Pak-China joint production JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft at Dubai Airshow

JF-17 Thunder, the Pakistan-China jointly developed fighter aircraft has been put on display at the Dubai Air Show. 

The Pakistan Air Chief attending the airshow has been quoted as saying that the participation of Pakistan Air Force in this airshow is a matter of great pride for us and many countries in general and Islamic countries in particular have shown interest in the JF-17 Thunder aircraft.

The Dubai Air Show was inaugurated by Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai and Prime Minister of UAE.

Source | Photo: AFP
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Stars cruise in for Dubai mission

[ Gulf News ] 7 Dec

Tom Cruise atop Burj Khalifa during the shooting for Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol.

More than 1,100 industry professionals and hundreds of international journalists, photographers, television crews and presenters will be fighting for spots on the busiest red carpet Diff has ever experienced tonight, when Tom Cruise and his fellow cast members Paula Patton, Simon Pegg and Anil Kapoor, along with director Brad Bird and producer Bryan Burk, launch Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol. 

A large proportion of the film was shot in Dubai, and more specifically at the Burj Khalifa — the world's tallest building.

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Pakistan President Zardari Admitted in Dubai Hospital

[ India TV News ] 7 Dec

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari was hospitalised in Dubai  on Tuesday for medical checkups, as he was complaining of heart pain.  Zardari went to Dubai along with the team of his family physicians for extensive medical checkups.

Pakistan President Zardari admitted in Dubai hospital

Meanwhile,  US magazine Foreign Policy reported that Zardari had been feeling increased pressure over the Memogate scandal. According to the US magazine, Zardari may have angioplasty on Wednesday and may also resign on account of 'ill health.'

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Dubai Air Show: UAE introduces Armed Drone

Full Story: Yahoo News 18 Nov

A surprise at Dubai Air Show stunned everyone - display of an armed drone developed by a UAE based firm Ascom Systems, Thursday.

"MALE"

The drone called MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) or simply United 40, has a  wingspan of 17.5 metres, and resorted to have a maximum payload of 400 kilogrammes, and carries 300 litres of fuel, of which 260 litres are in the wings. And its special feature: It can carry eight 60-kilometre (37-miles) range "Nemrod" missiles in its fuselage.

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Dubai Air Show - Flying Display Day 5 (18 Nov)

Full Story: Official Site - Dubai Air Show

The flying display programme for the Dubai Air Shown on its 5th day, 18 Nov is as under:

Follow other events by visiting the official website of Dubai Air Show.

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JF-17 Thunder at Dubai Air Show: Azerbaijan shows interest in purchase

Full Story: Defence Professionals 16 Nov

Azerbaijan has shown interest in JF-17 Thunder combat aircrafts jointly produced by Pakistan and China and announced its intention to purchase aircraft of this type. JF-17 is presently on display at Dubai Air Show. 

JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft on display at the Dubai air show 2011. (Photo: APA)

Offering a high manoeuvrability, JF-17 Thunder aircraft have the same or even superior capabilities to the MiG-29 aircraft of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces. By introducing this asset into its inventory the Azerbaijani Armed Forces could increase their combat effectiveness, Defence Professionals reports.

Earlier on Day-1, the JF-17 Thunder participated in the air display. The Egyptian Airforce chief is reported to have said that they’re “Very interested” in JF-17 Thunder aircraft. Watch the video below:

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Dubai Air Show (13-17 November ) - Day 3

Full Story: Dubai Air Show 16 Nov

The third day of the Dubai Air Show 2011 has been very hectic and money making. The latter part of Wednesday (today) saw the orders booked worth US$55.4 billion, with the Airbus A320neo the big winner. Florida-based Spirit Airlines signed a MoU with Airbus for 75 Airbus A320 family jets – 45 A320neo and 30 A320 aircraft. The deal is valued at US$7 billion.

The Dubai Airshow is organised under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and in co-operation with Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai Airports and the UAE Armed Forces.

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