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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

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Emirates to fit Starlink across entire widebody fleet by 2026 and orders 65 Boeing 777‑9s at Dubai Airshow

2025-11-16T18:14:25.191459-08:00

Airbus

Buraq Air signs MoU with Airbus for 10 A320neo-family jets at Dubai Airshow

2025-11-19T02:18:05.929641-08:00

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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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

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Emirates SkyCargo signs MoU with LODD Autonomous at Dubai Airshow to explore Hili hybrid eVTOL and VTOL cargo services At Dubai Airshow 2025, Emirates SkyCargo signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Abu Dhabi's LODD Autonomous to explore drone- and VTOL-powered cargo solutions, including LODD's Hili hybrid heavy-cargo eVTOL. The pact targets development and deployment of next-generation middle-mile logistics concepts and operational trials.

2025-11-20T22:08:11.013856-08:00

Emirates SkyCargo signs MoU with LODD Autonomous at Dubai Airshow to explore Hili hybrid eVTOL and VTOL cargo services

Air & Space Forces Mag

USAF B-52 overflies Dubai Airshow as part of U.S. Middle East diplomatic push On Nov. 18 a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress overflew the Dubai Airshow as part of a coordinated U.S. diplomatic push in the Middle East, bringing a strategic-bomber presence to the high‑profile commercial and defence event and underscoring Washington’s regional engagement.

2025-11-20T18:07:12.889486-08:00

USAF B-52 overflies Dubai Airshow as part of U.S. Middle East diplomatic push

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GE Aerospace and CFM capture bulk of engine deals at Dubai Airshow; Pratt & Whitney records no orders GE Aerospace and CFM International captured the bulk of engine orders announced at the Dubai Airshow, leaving Rolls‑Royce trailing while Pratt & Whitney closed the event without recording any sales. The split highlights GE/CFM’s commercial momentum as the exhibition concluded.

2025-11-20T07:29:17.072610-08:00

GE Aerospace and CFM capture bulk of engine deals at Dubai Airshow; Pratt & Whitney records no orders

Airways Magazine

Royal Jordanian to lease two Airbus A321neos from Avolon, deliveries 2027–28 Royal Jordanian has agreed with lessor Avolon to lease two Airbus A321neo single‑aisles, scheduled for delivery in 2027 and 2028, extending its fleet renewal programme that already includes eight A320neos (seven delivered). The deal was disclosed at the Dubai Airshow.

2025-11-20T04:50:51.229757-08:00

Royal Jordanian to lease two Airbus A321neos from Avolon, deliveries 2027–28

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Emirates, Rolls‑Royce sign MoU for in‑house Trent 900 MRO on A380s from 2027 Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Rolls‑Royce to perform Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of Trent 900 engines for its Airbus A380 fleet at a new facility beginning in 2027. The carrier has also extended its Rolls‑Royce TotalCare support for its A380s into the 2040s.

2025-11-19T23:21:05.438093-08:00

Emirates, Rolls‑Royce sign MoU for in‑house Trent 900 MRO on A380s from 2027

Breaking Defense

Russia offers Su-57E with full tech transfer and licensed production as it mounts export push at Dubai Airshow 2025 At Dubai Airshow 2025 Russia flew the Su‑57E and publicly offered unrestricted, full‑spectrum technology transfer, licensed production, weapons and integration of Indian‑origin missiles. The delegation also showcased a light‑fighter Yak‑130M variant and the Pantsir‑SMD‑E counter‑UAS system.

2025-11-19T11:07:21.055288-08:00

Russia offers Su-57E with full tech transfer and licensed production as it mounts export push at Dubai Airshow 2025

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Azerbaijan Airlines signs Viasat Amara deal to bring streaming-capable Wi‑Fi to incoming fleet Azerbaijan Airlines has signed a strategic deal with Viasat at the Dubai Airshow 2025 to equip its incoming fleet with Viasat's Amara, introducing streaming-capable, high-speed in-flight Wi‑Fi to the carrier for the first time. Installations are planned across new aircraft to enable passenger streaming and broadband services.

2025-11-19T10:14:05.971587-08:00

Azerbaijan Airlines signs Viasat Amara deal to bring streaming-capable Wi‑Fi to incoming fleet

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