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Emirates has announced an order for 15 additional Airbus A350-900s at the Dubai Airshow 2023, worth US$ 6 billion. This announcement follows Emirates President Tim Clark saying the airline would hold back ordering the A350-1000 on Tuesday. Clark expressed concerns about the durability of the Rolls-Royce Trent 97-XWB engines on…
This Tuesday, the Dutch government delayed its experimental rule restricting flights at Schiphol Airport for next summer. While this is a welcome announcement for airlines, Schiphol raised concerns that the decision leads to “uncertainty.” In a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Minister of Infrastructure and…
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Ethiopian Airlines have recently announced a significant aircraft order. As part of the agreement, Ethiopian Airlines will purchase 11 787 Dreamliners and 20 737 MAX airplanes, with the potential for an additional 15 and 21 jets, respectively. This landmark deal, signed at the Dubai Airshow, marks…
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Oman Air have recently announced a significant development in their partnership. Based in Muscat, Oman Air has taken delivery of its first 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF). The addition of this aircraft marks the airline’s expansion plans in the air cargo market. Oman Air Cargo has…
Emirates and Condor have announced the launch of their reciprocal interline agreement. It will provide seamless connectivity for customers to 70 routes across Europe, Africa, Asia, Australasia, and the Middle East. With a single-ticket fare and hassle-free baggage policy, travelers can enjoy convenient access to exciting destinations operated by Condor,…
Emirates has announced a significant investment in the French and European aviation manufacturing ecosystem. The airline has awarded a series of contracts worth over US$1.2 billion to Safran during the Dubai Airshow. New Seats for Emirates A350, 777X Fleet As part of this agreement, Safran will provide best-in-class seats for…
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and SCAT Airlines have recently announced a significant order for seven 737-8 aircraft during the Dubai Airshow. This purchase will greatly contribute to the expansion of SCAT’s 737 MAX fleet, effectively doubling its existing fleet. This expansion’s primary objective is to facilitate the opening of new air…
Emirates has announced an investment of US$950 million to construct a new state-of-the-art engineering facility at Dubai World Central (DWC). Spanning across an impressive 1 million square meters, this engineering complex will be unrivaled in size and technology. It will be pivotal to Dubai’s aviation infrastructure. Making Emirates Entirely Self-Sufficient…
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Royal Air Maroc confirmed a repeat order for 787 Dreamliners at the Dubai Airshow. The popular North African carrier will expand its widebody fleet by ordering the state-of-the-art 787 Dreamliner. The airline will add two 787-9s to join its fleet of nine Dreamliners. With the 787’s…
Emirates has picked Thales’ AVANT Up In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system for its Boeing 777X aircraft. The implementation will start in 2025. The AVANT Up system boasts Optiq QLED smart displays, which provide an exceptional inflight entertainment solution tailored to meet the diverse needs of passengers. With this advanced system, Emirates…
