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| Identifier: | 05ABUDHABI4735 |
|---|---|
| Wikileaks: | View 05ABUDHABI4735 at Wikileaks.org |
| Origin: | Embassy Abu Dhabi |
| Created: | 2005-11-21 13:03:00 |
| Classification: | UNCLASSIFIED |
| Tags: | EAIR ECON TC |
| Redacted: | This cable was not redacted by Wikileaks. |
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Diana T Fritz 08/27/2006 05:49:57 PM From DB/Inbox: Search Results
Cable
Text:
UNCLAS ABU DHABI 04735
SIPDIS
CXABU:
ACTION: POL
INFO: RSO P/M AMB DCM MEPI ECON
DISSEMINATION: POL
CHARGE: PROG
APPROVED: AMB: MSISON
DRAFTED: ECON: BDEMONTLUZIN
CLEARED: ECON: OJOHN, DCM: MQUINN
VZCZCADI524
RR RUEHC RUEHZM RUEHDE
DE RUEHAD #4735 3251303
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 211303Z NOV 05
FM AMEMBASSY ABU DHABI
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 2434
INFO RUEHZM/GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL COLLECTIVE
RUEHDE/AMCONSUL DUBAI 5579
UNCLAS ABU DHABI 004735 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: EAIR, ECON, TC SUBJECT: BOEING WINS BIG AT DUBAI AIR SHOW REF: Abu Dhabi 04715 1. (U) On November 20, during the 9th Annual Dubai Air Show, the Dubai-based Emirates Airline awarded Boeing a $9.7 billion order to buy 42 B-777s with an option to purchase 20 more. With this newest order, the Emirates fleet will increase to more than 200 making it the largest carrier in the Arab world. Boeing will begin delivering the 777's in 2007. This newest order includes 24 Boeing 777-300ER's, 10 B-777-200LR Worldliners and eight 777 freighters. This is the largest order ever for Boeing 777s and the deal will make Emirates the largest Boeing operator in the world. The 777's will be powered by 84 GE90-115B jet engines, which are valued at $2 billion. 2. (U) The Dubai Air Show, the 3rd largest aviation exhibition in the world, opened November 20 and will run until November 25. The event has grown from 200 exhibitors in 1989 to over 575 in 2005 with participation from 37 countries and live demonstrations of over 90 aircraft. The growth of the Air Show mirrors the expansion of the aviation sector in the Gulf, the fastest-growing aviation sector in the world. This year's show boasts a strong U.S. presence, with over 90 American companies participating. The U.S. military showcased its aircraft and also participated in the flying demonstrations. 3. (U) The FAA also used the Air Show to highlight the opening of its Middle East and North Africa regional office in Abu Dhabi. The FAA office moved to Abu Dhabi from Rome due to the tremendous aviation growth in the Middle East. The FAA's role in the UAE is to improve its understanding of aviation operations within the region and facilitate efforts to meet safety and growth objectives. The FAA in Abu Dhabi will work closely with aviation authorities, airport management officials, training institutions, air carriers and U.S. industry representatives. The office will also act as an advocate for regional safety standards to ensure a safe operational environment. SISON
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