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HAL Tejas crashes in fiery Dubai Airshow display; pilot killed, IAF opens inquiry

An Indian Air Force HAL Tejas light combat aircraft crashed during a low‑level flying display at the Dubai Airshow on Friday, plunging to the ground and erupting in flames and killing the pilot. The IAF has opened a court of inquiry to determine the cause.

2025-11-21T03:03:30.831376-08:00

Wings

flydubai splits narrowbody bet — 150 A321neos and MoU for 75 737 MAX (75 options) as carrier eyes up to 300 jets

2025-11-18T05:31:58.547046-08:00

The Air Current

Emirates backs a larger 777X, pauses A350‑1000 orders; adds 65 777‑9s as 777X backlog hits 270

2025-11-17T18:32:49.414873-08:00

Airbus

Silk Way West doubles A350F commitment to four with firm order for two at Dubai Airshow

2025-11-19T00:19:51.619168-08:00

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Falcon Executive Aviation unveils Dubai’s first fully private terminal for helicopters, business jets and eVTOLs Falcon Executive Aviation, part of Alex Group Investment (AGI), announced at the Dubai Airshow it is developing Dubai’s first fully private terminal for helicopters, business jets and eVTOLs. The facility will consolidate private-mobility operations and ground infrastructure for rotorcraft, business aviation and emerging AAM vehicles.

2025-11-24T02:43:57.458160-08:00

Falcon Executive Aviation unveils Dubai’s first fully private terminal for helicopters, business jets and eVTOLs

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Airbus courts UAE for A400M with Mubadala and Calidus agreements and a proposed Calidus‑run MRO hub At the Dubai Airshow Airbus pressed for UAE sales of its A400M tactical transport, signing cooperation agreements with Mubadala and UAE‑based Calidus and offering local firms component contracts. Airbus' pitch includes a potential Calidus‑operated A400M MRO hub in the Emirates as part of industrial offsets.

2025-11-24T02:13:39.037631-08:00

Airbus courts UAE for A400M with Mubadala and Calidus agreements and a proposed Calidus‑run MRO hub

Reuters

HAL Tejas crashes during Dubai Airshow flying display; pilot killed, IAF opens inquiry A HAL Tejas light combat aircraft crashed during a low‑level flying display at the Dubai Airshow 2025, killing the Indian Air Force pilot. The IAF has opened a court of inquiry to establish the cause; the incident occurred on the show’s final flying day.

2025-11-22T21:27:43.742060-08:00

HAL Tejas crashes during Dubai Airshow flying display; pilot killed, IAF opens inquiry

Air Data News

Pakistan announces MoU for JF-17 Thunder export at Dubai Airshow Pakistan announced at the Dubai Airshow that an unnamed partner nation has signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire the JF-17 Thunder light combat aircraft. The declaration was presented by Islamabad at the show as a formal step toward exporting the type.

2025-11-22T12:03:18.115542-08:00

Pakistan announces MoU for JF-17 Thunder export at Dubai Airshow

Air Data News

Russia announces first Su-57 deliveries to Algeria at Dubai Airshow At the Dubai Airshow on Nov. 19, United Aircraft Corporation and Sukhoi announced delivery of the first two Su-57E fifth‑generation fighters to Algeria, naming it the jet's first export customer. The move was presented alongside Russia's broader export pitch offering full technology transfer and licensed production.

2025-11-21T09:38:45.527248-08:00

Russia announces first Su-57 deliveries to Algeria at Dubai Airshow

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Airbus tops Dubai orderbook as Emirates places major Boeing 777X commitment At the Dubai Airshow, Airbus led total commitments with roughly 200 orders versus Boeing's 184, while Boeing captured the single-largest transaction after Emirates committed to a major 777X purchase. ATR, De Havilland Canada and Embraer also announced deals, broadening commercial activity across segments.

2025-11-21T03:07:34.813261-08:00

Airbus tops Dubai orderbook as Emirates places major Boeing 777X commitment

AeroTime

Etihad outlines US$1bn product-investment, fleet and efficiency focus at Dubai Airshow At Dubai Airshow 2025 Etihad's COO said the airline will launch a US$1 billion product-investment programme while firming fleet plans and prioritising operational efficiency. Management presented the spend as targeted capital to lift product while optimising capacity and unit economics.

2025-11-21T03:07:34.809960-08:00

Etihad outlines US$1bn product-investment, fleet and efficiency focus at Dubai Airshow

Associated Press

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HAL Tejas crashes in fiery Dubai Airshow display; pilot killed, IAF opens inquiry An Indian Air Force HAL Tejas light combat aircraft crashed during a low‑level flying display at the Dubai Airshow on Friday, plunging to the ground and erupting in flames and killing the pilot. The IAF has opened a court of inquiry to determine the cause.

2025-11-21T03:03:30.831376-08:00

HAL Tejas crashes in fiery Dubai Airshow display; pilot killed, IAF opens inquiry

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