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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Airbus announces first A350F customer
The Dubai Airshow has continued to bear fruit for Airbus as it announces the signing of a letter of intent (LoI) with Air Lease Corporation (ALC) for 111 aircraft, the second largest order of this year’s event for the European airframer.
New Joint Aviation Command Cessna 208 on display
The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX (serial number 2245) in the static display at Dubai Air Show is a recent acquisition by the Joint Aviation Command (JAC).
Emirates unveils order for two Boeing 777Fs
Emirates SkyCargo will induct two new Boeing 777Fs into its fleet and convert four of its 777-300ER passenger aircraft into freighters
Opening day extravaganza at Dubai Airshow
Dubai Airshow opened on Sunday, November 14, with an impressive flypast of United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defence (UAEAF&AD) aircraft.
Indigo Partners places huge order for A321neos
The Dubai Airshow got off to a good start yesterday (November 14) when Indigo Partners – an American private equity firm with controlling interests in low-cost carriers Wizz Air, Frontier, Volaris and JetSMART – announced an order for 255 additional Airbus A321neo aircraft.
Two more A330 MRTTs ordered by the UAE
Airbus Defence and Space announced on the first day of the Dubai Air Show, November 14, that the United Arab Emirates Air Force & Air Defence (UAEAF&AD) has formally ordered two additional Airbus A330 Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft.
Pilatus launches PC-7 MKX at Dubai
Pilatus Aircraft announced a new variant of its PC-7, the PC-7 MKX, at the Dubai Air Show on November 14 and unveiled the aircraft in the static display area at the show the following day.
Thailand becomes international launch customer for AT-6 Wolverine
Textron Aviation Defense announced on November 14, the first day of the Dubai Air Show, that it has signed up the Royal Thai Air Force RTAF) as the international launch customer for the Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine.
What to expect at this year's Dubai Airshow
The aerospace sector is back in event mode, as the Dubai Airshow returns this November. Richard Schuurman highlights the key trends to look out for
UAE’s modernisation drive
In the face of a perceived increasing Iranian threat, the United Arab Emirates’ military continues to modernise...