Typhoon amateur photo contest for those who attended Lima airshow

PETALING JAYA (March 22, 2012): Following the success of the Eurofighter Typhoon Amateur photography competition in Europe, the contest has been extended for those who attended last year's Lima air show in Langkawi.

The competition is open from March 9 to Aug 31, according to a press released yesterday. The winning image will be featured in the 2013 Eurofighter Typhoon calendar, and the winner will receive a 1:48 scale Typhoon model and will be invited to sit on the 2013 judging panel.

In addition, the top three photographs will be published in Eurofighter World magazine, on the www.eurofighter.com website and winners will all receive a 2013 Eurofighter Typhoon calendar.
A special category prize 'The Panel's Choice' will again be awarded to the best young Typhoon photographer for entries from those under the age of 16.

Commenting on the competition lead judge Geoffrey Lee of Plane focus said: "This is a perfect platform to prove that amateur photography can indeed be extraordinary".
This year's winner will be announced during the ILA Berlin Air Show in September 2012.
Original images of Typhoon will be accepted from any amateur photographer by e:mail to communications @eurofighter.com or by post to:

Eurofighter Communications, Am Söldnermoos 17, 85399 Hallbergmoos, Germany.
For further information about the terms and conditions of the competition, please visit the Eurofighter website: www.eurofighter.com.

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For those who has taken the effort to take pictures during LIMA why not sign up to this competition. 

You might be the lucky ones.  

Helicopter & Aircraft Model LIMA 2011

 

Picture of the day. S70B Helicopter displayed during LIMA 2011.. The model of Rafale among figthers displayed & lobbied by manufacturer.

Great pictures taken by Fazil.. Thanks.. terima Kasih.. more picture by him here.. 

F/A 18F Ready for take Off.. LIMA 2011

F/A 18F US Squadran

Picture of the day. Great picture taken by Janner88 or Laurence Bean. One thing for sure our friend here really know the subject. Picture taken during LIMA 2011 last year. 

As stated in his photo it features :-

Boeing F/A 18F, 166659/232, of the US Navy, taking off to perform in the afternoon display at LIMA 2011, 10 December 2011.

This aircraft belongs to VFA-106, Strike Fighter Squadron 106 (Gladiators), and is based at NAS Oceana, Virginia.

Thanks for sharing your amazing picture.. Appreciate it..  More from him here..

Take Off - LIMA 2011

Picture of the day.  Great picture of Aircraft taking off during LIMA show. Thanks to Taufik for sharing.

Refer here for more interesting picture.

Special Shots LIMA 2011

RMN Super Lynx

Picture of the day. Special exclusive shots by Azri Zainul. The best about his pictures were there're shot where I know other might not have. Thanks for sharing bro. Were you on the submarine ride with Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng of Penang?

Anyway thanks for sharing..

More his picture here.

Among the lucky ones to ride the Submarine

LIMA 2011 Amazing Pictures.. "Black & White"

Amazing black & white picture by noorizeyes photography. Picture above shows the Malaysian Submarine.. at Awana Porto Malai during LIMA 2011


Below shows the Malaysian Aircraft.. MIG Aircraft in LIMA 2011

Love the details.. More picture in his website here.. Must SEE!!

LIMA - Super Hornet FA-18F

Super Hornet FA-18F US NaVy

Another great picture by Arifuddin Rahman. Thanks for sharing bro. I dont have any lovely picture like this soo better put yours which is more better. :)

Negative Gravity - LIMA 2011

Negative Gravity, a photo by mazr80 on Flickr.

Picture of the day. Great picture taken by Mazr80.  Thanks for sharing bro..

Malaysia's MIG 29N in Action

MIG29N from Royal Malaysian Air Force during aerial display on 11th Langkawi International Maritime And Aerospace Exhibition in Langkawi, Malaysia. December 6, 2011 - Picture by Shahril Badri

LIMA Aircraft Display Stunt!

