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Airlines
AirBaltic Places Firm Order for Thirty A220-300s
The first Airbus A220-300 delivery will happen in 2026
Environment
KPMG Report: Aviation Struggling To Decarbonize
Governments need to give stronger incentives to increase sustainable aviation fuel production
Aircraft
USAF F-15EX Ignites Renewed Interest in the Boeing Fighter
Boeing plans to deliver the third F-15EX to the USAF soon to accelerate Eagle II testing
Fuel
Air BP Helps Inaugurate Newest India Airport
Company serves as a sustainability sponsor at the Dubai Airshow
Aircraft
Block III Thunder Makes International Debut
The latest version of the Sino-Pakistani JF-17 has an AESA radar
Rotorcraft
Korea’s Helicopters Make Dubai Debut
Both helicopters are showing their capabilities in the daily Dubai flying displays
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Edge Group Provides 'One Stop Shopping' for Defense Systems
Abu Dhabi-based conglomerate a key element of 'Make in the UAE' initiative
Environment
Bombardier Underlines Commitment to SAF
The airframer marks a one-year SAF agreement with Signature Aviation
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Satcom Direct Steps Up Satellite Connectivity Services
The satcom system runs on the FlexExec high-throughput satellite network
Aircraft
Bombardier Ramping Up Deliveries, Sees Strong Global Pipeline
The Middle East remains a key market for Bombardier
Aircraft
Middle East Dealer Orders 10 Lilium Jet eVTOLs
ArcosJet will market the four-passenger Pioneer Edition to private buyers
Aircraft
Dassault Aviation Marks 50 Years in UAE
Dassault has the Rafale C combat aircraft and 2000LXS business jet on static display
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Aerospace Xelerated To Speed Up Incubator Process
The effort will attempt to fund 10 start-ups per year
Airports
Saudi Arabia’s Airport Plans Challenge Regional Status Quo
Goldman Sachs says the Saudi government is budgeting up to $50 billion for the construction of King Salman International Airport
Aircraft
New Dubai Office Backs Embraer's Defense Ambitions In Middle East
The Brazilian manufacturer is exhibiting its C-390 multi-role tactical transport and the Super Tucano at the Dubai Airshow
Aircraft
High Hopes and Conflict Concerns Mark Dubai Show Opening
Orders from Emirates and Turkish airlines could be on the cards at Dubai Airshow
Aircraft
Boeing 777X Arrives at Dubai
The twin-engine airliner is nearing type inspection authorization
Maintenance and Modifications
Sanad Completes MRO Process on First Leap Engine for Flydubai
CFM holds a worldwide backlog of more than 10,000 Leap engines
Aircraft
Local Interest as Chinese Trainers Fly into Dubai
CATIC reports that the UAE has ordered the Hongdu L-15 advanced trainer.
Engines
CFM Boosts Leap Engine Support with Abu Dhabi Shop
The engine maker has fixes for Leap engine durability issues as Middle East fleet increases
Engines
Rolls-Royce Completes 100 Percent SAF Testing for In-production Engines
Rolls also completed testing on UltraFan demonstrator
Aircraft
B-21 Raider Takes Flight
The production-representative test vehicle landed at the USAF’s primary test site at Edwards AFB.
Airlines
Boeing Sees Big Airline Fleet Growth From Middle East
The airframer says the region's bounceback from Covid is fueling demand
Airlines
Qatar Airways Enters New Era as Al Meer Takes Helm
Akbar Al Baker's retirement after 27 years opens door for new generation of leadership
Aircraft
T-7A Red Hawk Begins Air Force Flight Testing
Aircraft APT-2 has arrived at the integrated test force at Edwards AFB.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Nears G700 Certification
Marking the Dubai Airshow debut of the G700, Gulfstream hopes to begin delivery this year
Aircraft
Spanish Start-up Crisalion Introduces Integrity eVTOL Aircraft
The company has launched a new funding round to support development work
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
UAE Tech Start-up Eanan Unveils Cargo Drones
The company operates in the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub at Dubai South.
