Airbus scored a $24bn breakthrough at the Dubai Airshow as flydubai ordered 150 A321neos
As aviation networks and traffic continue to expand, Airbus forecasts the need for more than 265,000 people to be employed in the sector over the next two decades
Boeing’s decades-old record fell as a jet was delivered overnight to Saudi carrier Flynas
The Trent XWB-97, developed specifically for the Airbus A350-1000, is recognised as the most efficient large aircraft engine in service
The agreement complements Riyadh Air’s existing 132 aircraft on order, bringing the total fleet to up to 182
The airline aims to expand A350 operations to 17 cities worldwide by the end of the year
The tally brings deliveries so far this year to around 243 aircraft, down 5 per cent from the first five months of 2024
Boeing is trying to stabilise and ramp up production after a quality crisis and then labour strike shuttered production of most of its aircraft last year
Airbus also intends to establish comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities for the A400M in the UAE
The low-cost carrier is likely to announce the order for the upgraded A330-900 variant in the coming weeks after comparing it with Boeing’s smaller 787-9
The Riyadh HQ will further bolster the aircraft maker’s commercial, defence, space and helicopter businesses in the region and globally
The Middle East’s biggest airline has increasingly voiced its displeasure over delays and uncertainty plaguing the delivery of the 777-9X jets
The widebody aircraft will officially enter commercial service in January, when it makes its debut flight to Edinburgh
The deal, signed at the Future Investment Initiative forum in Riyadh, brings to 132 the total number of jets ordered by Riyadh Air
Together with its previous orders, the carrier now has 14 Boeing 777Fs pending delivery from Boeing until the end of 2026
The wealth fund is said to discussions with both aircraft manufacturers and lessors to acquire Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 freighters
The agreement covers the Rolls Royce Trent 700, International Aero Engines V2500-A5 and CFM LEAP-1A engine platforms
The expansion of flynas’ fleet is expected to boost the airline’s capacity and range while enhancing its overall fleet capabilities
The Farnborough Airshow was overshadowed by the negative impact on the overall industry due to Boeing’s recent difficulties
flydubai announced the purchase of 175 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes in 2017
The Flynas-Airbus deal announcement could come as early as this week’s Farnborough Airshow
State-owned parent Saudia Group had placed an order for 105 narrow-body Airbus planes in May
The carrier operates a fleet of 144 aircraft, connecting Saudi Arabia with more than 100 destinations across four continents
The order includes a logistics support package with spare parts, training services and service support for the new four aircraft
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
The planemaker is pursuing certification with Europe’s aviation regulator for its C919 jet while also looking for international customers
The carrier said in April that it was negotiating with both Airbus and Boeing to buy 235 aircraft as part of its expansion plans
The state-owned group placed an order for 105 narrowbody Airbus planes last month but has a requirement for 180
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
Al Meer confirmed talks for a three-digit order but said the number of jets being mentioned in reports was not accurate