SU30MKM from Royal Malaysian Air Force

A Rafale from French Air force

A Eurofighter Typhoon from Royal british Air force.

A F/A18E from Boeing

Various aircraft captured at LIMA 2011 Langkawi. All the best fighter aircraft are here for display. Thanks for shahrilbadri for sharing..Please check here for more pictures..

USS Curtis Wilbur in Langkawi

From PACOM

LANGKAWI, Malaysia (Dec. 6, 2011) - The guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) is moored next to a Royal Malaysian Navy ship in preparation for the Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2011. Curtis Wilbur is representing the U.S. Navy at LIMA '11. LIMA '11 is a major defense and enforcement exposition in Southeast Asia, drawing senior civilian and uniformed leaders from more than a dozen regional countries. (U.S. Navy photo by M2 Jessica Bidwell)

The Thrill of LIMA Begins..

Pic by Hamzah Othman

Pic by Hamzah Othman

Among the amazing shots captured by Hamzah Othman. Please contact him for more excellent picture of LIMA. The event starts. Exiciting exibition & air show displayed. I think the best of LIMA ever..

Air force set to seal deals for radars, sensors

RMAF chief says no plans to buy jet fighters and other assets due to budget constraints

THE Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is expected to seal several contracts at this year's  Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace exhibition (Lima 2011).

Air force chief General Tan Sri Rodzali Daud said among the contracts lined up were for the acquisition of radars, sensors and communication equipment, which would beef up the country's air defence.

"Several letters of offer and acceptance will be inked during the exhibition. However, owing to budget constraints, the government is unable to approve the procurement of larger assets for the air force for the time being.

"This includes the purchase of new-generation aircraft and  defence equipment."  

Read more: Air force set to seal deals for radars, sensors - General - New Straits Times http://www.nst.com.my/local/general/air-force-set-to-seal-deals-for-radars-sensors-1.13723#ixzz1fTH9ogyh

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Here this.. Malaysian Airforce interested to buy radar & sensors..

Langkawi Airport Extends Operating Hours For Lima 2011

LANGKAWI, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The international airport on this resort island is to extend its operating hours today and on Sunday owing to demand in view of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (Lima) Exhibition 2011 from Dec 6 to 10, airport manager Abdul Halim Othman said Friday.

The airport's usual operating hours are between 7 am and 11 pm.

"We will extend the operating hours up to 4 am or 5 am today and on Sunday due to demand," Abdul Halim said, adding that the airport was prepared to operate round the clock if need be.

The airport will become busy over the next few days with aircraft flying in for participation in Lima 2011 besides the scheduled flights.

Abdul Halim said additional staff have been brought in from other airports to help out, particularly in the security division.

This 11th edition of Lima will see the participation of more than 400 companies from 56 countries.

-- BERNAMA

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Good news for fellow visitor..

More jobs with Lima 2011 deals

Local companies to ink agreements with foreign companies at maritime and aerospace exhibition

The upcoming Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima) next week will see a collaboration between local technology services and solution company, ProXcel Sdn Bhd, and two other companies, to provide and enhance systems solutions capabilities.
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing ceremony by ProXcel Sdn Bhd,  will firm up the collaboration with Unmanned Systems Technology (UST) Sdn Bhd and Canadian-based Lumen Systems Ltd.
The signing is expected to be witnessed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib  Razak and Felda chairman Tan Sri Isa Abdul Samad.
ProXcel chief executive officer Christoph Zilian said in a statement yesterday that the tie-up with UST, a subsidiary of Composite Technology Research Malaysia Sdn Bhd (CTRM), was aimed at developing and delivering Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)-based sensory services to enhance Malaysia’s competitiveness in the agricultural sector.

Read more: More jobs with Lima 2011 deals - General - New Straits Times http://www.nst.com.my/local/general/more-jobs-with-lima-2011-deals-1.14166#ixzz1fTFMrSSp

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More deal signed mean more jobs.. Kudos.. 

