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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.
Avolon selects CFM LEAP-1A for 50 more A320neo-family jets, taking 100 engines
By FlightGlobal: Irish lessor Avolon has selected the CFM International Leap-1A powerplant for 50 Airbus A320neo-family jets. The company is taking 100 engines under an agreement disclosed during the Dubai air show.
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.
Dubai Airshow 2025: UAE Air Force display team blast into show with new their new L-15 trainers, Skyports to develop eVTOL vertiport infrastructure for Abu Dhabi, Skyscraper firefighting helicopters on display, and much more
By Royal Aeronautical Society: TIM ROBINSON and STEPHEN BRIDGEWATER take a look at some of the top news and highlights ahead of the official opening of the 2025 Dubai Air Show.
Emirates to Equip Entire Widebody Fleet with Starlink Internet by 2026
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.