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Saudi RIA airlines in talks with Boeing and Airbus over order of 80 jets

by BloombergSun 23 Oct 2022Mon 24 Oct 2022

Saudi Arabia’s PIF is in talks with Boeing Co. and Airbus SE regarding orders for about 80 jets

Airbus deliveries rise 8% in 2016, orders outpace Boeing

by Staff Writer Wed 11 Jan 2017Tue 2 Nov 2021

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Boeing says Middle East airlines to hire 200,000 personnel in next 20 years

by Staff Writer Thu 8 Dec 2016Wed 3 Nov 2021

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Politics & Economics

Kuwait confirms plans to buy 28 Boeing F-18 jets

by Staff Writer Mon 28 Nov 2016Wed 3 Nov 2021

Qatar Airways, Boeing set announce jetliners deal on Friday

by Staff Writer Wed 5 Oct 2016Sat 13 Nov 2021

Qatar Airways set to finalise $6.7bn jetliner order with Boeing – report

by Staff Writer Mon 3 Oct 2016Sat 13 Nov 2021

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Politics & Economics

US approves $8bn fighter jet sales to Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain

by Staff Writer Thu 29 Sep 2016Wed 3 Nov 2021

Airbus A350. (Wolfgang Kumm/AFP/Getty Images)

Airbus closes gap on rival Boeing in jet orders race

by Staff Writer Thu 4 Aug 2016Tue 2 Nov 2021

Mitsubishi Regional Jet. (Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP/Getty Images)

Iran looks to Japan for new aircraft as doubts linger over $50bn Boeing, Airbus deals

by Staff Writer Mon 18 Jul 2016Wed 3 Nov 2021

US Navy Secretary Ray Mabus. (Getty Images)

Politics & Economics

US Navy chief warns of costlier Boeing jets if no foreign sales

by Staff Writer Mon 20 Jun 2016Wed 3 Nov 2021

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Boeing’s potential multi-billion dollar Iran sale faces opposition in US Congress

by Staff Writer Sun 19 Jun 2016Wed 3 Nov 2021

Iran agrees deal to acquire over 100 Boeing planes, says minister

by Staff Writer Wed 15 Jun 2016Wed 3 Nov 2021

President Barack Obama. (Getty Images)

Politics & Economics

US set to approve $7bn Boeing fighter jet sales to Qatar, Kuwait

by Staff Writer Tue 19 Apr 2016Wed 3 Nov 2021

An Iran Air Boeing 747 passenger plane sits on the tarmac of the domestic Mehrabad airport in the Iranian capital Tehran. (Photo: BEHROUZ MEHRI/AFP/Getty Images)

US planemaker Boeing discusses possible sales in Iran

by Staff Writer Tue 12 Apr 2016Wed 3 Nov 2021

Bahrain’s Gulf Air upgrades aircraft orders, worth $7.6bn

by Staff Writer Thu 21 Jan 2016Sat 13 Nov 2021

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Politics & Economics

Kuwait says sticking to F-18 jets deal despite approval delays

by Staff Writer Thu 21 Jan 2016Wed 3 Nov 2021

Airbus beats Boeing in 2015 order race, lags on deliveries

by Staff Writer Tue 12 Jan 2016Wed 3 Nov 2021

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We support free trade, open skies, says Boeing CEO

by Staff Writer Tue 10 Nov 2015Wed 3 Nov 2021

Boeing to sign partnership deals at Dubai Airshow

by Staff Writer Sun 8 Nov 2015Tue 2 Nov 2021

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Politics & Economics

Boeing expects Kuwait jet sale soon as oil price hits some deals

by Staff Writer Sat 7 Nov 2015Wed 3 Nov 2021

Boeing sees opportunities in improving Egyptian market

by Staff Writer Thu 5 Nov 2015Wed 3 Nov 2021

Boeing says will not make changes to Dreamliner for Emirates

by Staff Writer Wed 4 Nov 2015Wed 3 Nov 2021

MidEast carriers to invest $730bn in new fleet over next 20 years

by Staff Writer Wed 4 Nov 2015Wed 3 Nov 2021

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Americas, Banking & Finance, GCC, Middle East, Transport

Gulf carriers impact to be minimal from US Ex-Im Bank shutdown

by Staff Writer Wed 15 Jul 2015Tue 9 Nov 2021

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Airbus pips Boeing in Paris after last-minute Wizz deal

by Staff Writer Thu 18 Jun 2015Wed 3 Nov 2021

Paris Airshow: Planemakers’ order books bulge on Asia, MidEast demand

by Staff Writer Mon 15 Jun 2015Tue 2 Nov 2021

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US approves possible $130m weapons deal with UAE

by Staff Writer Fri 12 Jun 2015Tue 2 Nov 2021

Boeing delivers first 787 Dreamliner to be partly built in UAE

by Staff Writer Thu 11 Jun 2015Wed 3 Nov 2021

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Boeing poised to clinch $3bn+ Kuwait fighter jet order

by Staff Writer Thu 7 May 2015Tue 2 Nov 2021

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Politics & Economics

Kuwait said to be in frame for Boeing fighter jets deal

by Staff Writer Fri 17 Apr 2015Wed 3 Nov 2021

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Open Skies pact to survive Gulf subsidies dispute, says Boeing exec

by Staff Writer Mon 16 Mar 2015Wed 3 Nov 2021

Qatar Airways inks $2.46bn new plane deal with Boeing

by Staff Writer Wed 7 Jan 2015Sat 13 Nov 2021

Americas, GCC, Middle East, Transport

Etihad names key long-haul routes for first Dreamliner

by Staff Writer Thu 1 Jan 2015Sat 13 Nov 2021

A Kuwait Airways airplane lands in Beiruts international airport 07 September 2006, just after Israel lifted its punishing eight-week air blockade amid intense international efforts to underpin a UN-brokered ceasefire. A flight from Paris by national carrier Middle East Airlines was the first plane to land in Beirut, the hour Israel announ

