Also, a number of serial production aircraft ready for service will be presented: An-148-100B – the first serially produced in Russia regional jet, Il-96-400T cargo aircraft and Tu-204-300A with VIP interiors.

Without doubt, the 2009 airshow will be memorized for its flying program display. According to the flight plan, on August 18 visitors will be able to see the following aircraft – Il-96-400T, SSJ-100, An-148-100B, individual pilotage by Yak-130, group V-type formation by SSJ-100, Su-35, Su-30MKI, MiG-35 and MiG-29M with consequent break-up. For the first time pair pilotage elements will be demonstrated by MiG-29M and Su-30MKI. Later in the day An-148-100B, MiG-29M, SSJ-100 and Su-30MKI crews will demonstrate their flying techniques.

During the August 19 and 20 business days visitors will be able to see flights by Tu-334-100, Yak-130, SSJ-100, An-148-100B, Su-29KS, Su-30MKI, MiG-29M and MiG-29SMT. During the public days – August 21-23 – the flying display will include flights by a large number of aircraft and helicopters of the Russian Air Force, pilotage groups and individual manufacturers.

Static display of the airshow will include a number of UAC aircraft – the civil SSJ-100, Tu-204-300A, Il-96-400T, An-148-100B and Tu-334-100; the military MiG-35D, MiG-29K, MiG-29SMT, MiG-29M with thrust vectoring, Su-35, Su-32, Su-30MK2, Su-30MKI and Yak-130; and, the transport Il-76MD-90.

As during the last show in 2007, UAC and its daughterly companies will present a single exposition display. Mliltary aviation will be presented in the F1 pavilion, while the passenger and cargo aircraft will occupy the F2 pavilion. MS-21 mainline aircraft in a newly developed livery will be one of the key elements of the display in F2.

During the airshow UAC and its daughterly companies will sign a number of contracts and agreements on both military and civil aircraft. Several announcements in regard to perspective programs are being prepared. The MAKS press centre will host press-events held by UAC’s subsidiaries. In addition to that, a number of UAC programs will be presented in the conference hall inside the F2 pavilion – Tu-204SM, Il-112V, Il-76, MTA, An-124 and An-148T.

During the fourth day of the airshow, on August 21, a second conference on “Human Resources for the Aircraft Building Industry” will be held in Zhukovsky.

The two half-day afternoon conference sessions on the 8th and 9th of September will complement a strong showing of business aviation players: Bombardier, Gulfstream, Airbus, Jet Aviation, Avinode, VistaJet, Jet Aviation, Lufthansa Technik, Embraer, Dassault with aircraft displayed in the static park.

The event’s unique positioning and focus will provide a business platform for the business aviation industry to meet the widely forecasted groundswell of demand in Asia, particularly from China.

Day One will provide an overview of the challenges and opportunities of operating business aviation in the region. The sessions will tackle regulatory, legal and insurance considerations. Key figures will address crucial issues on airspace and other requirements. AsBAA Chairman Chuck Woods, President of Macau’s Jet Asia will moderate. Eric Cheng Chief of Flight Standards, Hong Kong CAD, will address safety regulations – including the granting and renewal of Air Operator’s certificates.

Paul Ng, Global Head of Aviation Stephenson Harwood will be among the panelists giving an overview of legal requirements in the region, while Ed Bond, VP Aerospace, Willis Insurance and Peter Coles, partner Barlow, Lyde and Gilbert will map out the insurance issues relevant to operators in today’s economic climate.

The USA’s Senior VP International Affairs of the General Aviation Manufacturers’ Association (GAMA) Ed Smith will deliver the keynote address on day two, which will cover the evolution of maintenance and repair (MRO) for business aircraft, addressed by Chris Buccholz, CEO of Hong Kong’s MetroJet. The current financial climate and how it is impacting aircraft sales (new and pre-owned) will be addressed by a panel of speakers, including Fernando Grau, Director Airline Market Analyst, Embraer, Jay Mesinger, CEO Corporate Jet Sales and Andrew Hoy, Executive Director, Group Sales, ExecuJet. An executive from Bombardier will deliver the company’s latest market forecast for the region.

What local operators are doing to weather the storm is the next panel discussion with participants Joe Wilson MD of Hong Kong’s ASA Group who will speak about VIP airport development and security and a speaker from HK”s TAG Asia (on the charter perspective). Bombardier’s Jason Liao will moderate.

Asian Aerospace is taking pace at a time when the rapid economic development of Asia is constant. China is featuring strongly as an engine of growth. Although a relatively new entity in Asia, and in spite of the world economic turndown, 2008 was a record year for the business aviation market, particularly in Mainland China. China is already the world’s second-largest overall aviation market having experienced substantial growth over the past ten years.

The USTDA agreement was conferred during a signing ceremony at CAAC headquarters. USTDA Director Walther and CAAC Administrator Li Jiaxiang signed the grant agreement on behalf of the U.S. and Chinese governments, respectively. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the 30 corporate members of the CAAC.

