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Engines

Avolon Orders 100 CFM Leap Engines for A320neo Fleet

Leasing group is adding 50 of the narrowbodies to its portfolio
CFM Avolon
Airlines

Embraer Lands Helvetic, Air Côte d’Ivoire Orders at Dubai Airshow

New and returning customers for the E-Jet family sign Embraer’s first show orders
Embraer E175
Maintenance and Modifications

AMAC Boosts MRO Capabilities To Meet Rising Demand

Investments at its Basel HQ and beyond have expanded the group’s bandwidth
AMAC Aerospace
Aircraft

Emirates Commits to More Boeing 777Xs

Boeing also sold seven more 737 Max narrowbodies to Ethiopian Airlines
Boeing 777X
Engines

Pratt & Whitney Advances GTF Engine Improvements

Ramp-up of geared engines is twice the size of any other P&W program
Please &W GTF engine
Aircraft

Record-setting G800 Anchors Gulfstream Dubai Display

The jet arrived from Phuket, Thailand, after a 5-hour 38-minute flight
Gulfstream G800 at Dubai Airshow 2025
Security

Fokker Introduces GPS Jamming and Spoofing Protection

New system integrates with multiple civil aircraft flight decks
Opsgroup spoofing example
FBOs

Jet Aviation Marks 20 Years of Bizav Service in Dubai

Gulfstream-sister company has FBOs in Dubai and Saudi Arabia
Jet Aviation
Rotorcraft

Honda To Fly First Full-scale eVTOL Prototype in Early 2026

Build of remotely piloted aircraft to be completed by the end of the year
Honda eVTOL at Dubai Airshow 2025
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Elie Saab Designing Cabin for Bombardier Global 8000

Luxury features will be unveiled in an interior design next year
Aircraft

Russia’s Sukhoi Su-57E ‘Felon’ Makes Dubai Debut

Russia’s latest fighter spearheads the nation’s participation at the Dubai Airshow
Sukhoi Su-57E
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Emirates Set To Offer Starlink on 777 and A380 Airliners

First 777-300ER flight with Starlink high-speed connectivity departs November 23
Emirates A380
Aircraft

Textron's SkyCourier Misses Its Dubai Airshow Debut

Overflight approvals fall through after the aircraft’s Africa tour
Cessna SkyCourier
Aircraft

Jekta Eyes Middle East as Market for Amphibious Aircraft

Luxury tourism sector represents first use case for upcoming PHA-ZE 100
Jekta and Tahseen deal at Dubai Airshow 2025
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