Kuwait Airways, Boeing finalise $3.3bn planes order

by Staff Writer Wed 24 Dec 2014Wed 3 Nov 2021

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Americas, Banking & Finance, Banking & Finance, GCC, Middle East, Transport

Boeing sees funding boom for MidEast plane deliveries

by Staff Writer Mon 20 Oct 2014Tue 9 Nov 2021

Airline pilot, cockpit

Boeing says 55,000 new pilots needed in Middle East

by Staff Writer Fri 1 Aug 2014Tue 2 Nov 2021

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Politics & Economics

Iran to buy 400 planes if sanctions lifted, says top official

by Staff Writer Thu 1 May 2014Tue 2 Nov 2021

Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad

Politics & Economics

Boeing is to blame for missing plane – former Malaysia prime minster

by Staff Writer Mon 28 Apr 2014Tue 2 Nov 2021

Politics & Economics

Boeing to get US license to sell spare parts to Iran

by Staff Writer Sun 6 Apr 2014Sat 13 Nov 2021

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Politics & Economics

Qatar announces military contracts worth $23bn

by Staff Writer Thu 27 Mar 2014Wed 3 Nov 2021

Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al-Maktoum (C), is presented with a model of the Emirates new 777X airliner, by Boeing CEO Jim McNerney (L), during the opening ceremony of the Dubai Airshow on November 17, 2013. (AFP/Getty Images)

Boeing says $76bn Emirates sale not a done deal

by Staff Writer Sun 19 Jan 2014Tue 2 Nov 2021

A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner taxis after concluding its first flight. (Getty Images)

Etihad chief remains upbeat on 787s despite groundings

by Staff Writer Sat 18 Jan 2014Tue 2 Nov 2021

A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner taxis after concluding its first flight September 17, 2013 at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington. The 787-9 is twenty feet longer than the original 787-8, can carry more passengers and more fuel. (Getty Images)

Dreamliner jet grounded in Japan over battery problems

by Staff Writer Wed 15 Jan 2014Tue 2 Nov 2021

A model of the new Boeing 777. (Getty Images)

Boeing invites bids for 777 jet work

by Staff Writer Mon 25 Nov 2013Wed 3 Nov 2021

Airline pilot, cockpit

‘Urgent need’ for pilots amid Gulf aviation boom

by Staff Writer Sat 23 Nov 2013Wed 3 Nov 2021

Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al-Maktoum, is presented with a model of the Emirates new 777X airliner, by Boeing CEO Jim McNerney. (AFP/Getty Images)

Boeing beats Airbus with $101bn Dubai Airshow orders

by Staff Writer Wed 20 Nov 2013Wed 3 Nov 2021

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Dubai’s $100bn plane order helps push Dow Jones past historic 16,000-level

by Staff Writer Tue 19 Nov 2013Tue 2 Nov 2021

An F-15 Eagle (R) and F/A-18 Hornet (L) are displayed during the Dubai Airshow (Getty Images)

Boeing shows off F/A-18 fighter as production end looms

by Staff Writer Tue 19 Nov 2013Wed 3 Nov 2021

Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (C), is presented with a model of the Emirates new 777X airliner, by Boeing CEO Jim McNerney (L), during the opening ceremony of the Dubai Airshow on November 17, 2013. (AFP/Getty Images)

Boeing to decide soon where to build new 777

by Staff Writer Mon 18 Nov 2013Wed 3 Nov 2021

Dubais Emirates Airlines and Qatar Airways announce large Boeing deals at the Dubai Airshow 2013

Boeing launches new 777 jet with 259 Gulf orders

by Staff Writer Sun 17 Nov 2013Wed 3 Nov 2021

A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner taxis after concluding its first flight September 17, 2013 at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington. The 787-9 is twenty feet longer than the original 787-8, can carry more passengers and more fuel. (Getty Images)

Boeing sees MidEast market of $550bn over 20 years

by Staff Writer Fri 15 Nov 2013Wed 3 Nov 2021

A general view shows on November 14, 2011 the Dubai Airshow, which opened the previous day with some analysts doubting that Gulf carriers, big spenders in recent years, will be doing much big-ticket buying. (AFP/Getty Images)

$100bn Boeing order bonanza to dominate Dubai Airshow

by Staff Writer Thu 14 Nov 2013Wed 3 Nov 2021

Americas, Banking & Finance, GCC, Middle East, Transport

Etihad sets stage for $50bn of jet deals from Gulf

by Staff Writer Mon 21 Oct 2013Tue 9 Nov 2021

Emirates partnering with Boeing in design of new 777

by Staff Writer Mon 23 Sep 2013Wed 3 Nov 2021

Boeing has increased the rate of production of the 787 as it tries to catch up with orders.

Dreamliner: Down but not out

by Staff Writer Wed 21 Aug 2013Tue 2 Nov 2021

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Abu Dhabi-backed Jet orders 50 Boeing 737 Maxs

by Staff Writer Tue 6 Aug 2013Tue 2 Nov 2021

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Dreamliner fire classified as serious, not battery related

by Staff Writer Sun 14 Jul 2013Tue 2 Nov 2021

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Elbows fly as Airbus, Boeing battle over mini-jumbos

by Staff Writer Thu 4 Jul 2013Wed 3 Nov 2021

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Boeing Dreamliner jet diverted over new concerns

by Staff Writer Wed 19 Jun 2013Tue 2 Nov 2021

MidEast carriers eye $550bn new planes to 2032

by Staff Writer Sat 15 Jun 2013Wed 3 Nov 2021