USTDA helped to launch the ACP with the CAAC in early 2004. In addition to today’s grant, USTDA has provided $3.5 million in support of prior ACP phases. To date, USTDA has identified very strong Chinese demand of U.S. aviation products that are attributable to funding for the ACP. Of particular note is the U.S. content for the ARJ-21 aircraft that is outfitted with U.S. manufactured avionics and control systems. It is envisioned that the expansion of the ACP will strengthen the bilateral partnership and open further opportunities for the best in American manufactured goods and services.

The expanded program supported by today’s agreement includes technical assistance provided by ACP industry members and the FAA in the areas of executive management development training, development of a general aviation system, and training of air traffic control supervisors. USTDA support for this program will be matched by approximately $1.6 million in related contributions by ACP member companies and organizations.

The Mark 4.7 aircraft’s design leverages the current trend toward miniaturization of sensor technology; it carries a multi-sensor payload combining high-fidelity electro-optic, infrared and laser range finder/pointer capabilities, as well as a common data link. The aircraft also builds upon the proven features of the Aerosonde Mark 4.4 by using the same power plant and avionics, while incorporating a larger wing and fuselage that enable the system to conduct endurance missions in excess of 12 hours. The Mark 4.7 is compatible with AAI’s Expeditionary Ground Control Station for fast, easy setup and launch, as well as with AAI’s NATO standardization agreement 4586-compliant One System® Ground Control Station. In addition, the system deploys a newly integrated launch and recovery system for space-constrained field and shipboard operations.

“The Aerosonde Mark 4.7 is designed to meet the requirements of tactical and maritime missions when persistent intelligence and surveillance are required,” says Vice President of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Steven Reid of AAI. “Like our entire family of Aerosonde SUAS, the Mark 4.7 also incorporates features for ease of use. It is capable of fully autonomous flight, including takeoff and landing, as well as catapult launch and innovative recovery methods.”

The Mark 4.7 was developed through close collaboration between experts at AAI’s Hunt Valley, Md., headquarters, and those on location at Aerosonde Pty Ltd., the company’s SUAS business located in Melbourne, Australia.

Global aerospace leaders including Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, CFM International, Goodrich, Lufthansa Technik and SR Technics are committed to large stands at the main exhibition hall, whilst space at Aircraft Interiors Asia, Air Freight Asia and the Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium has been in strong demand, as at Asian Aerospace ‘07. The exhibition halls at AsiaWorld- Expo are not only easily accessible by direct MTR rail link from downtown Hong Kong, but also conveniently located very close to the new static display area.

“Visionary commercial aviation companies looking beyond the challenges of current economic downturn are positioning themselves for the long term, with the dynamic Asian markets including China, India, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam offering the most exciting opportunities, “ said Richard Thiele, Global Head of Sales for Reed Exhibitions’ Aerospace & Aviation Group. “Not only do these markets offer enormous sales potential compared to other global markets, but also the stated intention of Commercial Aircraft of China (COMAC) to design and produce new commercial airliners, helicopters, business jets and eventually engines potentially opens the door to a host of new international joint-venture and supplier relationships.”

Asian Aerospace ’09 will also include a repeat of the successful Congress that attracted airline CEOs, heads of China’s key government departments, and policy makers in 2007 The master classes included free seminars on issues affecting civil aviation throughout the region. The Congress is once again being organised in co-operation with the Flight Group and the specialist ATI (Air Transport Intelligence) online. The Flight Group is part of Reed Business Information Ltd, a sister company to Reed Exhibitions Ltd.

“The 2009 Asian Aerospace exhibition and Congress looks set to be one of the most important aviation events in the region. Cathay Pacific is delighted to support Asian Aerospace and welcome’s delegates to Asia’s business capital – one of the world’s leading aviation hubs – Hong Kong,” said Tony Tyler, Chief Executive, and Cathay Pacific Airways.

Asian Aerospace is the world’s largest single-focused exhibition and congress for the commercial aerospace and civil aviation market with particular emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region.

The tests by Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne in West Palm Beach, Fla., helped gather data on this concept engine that might play a role in the next stage of human exploration of the moon. Most rockets make spacecraft travel faster. The goal of a lunar lander descent engine is to slow the vehicle so astronauts can land safely.

The Common Extensible Cryogenic Engine, or CECE, is a deep-throttling engine, which means it has the flexibility to reduce thrust from 100 percent down to 10 percent — allowing a spacecraft to gently land on the lunar surface. The 13,800-pound thrust engine uses extremely cold liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen as propellants.

During the test, the engine was successfully throttled from a high of a 104 percent of the engine’s potential down to eight percent, a record for an engine of this type. A cryogenic engine is needed to provide high performance and put more payload on the surface of the moon. The CECE demonstrator has evaluated two engine configurations during three rounds of hot-fire testing.

