Unlike the CL-415 water bomber, which was not flown as Canadair considered that the amphibians full capabilities could not be shown on Dubai’s hard runway, the Antonov An-32P Firekiller gave a spirited display, including the release of its load of water.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Антонов Ан-32 - РоссияRussia - 1977

Little known and rarely photographed are the aircraft of the US Army/Operational Test and Evaluation Command’s Threat Support Activity which operates a number of Soviet types including an An-2 Colt, Ka-32 Helix, two Mi-2 Hoplites, two Mi-8/17 Hips, two Mi-14 Hazes and three Mi-24 Hinds. Based at Fort Bliss, Texas, the unit maintains a detachment at Fort Polk, Louisiana, where this Mi-8T, serialled ‘00528’, was seen during October 1996. As with most of the unit’s aircraft, its origins are classified and the camouflage is believed to be non-authentic to further confuse its origin.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Миль Ми-8 / Ми-8Т - РоссияRussia - 1962

Yuri Frolov stood in for Anatoly Kvotchur to display the Su-35 Flanker, following Kvotchur’s involvement in a car crash in Russia which killed his wife shortly before the show.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Сухой Су-35 - РоссияRussia - 1988

Noted at the SOGERMA facility at Bordeaux/Merignac during October 1996 were six Cameroun Air Force CM-170R Magisters, including (TJX)-EM/1041 seen here, which have been stored since at least 1987. All are former French Air Force aircraft which were refurbished for resale but never delivered to Cameroun after the latter defaulted on payment for the aircraft - their future remains uncertain.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fouga CM.170 Magister - ФранцияFrance - 1952

Making smoke as it takes-off for the start of its display, Lockheed Martin F-16D 91-0476/’SW’ of the 20th FW/78th FS.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: General Dynamics F-16B/D Fighting Falcon - СШАUSA - 1977

Основным соперником "Нимрода"2000 в рамках реализации программы создания перспективного патрульного самолета (RPMA) стал "Орион"II, создаваемый тандемом "Локхид-Мартин" и GEC "Маркони Авионикс". Наряду с ним в конкурсе участвовали и его "старшие братья" - P-3A/B, на которые предполагалось установить целевую противолодочную систему фирмы "Локхид".
Model of the Valkyrie being proposed by Loral for the UK’s RMPA programme. A development of the Lockheed Martin P-3 Orion, the Valkyrie will incorporate a new integrated sensor/weapon system, inflight refuelling capability and new engines driving five-bladed propellers.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed P-3 Orion - СШАUSA - 1958

SAAF/CFS Harvard 7156 on the flight line at Langebaanweg on November 17, 1996 in company with some of the other 55 examples of the type which took part in the final mass formation flypast to mark the retirement of the type from SAAF service.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American T-6 Texan / AT-6 Harvard - СШАUSA - 1935

Dubai ’95 Air Show

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Panavia Tornado IDS (GR) - InternationalInternational - 1974МиГ МиГ-21-93 - РоссияRussia - 1994

Although military aircraft are prominent in this view of the static park, there was almost equal participation of commercial and military aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Panavia Tornado IDS (GR) - InternationalInternational - 1974МиГ МиГ-21-93 - РоссияRussia - 1994

McDonnell Douglas is hoping that Saudi Arabia will become the export launch customer for the C-17A, seen here creating a dust storm as it reverses after landing.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas C-17A Globemaster III - СШАUSA - 1991

The first Boeing 777-236 to be delivered to British Airways, G-ZZZC/Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith (actually the third to be built for the airline), landing on runway 27R at Heathrow after a test flight on November 15, 1996 following arrival three days earlier. On November 17 the aircraft undertook its first revenue service when it operated BA123 from Heathrow to Dubai and Muscat, replacing Boeing 767s on the route. Two more 777s were scheduled to join BA’s fleet before the end of 1995 and will be used initially for flights to Paris and on daily Cairo services.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 777 - СШАUSA - 1994

Artist’s impression of a Boeing 777 in Singapore Airlines colours

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 777 - СШАUSA - 1994

The Canadair Special Edition made its Middle East debut at the show and the first aircraft, N877SE, was delivered to TAG Aeronautics.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bombardier CRJ100 / CRJ200 / CRJ800 - КанадаCanada - 1991

Second EMB-145 PT-ZJB seen at Sao Jose dos Campos on its roll-out on October 31, 1996 - the aircraft made its first flight on November 17, 1996.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Embraer ERJ-145 / ERJ-140 / ERJ-135 - БразилияBrazil - 1995

Appropriately registered A330-301 EI-JFK/Colmcille (c/n 086) has been operated by Aer Lingus since August 1996 on the Belfast - Shannon - New York/John F Kennedy route in Vacations Ireland titles and is seen at Dublin on November 1, 1996. Originally intended for Air Inter as F-GMDE, the aircraft was not delivered to the French carrier and has been leased to Aer Lingus from Airbus Industrie - the Irish airline now operate a total of four A330s on services to North America.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus A330 - InternationalInternational - 1992

Cessna Caravan I C-GCGA of CityLink reverses whilst manoeuvring in the crowded static park.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cessna 208 Caravan / U-27 - СШАUSA - 1982

Resplendent in its new red and white colour scheme, rather than the all-over yellow scheme normally adopted for CL-415 water bombers, C-GQBA made its Dubai debut during a world-wide sales tour.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Canadair CL-415 - КанадаCanada - 1991

Pilatus PC-12EC Eagle prototype HB-FOB made its debut at Dubai ’95. A derivative of the PC12 single-turboprop executive/utility aircraft, the Eagle is equipped with a FLIR and SAR housed in fairings under the centre fuselage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Pilatus PC-12 - ШвейцарияSwitzerland - 1991

Dassault Rafale B01 being towed to the static park. Note the bulges immediately in front of the cockpit which are aerodynamically representative of the IR and TV sensor fairings.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault Rafale B / D / F - ФранцияFrance - 1993