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Airports

SITA Taps Tech To Unlock Air Transport Growth Blocks

Fast-growing Middle East airlines and airports need more bandwidth
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport midfield terminal building
Rotorcraft

Bell 505 and 412EPX Highlight OEM’s Vertical Advantages

Textron division offers helicopters for various civil and defense applications
Bell 505 at Dubai Airshow 2025
Training and Workforce

CAE Prepares To Start Training Global 8000 Pilots

First pilots for the new Bombardier model start training in December
Bombardier Global 8000
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Dynamic Drone Designs Highlight Russian UAV Ambitions

UAVs offer surveillance, delivery, and attack capabilities
Zala display at Dubai Airshow 2025
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Action Aviation Orders Gogo Galileo FDX Satcom for BBJ

UAE-based management and charter operator is system’s Middle East launch customer
Gogo Galileo FDX full duplex antenna
Rotorcraft

Black Hawk Tackles High-rise Blazes

UAE plans to use the helicopter to fight fires in skyscrapers
Dart SkyCannon
Charter & Fractional

Valo Selects MedAire360 for Medical, Security Support

Charter operator has access to pre-and in-flight security and medical assistance
Valo Aviation
Maintenance and Modifications

Airlink Signs for E195-E2 Component Pool Support

Airline is adding 10 more of the E2 aircraft to its Africa-based fleet
Airlink E195-E2
Aircraft

MEBAA Preps for ‘Surging’ Interest at 2026 Bizav Event

Association is highlighting interest in business aviation among Middle East’s growing HNWI population
MEBAA 2024
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Viasat Adds Telesat LEO Connectivity to JetXP Service

Key step in Viasat’s multi-orbit strategy announced during the Dubai Airshow
Atlas V ViaSat-3 F2
Aircraft

Colombia Signs for Saab Gripen E/F

The South American nation is to acquire 17 aircraft, including a pair of two-seaters
Brazilian Gripen Es
Engines

CFM Modifications Ease Leap Engine Maintenance Burden

FAA certification for reverse bleed cooling system now close
CFM Leap engine
Aircraft

Boeing Insists 777X Widebody Is Worth the Wait

777-9 appearance at Dubai show marks 12th anniversary of program launch
Boeing 777-9
Aircraft

Emirati Knights Parade New Steeds

The UAE’s national aerobatic team is now flying the Hongdu L-15 Falcon from China
Al Fursan Dubai Airshow 2025
Regulations and Government

Transport Canada Certifies Three Pipistrel Light Aircraft

All-electric Velis Electro two-seater is now certified in Canada
Pipistrel
Aircraft

Dubai Airshow Stands Out for Airliner Orders and Military Surprises

More than 300 new aircraft orders and commitments anticipated during show week
Surya Kiran flying display at Dubai Airshow 2025
Engines

GE Expands 9X Engine's Middle East Support Network

Manufacturer continues testing and improvements to maximize on-wing reliability
GE9X engine
Avionics

Black Box in the Sky Captures Data on the Fly

Honeywell also seeks solutions for GPS jamming, pilot fatigue, and more
Black Box in the Sky Honeywell
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Lufthansa Unveils ‘Smart’ Tray Table with Touchscreen Tech

Hidden Touch Display makes the fold-up tray table an intelligent user interface
Lufthansa Technik Hidden Touch Table
Aircraft

Salient's Modular Approach Addresses Supply-chain Issues

Using certified software and hardware across different platforms can drive down costs
Salient Motion
Airlines

Algerian Flag Carrier Receives First A330-900 Aircraft

Air Algérie has ordered eight of the A330neo widebodies
Air Algérie A330-900 airliner
Security

MedAire Launches Upgraded Alert Management System

SolitAir to benefit from redesigned travel intelligence platform
MedAire alert system
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Lufthansa Technik Upgrades Original A318 Elite Cabins

Company also adding new in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems
Lufthansa Technik ACJ318 Elite
Training and Workforce

Boeing Launches Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer

First element within computer and iPad-compatible application now available
Boeing virtual procedures trainer
Aircraft

Two Falcon Jets on Dubai Airshow Display

Dassault showcasing largest business jet cabin and longest-range jet
Dassault Falcon 8X at Dubai Airshow 2025
Operations

Dnata Rolls in 100 Vehicles To Support Dubai Airshow

Provides fleet of sustainable assets across event
dnata ground services
Training and Workforce

Gamebird Prepares Emirates Cadets for Upset Recovery

Piston single two-seater was developed mainly for aerobatic flights
Gamebird GB1 aerobatic training aircraft
Airlines

Global South Trade Growth Drives Cargo Carrier SolitAir

UAE-based operator is growing its fleet of Boeing 737-800 freighters
SolitAir Boeing 737-800 freighter
Aircraft

Junkers Offers Modern Take on Classic Light Aircraft

A50 and A60 models feature iconic corrugated aluminum fuselages
Junkers A50 Heritage
Regulations and Government

Saudi Regulator To Accept FAA Approval for Joby’s eVTOL

Joby has also flown a hybrid, autonomous version of the aircraft
Joby in Dubai