“The first test series in 2006 was a challenge but showed promise,” said Tony Kim, Deep Throttling Engine project manager at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Ala. “Testing in 2007 provided an in-depth examination of low-power-level throttling and engine performance characteristics. This third cycle we actively addressed and found solutions to the challenges we faced.”

The team carefully assessed test results that showed pressure oscillations in the engine at lower throttle levels called “chugging.” Chugging may not be a concern for the engine itself, but the resulting vibrations could have the potential to resonate with the structure of the rocket and cause problems for the lander or crew.

Injector and propellant feed system modifications successfully eliminated engine chugging by controlling liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen flow to the combustion chamber. The latest engine configuration incorporates a new injector design and propellant feed system that carefully manages the pressure, temperature and flow of propellants.

“The technology developed from this effort will help engineers successfully design future cryogenic engines to meet the throttling requirements of the Constellation Program’s Altair lunar lander,” Kim said.

The CECE is based on the existing Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne RL10 upper stage rocket engine. Previous first-hand flight experience, as well as this data, will allow engineers to develop simulation models that can focus testing for efficiency and effectiveness.

The CECE collaboration includes engineers from Marshall, NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, and Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne. NASA has invested in CECE technology since 2005 as part of the Propulsion and Cryogenics Advanced Development project at Glenn. The project is funded by the Exploration Technology Development Program in NASA’s Exploration Systems Mission Directorate.

”When EASy was introduced, it was a revolutionary advancement in cockpit technology and a giant step forward for business aviation,” said John Rosanvallon, President and CEO of Dassault Falcon. “And today EASy continues its development with the addition of synthetic vision that will move today’s most advanced flight deck further ahead into the future.”

The Synthetic Vision System displays a high-resolution three dimensional digital image on both pilots’ primary display units (PDU) during all phases of flight. What the pilot sees through the windshield on a clear day will be displayed on the PDU in a synthesized picture in all flying conditions including terrain data and manmade obstacles. The data is derived from the onboard Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) which enables map displays and alerts pilots if terrain is approaching the aircraft’s intended flight path. The terrain data is continuously updated from user experience encompassing 800 million flight hours.

Synthetic Vision will be offered as an option as part of ‘EASy Phase II,’ to both new and existing EASy operators in the last quarter of 2009 on the Falcon 900EX EASy and Falcon 900DX. It is scheduled to be available for the Falcon 7X, Falcon 2000LX and Falcon 2000DX in mid-2010.

EASy Phase II will include a host of other enhancements designed to increase safety and situational awareness and reduce pilot workload in communications, dispatch and navigation.

Options included in EASy Phase II will be ADS-B Out which provides updates and information to aircraft and controllers allowing more efficient use of airspace, reduced minimums and enhanced safety. It will also include support for RNP SAAR 0.1 which requires aircraft position accuracy to 0.1 nautical miles during RNAV approaches. Dassault will also add RAAS software which improves situational awareness in the runway environment by providing aural advisories to the flight crew during taxi, takeoff, final approach, landing and rollout.

EASy Phase II will also include optional new features such as improved real time XM Graphical Weather; Paperless Charts, Localizer Approach Performance with Vertical guidance approaches (LPV); Future Air Navigation System (FANS 1A) using Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) which allows pilots and air traffic controllers to communicate via a data link system primarily on transoceanic flights.

EASy is built on the Primus Epic avionics platform from Honeywell Aerospace and is designed to create an environment which promotes intuitive flying and increases a pilot’s situational awareness while, at the same time, reducing the pilot’s workload. As primary system architect, Dassault concentrated its efforts on a human-factors philosophy which enabled it to achieve a new type of man-machine interface, an important key to improving situational awareness. Over 225 EASy aircraft have logged 250,000 flight hours.

At NBAA, Dassault Falcon will have three EASy equipped aircraft on Static Display including the new and highly efficient Falcon 900LX (N900EX), Falcon 2000EX (N2000A) and the Falcon 7X (HB-JSC).

Ali Al Naqbi, founding chairman of the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) – the organisation behind the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) show, which takes place this November – said that massive growth rates of 15-20% per annum were predicted for the regional business jets market and that its overall worth should top $1bn by 2012.

According to Al Naqbi, business aviation is set to account for 40 per cent of the Middle East’s overall aerospace market within four years. Kuwait, with its recent multimillion dollar investment in the business aviation infrastructure, is key to the future development of the Middle East’s rapidly growing charter market said Ali Al Naqbi.

In a bid to increase the UAE’s market share, significant resources have been pumped into the infrastructure. Facilities are under development at Dubai World Central (DWC), the multi-billion dollar airport and urban development near Jebel Ali, and Al Bateen – Abu Dhabi Airports Company’s (ADAC) $54.4m dedicated executive and charter aviation hub.