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Emirates Places Order for Two More 777 Freighters

The latest order for two 777Fs from Emirates SkyCargo will expand the freight-carrier’s fleet to a dozen.

Aircraft

November 16, 2021

Emirates Signs for Four Boeing 777-300ER P2Fs

IAI has signed an agreement to convert aircraft for Emirates, its first Gulf-based airline customer.

Aircraft

November 16, 2021

Jazeera and Ibom Air Boost Airbus With $2.2 Billion Deals

Jazeera Airways, Ibom Air, and Air Tanzania dominated the commercial airliner sales news from day three of the 2021 Dubai Airshow.

Aircraft

November 16, 2021

Embraer Wins Order for Up to Six E175s from Overland Airways

Embraer’s sale of as many as six airplanes to Overland Airways could reach a book value of $299.4 million.

Aircraft

November 16, 2021

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Afrijet Orders ATR 72-600s with Fuel Efficient Pratt Engines

The Gabon-based carrier is replacing some of its smaller ATR 72-500s, as Japan's Toki Air considers investment in new short takeoff and landing ATR42s.

Aircraft

November 16, 2021

Flydubai Max 8 on Display in Dubai

Flydubai is showcasing the interior of its new Boeing Max 8 on the Dubai Airshow ramp, along with new livery features marking the UAE’s 50th anniversary.

Aircraft

November 16, 2021

Indian Start-up Akasa Builds Boeing Fleet With $9 Billion Deal

India's Akasa Air ordered 72 Boeing 737 Max-8 narrowbodies to start services in 2022, as Air Tanzania expands fleet with a mix of 787, 767, and 737 Maxes.

Aircraft

November 16, 2021

DHL Extends Boeing 767 Freighter Fleet

Global logistics company DHL is introducing converted 767 freighters as it modernizes its intercontinental fleet in a drive for greater efficiency.

Aircraft

November 15, 2021

Middle East Carriers Now Have Local Option For APU Maintenance

Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries has been appointed an authorized service center for Honeywell's 131-9 auxiliary power units for 737 NGs and A320s.

Engines

November 15, 2021

ALC Buying A350Fs as Part of Massive Order

An order from lessor Air Lease Corporation includes the first for A350 freighters following the type’s launch in the summer.

Airlines

November 15, 2021

ATR Upgrades Turboprops with New Pratt & Whitney Engine

The European turboprop manufacturer will offer new Pratt & Whitney Canada 127XT series as the standard engine for the ATR 72 and 42 aircraft.

Aircraft

November 15, 2021

Flyadeal Signs for GE's TrueChoice Engine Overhaul Coverage

Low-cost carrier Flyadeal will have CFM56-5B engines for its A320 fleet overhauled by Caerdav under a TrueChoice support agreement with GE Aviation.

Airlines

November 15, 2021

Honeywell Authorizes SAEI for APUs

Boeing 737NG and Airbus A320 family operators in Middle East will now be able to repair their APUs locally at SAEI.

Maintenance and Modifications

November 15, 2021

Boeing Reports Progress on 737 Max 7, 777-9

Boeing’s changes to its development organization are benefitting many programs in progress.

Aircraft

November 15, 2021

ATR Lands Orders from Binter and Tarom

Two existing ATR customers in Europe have opted for the ATR 72-600 to continue their respective fleet modernization efforts.

Aircraft

November 15, 2021

GE’s 777X Engine Completes Dust Debris Tests

The world’s most powerful engine has completed a series of 1,600 cycles while being subjected to a stream of dust particles.

Engines

November 15, 2021

Boeing Bags Order for Eleven 737-800 Freighters

Boeing will open three new freighter conversion lines to meet soaring global demand for standard-body cargo haulers.

Aircraft

November 15, 2021

Sheikh Ahmed Continues Building Emirates

The charismatic Sheikh is no nearer to retirement at the age of 62, having led Emirates for 36 years.

Airlines

November 15, 2021

Lufthansa Technik Prioritizes Middle East LCC Business

Opportunities with flag carriers exist, but have become more limited due to growing in-house capabilities.

Airlines

November 15, 2021

Uganda Airlines Makes Dubai Debut

Reformed East African airline Uganda Airlines has resumed long-haul international routes after a 20-year hiatus, with Dubai its first destination.

Aircraft

November 14, 2021