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Airbus Wins $14.4B Narrowbody Order from Air Arabia

Air Arabia placed a firm order for 120 Airbus narrowbodies worth an estimated $14.4 billion on Monday at the Dubai Airshow.

Aircraft

November 18, 2019

Collins Clinches FlyBig PaxLink Order

FlyBig is a start-up airline that will benefit from PaxLink enabling reservation management and numerous other functions.

Airlines

November 18, 2019

Boeing Gets Max Redemption from SunExpress

A conversion of options on ten 737 Max 8s marks one of the few bright spots for the beleaguered narrowbody this year.

Aircraft

November 18, 2019

Bollore Signs with CFM Aircraft Engine Support South Asia

Bollore Logistics signed a contract for engine transportation, including customs clearance documentation, with CFM Aircraft Engine Support.

November 18, 2019

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Airbus’s A330neo Flies at the Dubai Airshow - AIN

Airbus’s A330neo Flies at the Dubai Airshow - AIN

Aircraft

November 18, 2019

Boeing’s 787-9 Dreamliner Flies at the Dubai Airshow - AIN

Boeing’s 787-9 Dreamliner Flies at the Dubai Airshow - AIN

Aircraft

November 18, 2019

Leap Production and Deliveries Fully on Schedule: CFM

The Leap production ramp-up hasn’t really been affected by Boeing’s reduced 737 Max assembly rate, says CFM CEO Gaël Méheust.

Engines

November 17, 2019

CFM: No Leap-1A Changes Needed to Power A321XLR

Airbus has asked CFM not to make any changes to the existing Leap-1A for the A321XLR, says CFM’s CEO.

Engines

November 17, 2019

CFM Still Working on Leap Fuel-Nozzle Coking Issue

Data analytics can predict if a particular engine may be affected but CFM is still seeking a permanent fix to engine coking issue

Engines

November 17, 2019

Middle East Lessors Adding Aircraft to their Portfolios

With 40 orders outstanding, Alafco awaits Boeing Max recertification

Aircraft

November 17, 2019

737 Max Grounding Helps Fuel Collins Aerospace Aftermarket Sales Growth

Providing parts and repairs to operators keeping older aircraft in service longer is boosting Collins Aerospace’s aftermarket business.

Airlines

November 17, 2019

Interiors Key To Collins’ Middle East Market Plans

Commercial-aircraft interiors and premium seating offer Collins strong growth opportunities in Middle Eastern markets.

November 17, 2019

Rolls-Royce Underlines Middle East Importance

Rolls-Royce will use the Dubai Air Show to underline the importance of the region to its Trent engine family, and beyond.

Engines

November 17, 2019

Boeing Focused on Max’s Safe Return to Service

Looking ahead, Boeing sees opportunities for commercial and military aircraft sales and aftermarket services in the Middle East.

Aircraft

November 17, 2019

Strata Delivers Empennage Ribs for Boeing 777X

Boeing has appointed Strata Manufacturing to make composites parts on four work packages.

Aircraft

November 17, 2019

Mubadala Creates Sanad as Central Brand

Abu Dhabi has elected to bring together several companies under Sanad.

Maintenance and Modifications

November 17, 2019

Boeing Sees Robust Mideast Demand but Flagging Financials

The U.S. airframer’s v-p of marketing says that airlines in the Middle East lose more money than then make.

Aircraft

November 17, 2019

Air Peace Shows More Love for Embraer E195-E2

Nigerian airline Air Peace signed a contract for three additional Embraer E195-E2s, converting options from an order inked in April.

Aircraft

November 17, 2019

Bell and Abu Dhabi’s Horizon Ink Order for 12 Bell 505s

Bell signs deal for twelve 505s.

Aircraft

November 17, 2019

Boeing Reveals 787-9 Order from Biman Bangladesh

A two-aircraft Dreamliner order from the Bangladeshi flag carrier carries a value of $585 million at list prices.

Aircraft

November 17, 2019