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Emirates Group posts record H1 pre-tax profit of AED 12.2bn (US$3.3bn) as Emirates and dnata drive growth

The Emirates Group reported a record pre-tax profit of AED 12.2 billion (US$3.3 billion) for H1 2025‑26, lifted by strong passenger and cargo demand at Emirates Airline and global growth at dnata. Group revenue rose 4% to AED 75.4 billion and cash balances reached AED 56 billion.

2025-11-05T22:05:44.880312-08:00

Cathay Pacific

Cathay moves to buy back Qatar Airways' entire 9.57% stake for HK$6.96bn, pending independent shareholder approval

2025-11-05T07:43:10.806296-08:00

Airways Magazine

Boeing to spotlight Middle East partnerships and sales momentum at Dubai Airshow 2025

2025-11-06T06:36:08.230517-08:00

FlightGlobal

Eve and AutoFlight deepen Gulf AAM push with Bahrain MoU and 50‑aircraft order for ADNOC

2025-11-03T23:35:04.912108-08:00

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Russia showcases Su‑57 internal weapons bays and Kh‑58 missiles in export push ahead of Dubai Airshow 2025 United Aircraft Corporation on Nov. 9 published video showing a Su‑57 with its internal weapons bays open, revealing two Kh‑58 missiles, as Moscow renews an export marketing push aimed at Middle East and African customers ahead of the Dubai Airshow 2025. The jet (s/n 509) has been flying rehearsals for a planned display.

2025-11-09T04:51:49.357424-08:00

Russia showcases Su‑57 internal weapons bays and Kh‑58 missiles in export push ahead of Dubai Airshow 2025

Air Data News

US and Egypt continue talks on potential sale of up to 46 F‑15EX Eagle II fighters Egypt and the United States remain in negotiations over a possible sale of up to 46 Boeing F‑15EX Eagle II fighters, covering aircraft and unspecified support elements. Officials say no final agreement or production schedule has been confirmed as talks continue.

2025-11-07T07:22:26.738572-08:00

US and Egypt continue talks on potential sale of up to 46 F‑15EX Eagle II fighters

Breaking Defense

Eurofighter CEO: Turkish order could eclipse home‑nation commitments and trigger wider exports Eurofighter's CEO said a prospective Turkish order could exceed the combined commitments from the consortium's four home nations and, if followed by additional contracts, lift export volumes above those signed by Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK. The remark signals a potential export-driven production upswing for the Typhoon.

2025-11-07T04:47:08.273095-08:00

Eurofighter CEO: Turkish order could eclipse home‑nation commitments and trigger wider exports

FlightGlobal

BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace sign MoU to pursue strategic uncrewed‑systems alliance BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore common opportunities in uncrewed systems and to establish a strategic alliance. The pact creates a cooperation framework to develop and potentially field unmanned aerial and related technologies for defence and civil use.

2025-11-06T10:08:10.580597-08:00

BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace sign MoU to pursue strategic uncrewed‑systems alliance

Airways Magazine

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Boeing to spotlight Middle East partnerships and sales momentum at Dubai Airshow 2025 Boeing will use the Dubai Airshow 2025 to spotlight partnerships and sales momentum across the Middle East, positioning the event as a milestone in its regional strategy. The company aims to showcase recent deals, strengthen Gulf carrier ties and accelerate commercial outreach in the region.

2025-11-06T06:36:08.230517-08:00

Boeing to spotlight Middle East partnerships and sales momentum at Dubai Airshow 2025

Reuters

US to establish military presence at Damascus airbase to enable Syria–Israel security pact, sources say The United States is preparing to establish a military presence at a Damascus airbase to support a security pact Washington is brokering between Syria and Israel, six sources told Reuters. The deployment would be a rare forward U.S. footprint inside Syria linked to regional diplomacy.

2025-11-06T03:01:30.715308-08:00

US to establish military presence at Damascus airbase to enable Syria–Israel security pact, sources say

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Emirates Group posts record H1 pre-tax profit of AED 12.2bn (US$3.3bn) as Emirates and dnata drive growth The Emirates Group reported a record pre-tax profit of AED 12.2 billion (US$3.3 billion) for H1 2025‑26, lifted by strong passenger and cargo demand at Emirates Airline and global growth at dnata. Group revenue rose 4% to AED 75.4 billion and cash balances reached AED 56 billion.

2025-11-05T22:05:44.880312-08:00

Emirates Group posts record H1 pre-tax profit of AED 12.2bn (US$3.3bn) as Emirates and dnata drive growth

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US partially approves Arkia wet-lease of A330-200 The US has granted partial approval for Arkia Israeli Airlines to wet-lease an Airbus A330-200, enabling the carrier to add widebody capacity under an ACMI arrangement. The clearance is limited — regulators did not disclose the operating lessor, specific routes or the lease duration.

2025-11-05T11:36:27.323091-08:00

US partially approves Arkia wet-lease of A330-200

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