The ongoing airshow, which features participation from over 1,400 exhibitors from more than 95 countries and over 190 aircraft on static display, is resulting in large commercial orders with announcements and deals in the military domain being relatively muted.
While Day 1 of the Dubai Airshow saw defence deals worth US$1.28 billion (AED 4.7 billion) being finalised, Day 2 was a lot quieter. It is however expected that Day 3 of the show will feature a greater proportion of deals and announcements in the defence domain.
The momentum on day two of the airshow was marked by a flurry of landmark deals and ground-breaking announcements, but primarily related to the civilian domain.
EGYPTAIR announced an order for 10 new Airbus A350-900s, while Oman Air announced an order and delivery of the operator's first 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), its first dedicated cargo aircraft. SCAT Airlines ordered seven Boeing 737-8 airplanes, and Ethiopian Airlines made a commitment to order 11 Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 20 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, with an opportunity for 15 and 21 additional jets.
flydubai signed a multi-year agreement with CFM for LEAP-1B engines to support its growth plan, while day two, also saw Emirates airline sign deals with Safran worth over US$1.2 billion for Emirates’ new fleet of Airbus A350, Boeing 777X-9 and existing Boeing 777-300 aircraft.
UAE-based technology firm Bayanat is showcasing a cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered video analytics platform at the ongoing airshow. The…
UAE based EDGE announced the successful completion of the feasibility studies for the integration of the AL TARIQ long-range precision-guided…
Italy’s ELT group which enjoys a strong relationship with the United Arab Emirates starting back in the 1990s is targeting…
Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries is eyeing export opportunities for its domestically-developed and manufactured C-2 airlifter which was inducted into the…
EDGE has announced the sale of extended range National Surface Anti-Ship Missiles (MANSUP-ER), and the sale of the shorter-range version…
SCAT Airlines has announced an order for seven 737-8 airplanes to expand its 737 MAX fleet. The latest order will…
Ethiopian Airlines has announced an agreement to order 11 787s and 20 737 MAX aircraft with options for 15 and…
Emirates President Sir Tim Clark said the airline will not be ordering the Airbus A350-1000 because the Rolls Royce engine…
EgyptAir has placed an order for 10 A350-900s at the Dubai Airshow. The signing took place in the presence of…
Abu Dhabi-based Mira Aerospace's revolutionary ApusDuo solar High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) Autonomous Aircraft has made it debut at the…
Riyadh Air has unveiled its second livery ahead of the Dubai Air Show. The second livery sees Riyadh Air aircraft…
Royal Jordanian has ordered four more 787-9s as the airline expands and modernizes its widebody fleet. Jordan's flag carrier also…
airBaltic will become the largest A220 customer in Europe after confirming an incremental order for an additional 30 A220-300s. This…
Boeing and SunExpress, a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, have announced the airline has again selected the 737…
flydubai is to place its first widebody order with a commitment to 30 787-9s as the airline diversifies its fleet…
Emirates, the world’s largest 777 operator, has launched the Dubai Airshow in spectacular fashion with an order for 90 Boeing…
Leonardo is looking to deepen its partnership with the UAE, which is one of the largest export markets for the…
The Pakistan Air Force’s JF-17 Thunder Block III is making its international show debut at the ongoing airshow. The JF-17,…
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced an agreement on the inaugural day of the ongoing airshow to integrate EDGE…
Day 1 of the Dubai Airshow saw defence deals worth US$1.28 billion (AED 4.7 billion) being finalised. Tawazun Council, the…
Boeing Defence, Space & Security’s F-15EX, which is the most modern and advanced version of the F-15, is facing a…
EDGE, has thrown down the gauntlet to global defence firms at the start of its participation at Dubai Airshow 2023…
Gulfstream’s ultralong-range Gulfstream G700 and the class-leading Gulfstream G500 are being shown at the ongoing airshow for the first time.…
Boeing Defence, Space & Security is demonstrating its state-of-the-art F-15QA (Qatar Advanced) fighter, built for the Qatar Emiri Air Force…
Saab is displaying a range of advanced systems at the ongoing Dubai Airshow that highlights its deepening partnership with the…
India is showcasing its indigenously developed Tejas light combat aircraft at the airshow for the second time. The aircraft is…
EANAN, a UAE technology company, is showcasing a range of zero-emission heavy cargo and vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft…
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force Bayi Aerobatic Team is making its debut in the Middle East with…
Boeing has forecast that widebody airplanes will comprise 45 percent of deliveries to Middle East airlines over the next 20…
Emirates is showcasing its entire family of aircraft at the ongoing Dubai Airshow in a show of strength. On display…
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