New partnership with Airbus strengthens the UAE’s role in global aerospace manufacturing
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Emirates orders eight additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft worth $3.4bn
With the earlier announcement of 65 Boeing 777-9, Emirates’ commitment to new aircraft at the Dubai Airshow 2025 is $41.4bn at list prices
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Etihad orders 32 more Airbus widebodies as fleet expansion hits 60 new aircraft in 2025
Etihad orders 32 Airbus widebody aircraft, expanding 2025 commitments to 60 jets across Airbus and Boeing, with 2027 deliveries
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Dubai Airshow 2025: flydubai signs deal for 150 Airbus A321neo jets
flydubai signs an MoU with Airbus for 150 A321neo aircraft at Dubai Airshow 2025, expanding the airline’s next phase of network growth
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Flydubai reported to be close to a 100 A321neo order with Airbus
Reuters, quoting sources familiar with the matter, says the deal could break “its rival’s grip on the fast-growing carrier for the first time”
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Middle East to require 4,080 new aircraft as aviation demand accelerates, says Airbus
Airbus forecasts Middle East fleets will rise to 3,700 aircraft by 2044 creating 265,000 new aviation jobs
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Air Arabia takes delivery of first Airbus A320neo, boosting fleet to 84 aircraft
Air Arabia has received its first Airbus A320neo aircraft from its 2019 order of 120 A320 Family planes placed with Airbus
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Kuwait Airways faces challenges as it waits for Airbus delivery
Airline’s 2024 plans were based on having 33 aircraft, but it was forced to operate with just 23
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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi boosts flights to Baku, Tbilisi amid rising demand for regional travel
The move reflects the growing appetite for affordable travel options between the UAE and popular leisure markets
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Etihad Airways first Airbus A321LR enters service August 2025
Etihad employees and stakeholders gathered at the airport to mark the aircraft’s arrival
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Dubai Islamic Bank executes the first Islamic finance deal with Turkish Airlines
In a significant step for Shariah-compliant structures, DIB helps Turkish Airlines induct a new Airbus A350-941 on a 12-year Islamic finance lease
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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi adds two Airbus A320 aircraft to fleet in 2025 expansion
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi’s network expansions include new routes to Yerevan, Almaty, and Sialkot, broadening its reach
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Dubai’s Emirates begins daily Airbus A350 service to Muscat
The introduction of the Airbus A350 to Muscat demonstrates Emirates’ commitment to Oman
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DGCA warned Air India for flying Airbus planes that breached safety rules
The aviation regulator said three Air India Airbus were in active operation despite delayed mandatory inspections on ‘critical emergency equipment’
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Saudi-based AviLease orders 77 Airbus jets at Paris Air Show
Saudi Arabia aircraft lessor AviLease orders up to 77 Airbus aircraft—including A320neo and A350F models
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Air France launches direct Riyadh–Paris route with Airbus A350
Air France is currently operating three times per week; the service will increase to five flights weekly by 18 June this year
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Saudia announces order of 20 Airbus A330neo planes
Saudia and flyadeal order new Airbus A330neo planes
