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

flydubai committed to 150 Airbus A321neos and signed a MoU for 75 Boeing 737 MAX with 75 options (choice of -8/-9/-10), as it plans a narrowbody expansion of up to 300 jets. CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith said 737 MAX 10 delivery uncertainty prompted the A321neo switch.

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

Associated Press

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

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

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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SUBARU Bell 412EPX begins Middle East demo tour showcasing firefighting and multi‑mission capabilities Following its display at the 2025 Dubai Airshow, Bell Textron's SUBARU Bell 412EPX has launched a Middle East demonstration tour in firefighting and multi‑mission configurations. It will visit rotorcraft facilities in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar and aims to show capability to hundreds of public‑safety and defence customers.

2025-12-17T05:34:11.379559-08:00

SUBARU Bell 412EPX begins Middle East demo tour showcasing firefighting and multi‑mission capabilities

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Comac unveils C919‑based CBJ at Dubai Airshow, targets Gulfstream and Bombardier Comac unveiled the CBJ, its first large‑cabin business jet derived from the C919, at the Dubai Airshow, signalling Beijing’s bid to challenge Gulfstream and Bombardier in the global VVIP market. The C919‑based design demonstrates COMAC’s push to translate narrowbody airliner technology into business aviation.

2025-12-09T09:58:59.133565-08:00

Comac unveils C919‑based CBJ at Dubai Airshow, targets Gulfstream and Bombardier

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General Atomics showcases YFQ-42A CCA at Dubai Airshow amid growing Middle East interest General Atomics displayed its YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft at the Dubai Airshow and is conducting a Middle East tour to capitalise on regional demand, company president David Alexander told TWZ in Dubai. The outreach aims to build on pronounced Gulf interest in CCAs.

2025-12-07T23:07:01.111174-08:00

General Atomics showcases YFQ-42A CCA at Dubai Airshow amid growing Middle East interest

Breaking Defense

France's Safran.AI and UAE's TII team up on agentic AI for geospatial intelligence Safran.AI and the UAE's Technology Innovation Institute announced a partnership at the Dubai Airshow to develop agentic AI for geospatial intelligence. The collaboration aims to apply next‑generation AI agents to accelerate sensor‑to‑decision workflows and deliver anticipatory, operational ISR, TII's CIO said.

2025-12-01T09:20:27.288009-08:00

France's Safran.AI and UAE's TII team up on agentic AI for geospatial intelligence

AINonline

Dassault Rafale Demonstrates New Tech at Dubai Airshow — Potential Spillover to Business Jets At the Dubai Airshow, Dassault staged Rafale demonstrations to showcase new systems developed on its fighter programme that the company intends to validate before migrating into its Falcon business‑jet line. The displays underline Dassault’s cross‑program development approach and its reliance on combat aircraft to de‑risk civil innovations.

2025-12-01T08:59:29.607217-08:00

Dassault Rafale Demonstrates New Tech at Dubai Airshow — Potential Spillover to Business Jets

eVTOL Insights

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

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