The "Future of the Aerospace Industry" is on display at this year's Dubai Airshow.

Dubai 2021: An Aerospace Oasis

The Gabon-based carrier is replacing some of its smaller ATR 72-500s, as Japan's Toki Air considers investment in new short takeoff and landing ATR42s.

Afrijet Orders ATR 72-600s with Fuel Efficient Pratt Engines

Jazeera Airways, Ibom Air, and Air Tanzania dominated the commercial airliner sales news from day three of the 2021 Dubai Airshow.

Jazeera and Ibom Air Boost Airbus With $2.2 Billion Deals

The latest order for two 777Fs from Emirates SkyCargo will expand the freight-carrier’s fleet to a dozen.

Emirates Places Order for Two More 777 Freighters 

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With around 30 Boeing 777-300ERs converted to cargo-only, even a handful of A380s were employed on cargo charter. 

Cargo Keeps Emirates 777s Airborne for Much of Pandemic

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The 100th example of the Ground Master AESA air defense radar recently entered service with Morocco, which first selected the Thales radar in 2013.

Ground Master Radar Notches a Century

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Air bp is partnering with local companies to build “a strong future for aviation in Iraq.”

Air bp Launches Baghdad Fueling Joint Venture

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Bombardier's new Dubai maintenance facility is based at Al Maktoum International Airport.

Bombardier Adds Line Maintenance Station in Dubai

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Bell sees flight training, law enforcement, HEMS, VVIP, and general aviation customers as areas of focus.

Bell Looks To Replicate Earlier Middle East Success Stories

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Most of the aviation industry expects to meet its net zero carbon goals through a mix of new technology and widespread use of sustainable aviation fuels.

Electric Aircraft Pioneer Calls For Carbon Tax On Aircraft Fuel

Italian defense companies Elettronica and Leonardo have agreed to jointly work on new nationally important projects.

Elettronica and Leonardo Strengthen Sovereign Skills

The first ACJ320neo to be ordered is now in full service and is being demonstrated to potential customers in the Middle East.

Acropolis ACJ320neo Flies in for Dubai Debut

French airframer Dassault puts updated Falcon 8X and forthcoming 6X and 10X in focus at DWC.

Dassault Promotes Falcon Flagships in Dubai 

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