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Dubai Airshow: Gulf airlines place large orders, but what do they want in return?
Major Middle East companies influence future jet development and secure their supply chains
Riyadh Air expects flights for general public to start in first quarter of 2026
Saudi start-up is working on seven new destinations after London Heathrow and Dubai, says chief executive
Flydubai to launch premium economy as it sheds low-cost origins
CEO expects 787 deliveries by the end of 2027, serving new routes and boosting flight frequencies
Emirates announces $3.4bn order for eight more Airbus A350-900 wide-body aircraft
This takes airline’s total A350-900 fleet commitment to 73 planes, with 13 already delivered
Electric air taxis set to replace seaplanes at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea resorts
US companies Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation sign agreements at Dubai Airshow
Flydubai signs $13 billion initial agreement for 75 Boeing 737 Max planes
Agreement comes with option for 75 more aircraft, day after airline placed first Airbus order
Dubai overtook Atlanta as world's busiest airport after US shutdown
The US hub historically ranks as the world's busiest by domestic and international passenger traffic
Emirates airline to invest $12 billion in DWC airport, Sheikh Ahmed says
Carrier at new terminal to spend money on facilities from catering to hangars
Boeing best placed to make bigger jets, Emirates' Sheikh Ahmed says
Dubai-based airline's boss says China's Comac wide-body jet is 'too small' for its operations
ExclusiveStrata in talks to make global jet-engine parts for first time
CEO says Al Ain-based company is close to signing a deal in Q1 2026
Flydubai orders 150 Airbus A321 Neo aircraft in pivot from Boeing-only fleet
Airline switches to European plane maker for first time
Etihad Airways orders 32 Airbus planes to grow capacity
Deal entails 15 A330 Neo planes, seven A350-1000 jets and 10 A350 freighters
Flyadeal to expand bases in Saudi Arabia and grow in South Asian markets
Madinah is its fourth base starting on January 1, with plans for a fifth base depending on aircraft deliveries, CEO says
Emirates places $38bn order for 65 Boeing 777X planes
Airline expects to receive delivery of its first 777-9s from the second quarter of 2027
Emirates to add Starlink for free superfast Wi-Fi on all carriers
Airline to complete rollout on all of its 232 Boeing and Airbus widebody aircraft by mid-2027
