Dubai Airshow
The highly anticipated Dubai Airshow - running between November 14 and 18 - is back. Packed with everything you would expect to see at a global airshow and more, this year’s edition features more than 20 country pavilions along with an aircraft display of over 160 commercial, military, and private jets including the latest Boeing 777X, Bombardier’s Global 7500 and many more.
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Your essential 2023 Dubai Airshow debrief
Dubai Airshow 2023 produced some interesting aircraft orders – maybe not for the numbers, but for the stories behind them. Richard Schuurman reports from the UAE
Ultimate Dubai Airshow Quiz!
This week, the Dubai Airshow 2023 kicked off in style at Al Maktoum International Airport. The five-day event brought together world-class exhibitors, flying and static aircraft displays, industry conferences and over 300 expert speakers. Airliner World will be bringing you a full round up of all the news from the event in our January 2024 edition. But for now why not take our Ultimate Dubai Airshow Quiz to test your knowledge on one of the world’s biggest aviation events.
Ethiopian Airlines adds to Boeing orderbook
Ethiopian Airlines has ordered an additional 11 Boeing 787-9s and 20 737-8s on the second day of the Dubai Airshow. As well as the firm order, the airline has also added options for a further 15 and 21 of the types, respectively.
Air Baltic boosts Airbus A220 fleet
Airbus chief commercial officer Christian Scherer has described Air Baltic as “an ambassador for the A220” after the airline announced an order for 30 additional -300s, with purchase rights for a further 20 on the first day of the Dubai Airshow.
Riyadh Air unveils second livery
Riyadh Air has digitally unveiled its second livery at the Dubai Airshow ahead of its 2025 launch.
Calidus unveils B-350 combat ISR turboprop
UAE-based aircraft manufacturer Calidus has finally unveiled at the recent Dubai Airshow a mock-up of its B-350 border patrol aircraft (BPA) after years of keeping it under wraps
Kuwaiti H225M Caracal at Dubai Airshow
A nice surprise at the Dubai International Airshow, was the Kuwait Air Force H225M Caracal (608), the eighth of 24 for Kuwait on order
UAE set to buy Rafale
All the indications are that Dassault will soon announce a deal with the United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defense (UAEAF&AD) for up to 60 Dassault Rafale F4 multirole fighters