flydubai has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for 150 A321neo aircraft, marking the carrier’s first order with the European manufacturer and signalling strong confidence in Dubai’s long-term growth ambitions. The agreement was signed by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai, and Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft at Airbus, […]
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Vallair has announced the punctual redelivery of the first of two Airbus A320 aircraft undergoing scheduled C-Checks for Air Corsica, marking another successful step in the long-standing collaboration between the two companies. Vallair continues to support Air Corsica with dependable base-maintenance services designed to ensure safety, efficiency and uninterrupted operations across the airline’s fleet. The
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Gulf Air and Boeing have finalised a firm order for 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with options for three additional aircraft, as the Bahrain-based carrier advances its international expansion plans. The agreement adds three more 787s to the airline’s commitment made in July and brings its total order book for the type to 17 widebody jets.
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Avolon, a major global aviation finance company, has placed an order for 100 new LEAP-1A engines from CFM International at the Dubai Airshow. The engines will power 50 Airbus A320neo family aircraft already in Avolon’s order book, reinforcing the lessor’s long-term investment in next-generation, fuel-efficient technology. The LEAP-1A incorporates advanced materials such as composite fan
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Dedienne Aerospace will significantly expand its Dubai operation in 2026 with a move to a larger site within the Jebel Ali Free Zone. The new 5,000 m² facility is designed to meet rising demand across the Middle East and Africa and aligns with Dubai’s fast-developing aviation ecosystem. The expanded hub reflects the company’s long-term regional
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Etihad Airways (Etihad) has placed a firm order for six A330-900 aircraft, becoming the latest airline to join the A330neo customer base. The carrier has also confirmed orders for seven additional A350-1000s, bringing its total for the type to 27, and three more A350F freighters, increasing its A350F commitment to ten aircraft. The agreement was
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Spanish airline Air Europa has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for up to 40 A350-900 aircraft, setting the foundation for the carrier’s long-haul fleet renewal. The announcement was made during the Dubai Airshow and marks one of the airline’s most significant strategic commitments in recent years. The arrival of the A350 will accelerate
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Deutsche Aircraft has marked a major step forward in the development of its next-generation regional turboprop, the D328eco, with the arrival of the first PW127XT-S development engines from Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC). Delivered to the company’s headquarters in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany, the engines will power the programme’s first test aircraft, known as TAC 1, and
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Swissport, the aviation services provider, is expanding its European e-commerce network with a new 5,500 m² second-line warehouse at Liege Airport (LGG) in Belgium. Built for import parcel handling, the facility strengthens Swissport’s logistics capabilities in one of Europe’s fastest-growing cargo hubs. Dedicated solely to high-volume import parcel processing, the warehouse offers a throughput capacity
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Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national airline of Côte d’Ivoire, has placed a firm order for four Embraer E175 aircraft, with options for eight more. The jets will feature 76 seats across two classes—12 in Business- and 64 in Economy Class —to deliver a smooth and efficient onboard experience. The first E175 is due in the
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