed sections, where aspects of ground handling, air traffic control, non airport income, security and TI will be discussed. Presentation of international and national leaders will be held, focusing in concrete initiatives of airport and commercial aviation development in Brazil and worldwide.

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Northrop Grumann awarded $354mln for UAS fleet expansion

Northrop Grumann awarded $354mln for UAS fleet expansion

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Published on Tuesday, 16 September 2014 11:39

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The U.S. Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a $354 million primarily firm-fixed-price contract to expand their RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS) fleet by three aircraft.

Global Hawk operates multiple sensors simultaneously to gather intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) data. The new aircraft are Multi-INT models that carry sophisticated imaging and electronic signals sensors capable of collecting multiple types of intelligence from high altitudes for up to 32 hours.

The contract also includes retrofit kits to add Airborne Signals Intelligence Payload (ASIP) sensors into two of the existing RQ-4, providing them with Multi-INT capability. ASIP is an advanced ISR collection sensor also built by Northrop Grumman.

The aircraft will bring the Air Force RQ-4 fleet size to 37 in 2017. The ASIP retrofit kits are scheduled for delivery in late 2016 and in 2017. All RQ-4 UAS fuselages are built at Northrop Grumman facilities in Moss Point, Mississippi, with final assembly and acceptance testing is conducted in Palmdale.

"Northrop Grumman is proud that the RQ-4 Global Hawk has become an indispensable ISR resource for the Air Force. These new systems will provide further opportunities to keep our warfighters safe," said Mick Jaggers, Global Hawk program manager, Northrop Grumman.

"Even as Global Hawk flight hours increase each year, we are striving to reduce the overall operating cost of the system for the Air Force," Jaggers added. The Air Force's commitment to putting more Global Hawks in the air and our dedication to meeting affordability agreements for production and sustainment ensure that this vital asset will remain sustainable and viable for many years."

The different variants of Global Hawk have flown more than 126,000 flight hours supporting diverse global missions. Carrying a variety of ISR sensor and communications gateway payloads, Global Hawk supports antiterrorism, antipiracy, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, airborne communications relay, information-sharing and the full range of operational combat missions.

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Air France flights to Russia cancelled due to strike

Air France flights to Russia cancelled due to strike

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Published on Friday, 19 September 2014 16:05

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On the 18th of September, only five flights has been completed to Russia in comaprison with 16 planned.

This happened as a result of strike, which started on the 15th of September, leading the major cancellation of flights.

Head of SNPL Labour Union has urged to start the strike during 15-20 of September. The strike could be one of the longes in the Air France history since 1998.

According to the real-time flight timetable, all of today's flights on route to Russia has been cancelled.

Source and image: Air France