Well one thing for sure it will not be more jobs in Langkawi

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. 

Source DefPro

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Try to spot the aircraft & email me the picture.. :) I love this aircraft..

Krisakti to dazzle crowds at Lima 2011

GEORGE TOWN (Nov 30, 2011): Malaysia’s first professional aerobatics team, called ‘Krisakti’, was unveiled to the media today, ahead of its debut performance at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima 2011) next week.
The four Extra 200L planes are flown by a multi-racial team of pilots, will take part in national-level events like the Merdeka Day and Malaysia Day parades. They will also represent the country in aerial shows around the region.
Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Air Operations commander Lt Gen Datuk Seri Ackbal Abdul Samad said he was satisfied with the standard and quality of the displays performed by the aerobatics team.
“In the future Krisakti can be regarded as the national aerobatics team, and can be invited to perform aerial shows,” he told reporters after a watching a display performed by Krisakti at the Butterworth air base here today.
The aerobatics team is a joint venture between Aerotree Defence and Services Sdn Bhd and the Defence Ministry.
Ackbal said the pilots from Krisakti had been trained in the United Kingdom by the Blades aerobatics team comprising former pilots of the famed Red Arrows, the Royal Air Force air display squadron.

from The Sundaily

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Cant wait to see..

Navy sends 2 vessels to int'l maritime exhibition

MANILA, Philippines - The Navy dispatched two of its vessels to Malaysia yesterday to showcase its capabilities in an international maritime and aerospace exhibition that will be held in the island resort of Langkawi from Dec. 6 to 10.
Navy spokesman Lt. Col. Omar Tonsay said the Navy sent its Jacinto Class patrol vessel, BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS-35), and logistic support ship, BRP Dagupan City (LC-550) with 262 sailors.
“The activity is foreseen as a way of building stronger ties between the participating countries in terms of maritime defense and international diplomatic engagements,” Tonsay said.
Navy Capt. Virme Torralba will head the Philippine contingent to the exhibition.
The Philippine Navy is still classified as a brown navy, while the naval forces of developed countries are classified as blue navy. It has, however, been actively joining naval exercises in the region to enhance its capabilities.

Brown navies are only capable of launching territorial defense and conducting maritime patrols.
Blue navies, on the other hand, like those of the United States and China, can deploy its warships to international waters for longer naval engagements.
The exhibition, dubbed as “Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA),” also serves as a venue for manufacturers of maritime and aerospace technologies to promote their new products to senior government officials, both civil and military, as well as to industry leaders in the Asia-Pacific region.

Since 1991, dozens of leading maritime and aerospace manufacturers have been participating in the annual sea and air exhibition hosted by the Malaysian government.
Aside from showcasing the latest technological advancements, this year’s exhibition will also include cultural exchanges and training opportunities for all participants.

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Philipines ships are coming.. Take this oppurtunity to visit the ships.. Wonder if we can board the ships.? 

Source Here

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

ANGKAWI, 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

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Thank you for reducing the entrance fee..   

Malaysian Handicraft To Organise Exhibition During 2011 Lima

LANGKAWI, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation sees the 2011 Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima 2011) as an opportunity to promote the country's handicraft products at the Handicraft Complex here.

Langkawi Handicraft Complex director Norizan Lob said more than 50 entrepreneurs involved in the handicraft industry nationwide were expected to take part.

The handicraft exhibition at the complex, to be held from Dec 3 to 12, is expected to attract 10,000 visitors, he told Bernama here today.

Norizan said that handicraft products, worth RM1.238 million, had been sold at the complex during the first 10 months of this year.

The complex received 85,622 visitors during the same period, he added.

The 2011 Lima, to be held from Dec 6 to 10, involves the participation of more than 400 companies from 35 countries.

-- BERNAMA
 

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For those who visit Langkawi during LIMA make sure to drop by & buy Malaysian Handicraft..