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FlyDubai orders 150 Airbus A321neo aircraft, expanding its fleet beyond Boeing for the first time

Wings reports: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — FlyDubai, the lower-cost sister airline to long-haul carrier Emirates, announced an initial order Tuesday for 150 Airbus.

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Flydubai signs MoU for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft (75 with option for 75 more)

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flydubai orders 75 Boeing 737 MAX in partial comeback after 150 A321neo deal with Airbus

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Air Canada and Emirates extend strategic partnership through 2032, expand network and cargo cooperation

By aircanada.com: Partnership, which has unlocked global connectivity to over 225 destinations worldwide, to be expanded and extended until 2032New customer benefits, including enhanced premium travel experience at more airportsStrengthened cargo cooperation to boost two-way trade and better facilitate cargo shipments between the Americas and the Indian subcontin...

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Emirates and Air Canada to expand partnership at Dubai Airshow, add new global routes

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Emirates and Air Canada extend commercial partnership to deepen transatlantic connectivity

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Air Namibia liquidated; Namibia negotiating NAD2.3bn (USD154m) settlement with lessors

By ch-aviation: The Namibian government has confirmed it is negotiating settlement terms of NAD2.3 billion Namibian dollars (USD154 million) owed to Castlelake for two...

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Why Dubai Has Become a Magnet for the Global Business Jet Market

By FlightGlobal: Climb to the fifth floor of Empire Aviation Group's half-built headquarters overlooking the ramps and runway of Dubai's Al Maktoum airport (DWC), and through the haze of a September afternoon you can count more than 40 parked business jets.

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Ras Al Khaimah Airport, Falcon Aviation to build government‑backed private aviation complex

By AINonline: The emirates government announced a partnership with Falcon.

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Windhoek engages Ethiopian Airlines to revive Air Namibia

By ch-aviation: Namibian President Hage Geingob has met with Ethiopian Airlines (ET, Addis Ababa International) top executives to explore how the carrier could assist the Namibian...

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Ex‑FedEx Executive Hamdi Osman Relaunches in Air Cargo with SolitAir

By FlightGlobal: "Hamdi 3.0" is how Hamdi Osman describes his decision late in his life to relaunch himself in the air cargo business, following a distinguished, 34-year career with FedEx and 12 years after retiring from the freight giant to dabble in investment.

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American Airlines Flight Attendants Warn Removing Bag Sizers Could Increase Carry‑On Problems and Safety Risks

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FlyDubai orders 150 Airbus A321neo aircraft, expanding its fleet beyond Boeing for the first time

Flydubai signs MoU for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft (75 with option for 75 more)

flydubai orders 75 Boeing 737 MAX in partial comeback after 150 A321neo deal with Airbus

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Air Canada and Emirates extend strategic partnership through 2032, expand network and cargo cooperation

Emirates and Air Canada to expand partnership at Dubai Airshow, add new global routes

Emirates and Air Canada extend commercial partnership to deepen transatlantic connectivity

Air Namibia liquidated; Namibia negotiating NAD2.3bn (USD154m) settlement with lessors

Why Dubai Has Become a Magnet for the Global Business Jet Market

Ras Al Khaimah Airport, Falcon Aviation to build government‑backed private aviation complex

Windhoek engages Ethiopian Airlines to revive Air Namibia

Ex‑FedEx Executive Hamdi Osman Relaunches in Air Cargo with SolitAir

American Airlines Flight Attendants Warn Removing Bag Sizers Could Increase Carry‑On Problems and Safety Risks

Why Dubai Has Become a Magnet for the Global Business Jet Market

Ex‑FedEx Executive Hamdi Osman Relaunches in Air Cargo with SolitAir

Air Canada and Emirates extend strategic partnership through 2032, expand network and cargo cooperation

Ras Al Khaimah Airport, Falcon Aviation to build government‑backed private aviation complex

Windhoek engages Ethiopian Airlines to revive Air Namibia

Air Namibia liquidated; Namibia negotiating NAD2.3bn (USD154m) settlement with lessors

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