Dubai Airshow 2025 set a $202bn deal record, doubling 2023, as Emirates and flydubai orders drive global aviation growth
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Aviation
Dubai set for first private terminal for helicopters, jets and eVTOL aircraft
Falcon Executive Aviation to build new multi-modal facility to serve as Dubai’s main hub for private aviation and future urban air mobility
Dubai
Indian Air Force fighter jet crashes at Dubai Airshow, pilot killed
The pilot did not survive after a Tejas fighter jet crashed during a scheduled flying display at the Dubai Airshow
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Space42 and EDGE Group form UAE satellite communications alliance
Partnership announced at Dubai Airshow 2025 will build sovereign UAE SATCOM manufacturing capability to boost national security and drive advanced technology innovation
Aviation
Luxury VVIP terminal set for Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
New facility will feature luxury lounges, private jet hangars and sustainable design as emirate strengthens its position as global tourism and entertainment hub
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UAE to establish national Cyber Centre of Excellence
Partnership between Thales and UAE Cyber Security Council will advance the UAE’s cyber sovereignty with a focus on space security, innovation, and national capability-building
defence
UAE defence sector accelerates with $6.66bn in contracts signed in four days
UAE Tawazun Council signed $1.75bn in new defence contracts at Dubai Airshow 2025, bringing the four-day total to $6.66bn
Aviation
Emirates to take MRO of Rolls-Royce A380 engines in-house from 2027
Dubai airline also signs an MoU with Rolls-Royce to extend the TotalCare service agreement for its A380s into the 2040s
Drone delivery
Drone delivery to cover 70% of Dubai by 2030, says Keeta Drone President
Keeta Drone highlights Dubai’s role as a global hub for smart, sustainable air logistics at Dubai Airshow 2025
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Abu Dhabi’s EasyLease marks first entry to Malaysian market with PAC project
MoU with BigBear.ai, PAC, and Vigilix will help transform national infrastructure through AI and smart mobility at Pajang Aerospace City
Airbus
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
Aviation
ENOC Group teams up with Emirates to explore SAF supply in Dubai
The two parties will assess SAF supply opportunities, including supply chain infrastructure, production capabilities, and commercial viability
air cargo
Radia and Maximus Air join forces on next-gen global air cargo solutions
Partnership announced at Dubai Airshow 2025 will integrate Radia’s WindRunner technology with Maximus Air’s heavy-lift expertise to meet rising demand for oversized freight
air taxis
UAE to begin air taxi flights ‘as early as 2026’, Saudi may follow before 2030 – Archer CCO
‘This is only the beginning,’ CCO Nikhil Goel says as discussions widen across the Middle East following major UAE and Saudi announcements, with the region now racing to commercialise eVTOL services
Artificial intelligence
Thales to boost AI push in Gulf as UAE, Saudi seek tech sovereignty – CEO
Thales CEO Patrice Caine says the company aims to back the UAE’s air-taxi rollout, building on its flight-control role in SkyDrive’s first eVTOL test in Japan
Aviation
EXCLUSIVE: Bombardier taps Elie Saab for bespoke jets, eyes more luxury brand collaborations, says executive
The Elie Saab Bombardier collection remains in its final development stages with full details to be revealed in the coming months
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Riyadh Air signs major deal for 120 CFM engines to power new Airbus A321neo fleet
Riyadh Air orders 120 CFM LEAP-1A engines to power 60 Airbus A321neos, boosting efficiency as Saudi carrier expands fleet
