Middle East   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Embraer  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

UAE Air Force signs contract for up to 20 Embraer C-390 Millennium transports (10 firm, 10 options)

The UAE Air Force, via the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, has signed a contract with Embraer for 10 C-390 Millennium aircraft with options for 10 more—Embraer’s first confirmed C-390 sale in the Middle East. The agreement is the airlifter’s largest single order to date, positioning the UAE as the region’s first C-390 operator.

2026-05-04T09:10:46.964398-07:00
Routes   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Middle East   PaxEx   Airports   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Missile Warnings Disrupt Flights at Dubai International Just Two Days After Restrictions Were Lifted

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Flight operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) were heavily impacted on Monday night after authorities in the city sent emergency alerts to residents warning of incoming ballistic missile attacks from Iran.

2026-05-04T09:57:48.468939-07:00
Event   PaxEx   Airlines   Lufthansa  
newsroom.lufthansagroup.com • Deutsche Lufthansa AG

Lufthansa launches new Premium Onboard Experience in all classes on all long-haul flights

By newsroom.lufthansagroup.com: Tags # Product LH_Fox26_Content_BC_32_Crew_RGB_LOWRES_0452 Download Media Kit Preparing your download... Download An error occurred while preparing your download Subline as Bullets New long-haul service launches on May 6 To mark the 100th anniversary of its founding: One of the largest investments in the customer experience in Lufthansa’s history All onboard services and processes have been revamped One airline, two years of development, three clear principles, and four cabin classes – FOX takes off – FOX stands for Future Onboard Experience and will be Lufthansa’s new long-haul service starting May 6.

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2026-05-04T06:32:09.357478-07:00