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Airbus expands global footprint with Saudi Arabia HQ

Airbus expands global footprint with Saudi Arabia HQ

The Riyadh HQ will further bolster the aircraft maker’s commercial, defence, space and helicopter businesses in the region and globally

Dubai’s Emirates Airline says ‘wings clipped’ by Boeing delays

Dubai’s Emirates Airline says ‘wings clipped’ by Boeing delays

The Middle East’s biggest airline has increasingly voiced its displeasure over delays and uncertainty plaguing the delivery of the 777-9X jets

Dubai’s Emirates takes delivery of first A350-900 aircraft

Dubai’s Emirates takes delivery of first its A350-900 aircraft

The widebody aircraft will officially enter commercial service in January, when it makes its debut flight to Edinburgh

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air places order for 60 Airbus A321neo

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air places order for 60 Airbus A321neo

The deal, signed at the Future Investment Initiative forum in Riyadh, brings to 132 the total number of jets ordered by Riyadh Air

Emirates SkyCargo orders 5 Boeing 777F, weighs more freighter orders

Emirates SkyCargo orders 5 Boeing 777F, weighs more freighter orders

Together with its previous orders, the carrier now has 14 Boeing 777Fs pending delivery from Boeing until the end of 2026

Saudi PIF eyes Boeing, Airbus jets for new cargo airline

Saudi Arabia’s PIF reportedly plans new cargo airline in logistics hub push

The wealth fund is said to discussions with both aircraft manufacturers and lessors to acquire Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 freighters

Abu Dhabi's Sanad, Airbus announce partnership for MRO services

Abu Dhabi’s Sanad, Airbus announce partnership for MRO services

The agreement covers the Rolls Royce Trent 700, International Aero Engines V2500-A5 and CFM LEAP-1A engine platforms

Airbus nabs order for 160 jets from Saudi Arabia’s flynas

Saudi Arabia’s flynas places order for 75 A320neo, 15 A330neo

The expansion of flynas’ fleet is expected to boost the airline’s capacity and range while enhancing its overall fleet capabilities

Farnborough-Airshow - Boeing

We want them to return to their former glory: flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith on Boeing

The Farnborough Airshow was overshadowed by the negative impact on the overall industry due to Boeing’s recent difficulties

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Flydubai in early talks for largest ever airplane order

flydubai announced the purchase of 175 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes in 2017

Flynas becomes first Saudi carrier to join UNWTO (Image: Supplied by flynas)

Airbus nears deal to sell 30 A330neos to Flynas: Reports

The Flynas-Airbus deal announcement could come as early as this week’s Farnborough Airshow

Saudia

Saudia Airlines sees no delays to Airbus jet deliveries

State-owned parent Saudia Group had placed an order for 105 narrow-body Airbus planes in May

Saudia passenger’s jumps by 24% in H1 2024

Saudia carries record 9 million passengers in H1 2024

The carrier operates a fleet of 144 aircraft, connecting Saudi Arabia with more than 100 destinations across four continents

Saudi Arabia places order for four Airbus A330 MRTTs

Saudi Arabia turns to Airbus for four new military aircraft

The order includes a logistics support package with spare parts, training services and service support for the new four aircraft

Boeing

Boeing to acquire Spirit Aero in $4.7bn stock deal

Spirit had been spun off from Boeing in one of a series of moves that critics say were emblematic of a focus on cost-cutting over quality

Dubai’s DAE sees COMAC breaking Airbus, Boeing duopoly

Dubai aircraft lessor DAE sees China’s COMAC breaking Airbus, Boeing duopoly

The planemaker is pursuing certification with Europe’s aviation regulator for its C919 jet while also looking for international customers

Turkish Airlines plans to order 225 Boeing jets

Turkish Airlines in talks with Boeing for 225 jets, deal hinges on engine price

The carrier said in April that it was negotiating with both Airbus and Boeing to buy 235 aircraft as part of its expansion plans

Saudia taps Airbus and Boeing for wide-body jets

Saudia turns to Airbus, Boeing wide-body jets amid single-aisle shortage

The state-owned group placed an order for 105 narrowbody Airbus planes last month but has a requirement for 180

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IndiGo eyes lesser-known international destinations for next growth phase

IndiGo, is pushing deeper into India, where it flies to 88 cities, and has doubled its global network to 33 destinations from 15 two years ago

Qatar Airways courts Airbus and Boeing for 150 new planes

Qatar Airways in talks with Airbus, Boeing for ‘triple digit’ plane order

Al Meer confirmed talks for a three-digit order but said the number of jets being mentioned in reports was not accurate

Saudia Group’s big Airbus order overshadows Boeing at Riyadh conference

Saudia Group’s massive Airbus order overshadows Boeing at Riyadh conference

The state-owned group said Saudia would be receiving 54 of the A321neo jets, while flyadeal would acquire 12 A320neos and the remaining A321neos

QATAR AIRWAYS-Badr Mohammed Al Meer

Qatar Airways CEO talks Boeing delivery delays, new investments in Africa at Doha forum

Qatar Airways CEO says airline unable to meet high post-pandemic demand for travel due to shortage of new aircraft

Etihad Airways plans to double passengers, fleet size by 2030

Etihad CEO considers buying small number of Airbus, Boeing jets

CEO Antonoaldo Neves said Etihad was in talks with lessors and the planemakers in attempt to secure additional jets

flynas takes delivery of 3 A320neo aircraft

Saudi budget airline flynas confirms IPO this year: Reports

flynas disclosed its financial performance this month, boasting a 32 per cent revenue surge to SAR6.3bn ($1.68bn), in 2023

Qatar Airways courts Airbus and Boeing for 150 new planes

Qatar Airways mulls up to 150 widebody orders from Boeing, Airbus

Earlier this month, Qatar’s national carrier said its entire fleet of A350 jets was back into service after settling a legal dispute with Airbus

EMIRATES - Sir Tim Clark is backing Boeing-Spirit merger

Sir Tim Clark backs Boeing-Spirit merger amid factory crisis

Emirates Airline President said Boeing should address its quality problems as quickly as possible with the undiluted attention of its board and top management

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This solar-powered, stratospheric Zephyr can replace 250 mobile towers

In an exclusive interview at Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Samer Halawi provides a glimpse into the transformative potential of delpoying Zephyr

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Saudi Arabia signs deals worth over SAR20bn at World Defense Show 2024

The contracts cover a wide range of defence technologies and initiatives, with a focus on enhancing military equipment and infrastructure

Emirates places US$6 billion order for 15 A350s (Image: Supplied by Emirates)

Emirates places $6bn order for 15 A350s

The latest deal will take the airline’s total A350 order book to 65 units

Airbus, Mubadala partner to mentor Emirati aerospace engineers

Airbus, Mubadala partner to mentor Emirati aerospace engineers

The planemaker has been present in the Middle East for over fifty years, working with a wide range of governments and airlines