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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

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AirBaltic Places Firm Order for Thirty A220-300s

The first Airbus A220-300 delivery will happen in 2026

Airlines

November 13, 2023

Boeing Kicks Off Dubai Airshow with Bevy of Orders

Boeing's orders, options, and purchase rights tally surpassed 200 on the opening day of the airshow

Aircraft

November 13, 2023

Dassault Breaks Ground on Central Florida Service Center

175,000-sq-ft Falcon maintenance facility to open in late 2024

Maintenance and Modifications

November 13, 2023

Transport Canada Awards STC for Turboprop Beaver Upgrade

The Valdor Aviation Package offers a suite of upgrades and improvements for the aircraft

Aircraft

November 13, 2023

Videos

Embraer KC-390 Flying Display at Paris Air Show 2019

Embraer KC-390 Flying Display at Paris Air Show 2019

Aircraft

June 15, 2019

U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-46 Pegasus Lands Wildly at Paris Air Show 2019

U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-46 Pegasus Lands Wildly at Paris Air Show 2019

Aircraft

June 15, 2019

Breguet Atlantic 2 (ATL2) Flies at the Paris Air Show

Breguet Atlantic 2 (ATL2) Flies at the Paris Air Show

Aircraft

June 15, 2019

Spotlight on the Forthcoming Dassault Falcon 6X

Spotlight on the Forthcoming Dassault Falcon 6X

Aircraft

June 7, 2019

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Boeing Sees Big Airline Fleet Growth From Middle East

The airframer says the region's bounceback from Covid is fueling demand

Airlines

November 12, 2023

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

November 12, 2023

Bellwether’s Oryx eVTOL Aircraft Lands at Dubai Airshow

The company expands R&D to the Middle East

Aircraft

November 12, 2023

UAE Tech Start-up Eanan Unveils Cargo Drones

The company operates in the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub at Dubai South.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

November 12, 2023

Spanish Start-up Crisalion Introduces Integrity eVTOL Aircraft

The company has launched a new funding round to support development work

Aircraft

November 12, 2023

Gulfstream Nears G700 Certification

Marking the Dubai Airshow debut of the G700, Gulfstream hopes to begin delivery this year

Aircraft

November 12, 2023

High Hopes and Conflict Concerns Mark Dubai Show Opening

Orders from Emirates and Turkish airlines could be on the cards at Dubai Airshow

Aircraft

November 12, 2023

T-7A Red Hawk Begins Air Force Flight Testing

Aircraft APT-2 has arrived at the integrated test force at Edwards AFB.

Aircraft

November 12, 2023

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

Airlines

November 12, 2023

B-21 Raider Takes Flight

The production-representative test vehicle landed at the USAF’s primary test site at Edwards AFB.

Aircraft

November 12, 2023

Sanad Completes MRO Process on First Leap Engine for Flydubai

CFM holds a worldwide backlog of more than 10,000 Leap engines

Maintenance and Modifications

November 12, 2023

Local Interest as Chinese Trainers Fly into Dubai

CATIC reports that the UAE has ordered the Hongdu L-15 advanced trainer.

Aircraft

November 12, 2023

Boeing 777X Arrives at Dubai

The twin-engine airliner is nearing type inspection authorization

Aircraft

November 12, 2023

UAE’s GlobalEye Fleet To Grow Next Year

The Emiratis could be operating five GlobalEyes by the end of 2024

Aircraft

November 11, 2023

Emirates to Expand Pilot Training By 54 Percent in 2024

The PilotsGlobal platform has processed 22,000 pilot referrals across Middle East vacancies.

Training and Workforce

November 11, 2023

Refurbishment Programs Drive Need for Third-Party MRO Help

Aging airliner fleets are driving growth in maintenance, repair and overhaul services in the Middle East region

Maintenance and Modifications

November 10, 2023