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Last Updated: Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, 5:40 AM PST
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Ethiopian Airlines Commits to Purchase 11 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft
By Boeing: New 737 MAX agreement to expand African carrier's regional and international route networks Ethiopian Airlines has the largest backlog of Boeing airplanes in Africa DUBAI, UAE, Nov.
Boeing inks largest-ever Senegal deal with Air Senegal for nine 737 MAX jets
By AeroTime: Boeing has reached an agreement with Air Senegal to purchase nine 737 MAX jets, in what is the largest aeronautical contract in Senegal's history.
Airbus studying potential larger A350 variant, but satisfied with A350-1000 performance
By Reuters: Airbus is studying a potential larger version of its A350 jet family, Christian Scherer, CEO of its commercial planemaking business, said on Monday as Dubai's Emirates ignited a fresh debate about larger and more capable twin-engined jets.
Bristow selects Airbus H160 from Milestone for offshore missions in Africa
By Airbus: Bristow will introduce up to five H160s into its fleet for offshore energy missions across Africa. The aircraft are leased from Milestone Aviation Group.
Riyadh Air Onboards Hilton as First Hotel Partner for Loyalty Program
By Skift: Riyadh Air announced a partnership with Hilton Hotels, making the hospitality giant the inaugural hotel partner for its loyalty program Sfeer.
Gulfstream G800 Records Phuket–Dubai Hop, Anchors Dubai Airshow Static Display
By AINonline: The jet arrived from Phuket, Thailand, after a 5-hour 38-minute flight.
Lufthansa Cargo and ITA Airways expand capacity agreement from Rome
By caasint.com: On 26 October 2025, the cooperation between Lufthansa Cargo and ITA Airways was further expanded.