Go back to basics, Al Baker tells AirbusQatar Airways slammed the brakes on an expected $6.5 billion deal with Airbus at the last minute on Tuesday, throwing the Dubai Air Show into disarray as the airline's head signed a deal with Boeing and told its European rival to go back to basics More… |
Emirates selects Rockwell Collins avionicsEmirates Airlines has selected a comprehensive package of Rockwell Collins avionics for 32 new Airbus A380 and 30 new Boeing 777 aircraft. The aircraft deliveries are in progress and will continue through 2015, a statement said. The agreem More… |
Airbus could sell 1,500 jets this yearA senior Airbus executive predicted continued strong demand for the revamped A320neo jet as carriers scramble to save fuel and raised the prospect of quick new sales at the Dubai Air Show. Demand for the jet could push Airbus even higher t More… |
Oman Air to buy six Boeing DreamlinersOman Air, the sultanate flagship carrier, today announced an order for six Boeing 787-8s at the Dubai Airshow, increasing the customer base for the Dreamliners in the Middle East. The airline completed an arrangement with Boeing and More… |
$15bn Emirates order to kickstart Dubai showA Boeing airplane order worth up to $15 billion from host airline Emirates looked set to fire up the Dubai Air Show on Sunday as Gulf airlines expand in the face of growing fears over the world economy. Reute More… |
UAE show interest in EurofighterThe European arms consortium Eurofighter has been invited to brief officials from the UAE on the Typhoon combat jet, manufacturers said, in a surprise overture likely to disappoint France as it tries to finalise a sale of the Rafale. A sp More… |
Gulf airlines may spend $20bn at Dubai showGulf airlines and lessors could splash out more than $20 billion on Airbus and Boeing jets at next week's Dubai air show, underscoring the region's role as the industry's chief paymaster amid Europe's worsening sovereign debt crisi More… |
Mebaa discusses key aviation issuesThe Middle East Business Aviation Association (Mebaa) organised a high-level roundtable at the InterContinental Hotel in Dubai Festival City today (November 10) to discuss critical operational challenges facing the region’s business aviation commu More… |
Raytheon to unveil key products at Dubai showRaytheon Company, a technology and innovation leader specializing in defence and homeland security, is set to showcase its wide range of advanced technologies for international customers at the upcoming Dubai Air Show. The major products t More… |
Qatar Airways gears up for Dubai showQatar Airways will make a major announcement at the Dubai Airshow next week, Qatar's state news agency said on Tuesday, citing a spokesman for the company. 'Qatar Airways will have a formidable presence at the Dubai Airshow,' a More… |








