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A Final Bow for Nighthawk

The U.S. Air Force’s F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter made its last air show appearance in Dubai this week. Two Nighthawks were on static display and one took part in the daily flight demonstrations. Pilots and maintenance crews made themselves available to answer questions.

“After 25 years in operation, it is the last air show appearance in the world,” said one maintenance crewman. The F-117 is now facing the end of its mission life after 25 years of operation. full story

Airbus Military Eyes Disaster Relief Mission for A400M

Recent natural catastrophes in the Middle East and Asia have fueled interest in the A400M transport aircraft among Arab countries seeking to play a larger role in humanitarian and disaster relief efforts, a senior Airbus Military executive said here in Dubai. full story

Italians, Koreans Trade Barbs on UAE Trainer Deal

The T-50 Eagle’s supersonic performance has been branded a waste of time and a waste of money by trainer rival AleniaAermacchi. full story