Eurofighter Typhoon Visits LIMA for First Time

16:55 GMT, November 26, 2011 The Eurofighter Typhoon will be flying across the skies of Langkawi for the first time as a UK Royal Air Force aircraft participates in one of the most important global defence and security shows, LIMA 2011, which takes place in Langkawi, Malaysia, from 6-10 December.  Just a few days after particpating at the Dubai Air Show and with aircraft still in Malaysia following Exercise BERSAMA LIMA, the Typhoon will excite the crowds with displays demonstrating its incredible agility and speed.  Four RAF Typhoon aircraft from 6 Squadron flew from their base in Scotland to the Royal Malaysian Air Force airbase in Butterworth, Malaysia to take part in Exercise BERSAMA LIMA marking the 40th Anniversary of the Five Powers Defence Arrangement (FPDA), and whilst in the region wanted to reflect the importance of the air force to air force relationship by attending this prestigious exhibition.  Eurofighter Typhoon is the world's most advanced multi-role combat aircraft. It meets current and future fast combat air needs and provides best-in-class combat effectiveness and operational flexibility. The Typhoon is capable of being deployed in the full spectrum of air operations from air policing and peace support, through to high intensity conflict. Typhoon aircraft have recently been deployed on operations and have performed exceptionally well, demonstrating outstanding levels of availability and maintainability.  BAE Systems' Typhoon Test Pilot, Nat Makepeace, spoke about flying during the show:  "I am delighted to be at LIMA 2011 flying the Eurofighter Typhoon. I am hoping to show the tremendous power and agility of this fantastic aircraft during the daily displays. It is a wonderful opportunity to be in Malaysia and I am very grateful to have the chance to fly the aircraft during this international air show".  At the show, Eurofighter will display a selection of the capabilities of the Typhoon, including:  • Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar. The large aircraft nose allows for an optimised array with the addition of an innovative re-positioner to broaden the field of regard to more than 200 degrees, some 50% wider than traditional fixed plate AESA radar systems. • The most advanced Helmet Mounted Symbology System (HMSS) which forms a key component of the Eurofighter Typhoon weapon system improving tactical performance for Eurofighter pilots by providing essential flight and weapon aiming information through line of sight imagery. Information imagery includes aircraft's flight parameters, weapons status and aiming all projected on the HEA (Helmet Equipment Assembly) visor. • The Meteor missile, considered the "game changer" in terms of kill probablity thanks to its dynamic performances, speed and range. • Eurojet's EJ200 engine, the most advanced military engine available on the market.

Company or Organisation Contact: Louise Robson  Head of Communications – East BAE Systems  Tel: +603 2160 2106  Mob: +44 7525 390707 Email: louise.robson @baesystems.com  Marco Valerio Bonelli Head of PR & Communications Eurofighter GmbH Tel.: +49 811 80 1555 Mob: +49 172 842 6017 E-Mail: marco-valerio.bonelli @eurofighter.com  Adam Thomas Senior Press Officer  UKTI DSO  Mob: +44 7775 817 835.  Email: adam.thomas @ukti.gsi.gov.uk

Hotel Jamin Tiada Kenaikan Harga Bilik Semasa Lima

27 November, 2011 12:19 PM

LANGKAWI, 27 Nov (Bernama) -- Persatuan Hotel-hotel Kedah dan Perlis memberi jaminan harga sewa bilik semasa Pameran Maritim dan Udara Antarabangsa Langkawi 2011 (Lima 2011) yang bermula 6 Dis ini tidak akan dinaikkan.

Pengerusi persatuan itu, Rasli Sulaiman berkata semua 25 anggota gabungannya yang mengusahakan hotel bertaraf empat bintang telah dimaklumkan mengenai keputusan tidak menaikkan kadar sewa.

"Mereka diingatkan tidak mengambil kesempatan menaikkan harga bilik," katanya sambil menambah pihaknya telah berbincang dengan Kementerian Pertahanan mengenai kadar harga yang wajar semasa Lima 2011 berlangsung.

Beliau berkata tempahan yang diterima sepanjang Lima 2011 berlangsung amat menggalakan manakala chalet-chalet di sepanjang Pantai Cenang juga mendapat tempahan yang tinggi.

Lima 2011 edisi ke-11 berlangsung dari 6 Dis hingga 11. Dis, menyaksikan penyertaan lebih 400 syarikat dari 35 negara.

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Advanced Jet Fighters Will Be At LIMA '11 from 6 - 10 Decemcer 2011, Langkawi

LIMA 2011 To Be The Best In Its Series - Zahid Hamidi

LANGKAWI, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The 11th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition next month will become the best in its series, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi said.

He said the exhibition, which scheduled for Dec 6 till 10, would see an overall improvement in terms of participation of exhibitors, aircrafts and vessels.

"A total of 403 exhibitors from 35 countries had confirmed their participations in LIMA 2011, which is an increase of merely 25 per cent from the 2009 edition," he told a press conference after chairing the preparation meeting for LIMA 2011 with the relevant agencies here.

Zahid said the participation of aircrafts in the aerospace segment had also increased to 26 aircrafts this year as compared to 11 in 2009.

Among the aircrafts are Sukhoi (Malaysia), F-18 Super Hornet (Australia) and Eurofighter Typhoon (United Kingdom), he said.

Apart from that, he said Malaysia's second submarine, KD Tun Abdul Razak, and 11 Royal Malaysian Navy-owned vessels, as well as 12 foreign warships, including guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur from the United States, RSS Supreme (Singapore) and HMAS Glenelg (Australia) would also add more colours to the maritime segment to be held at Awana Porto Malai.

Zahid said 38,000 trade visitors and 45,000 members of the public were expected to throng the event.

He also announced that the ticket price for members of the public for the aerospace exhibition in Dewan Mahsuri, Padang Mat Sirat on Dec 9 and 10, had been reduced to RM10 as compared to RM30 previously, while the admission for maritime exhibition at Awana Porto Malai would be free of charge. -- BERNAMA