Aircraft

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Finnair selects Embraer E195 E2, ordering up to 46 aircraft

Wed, 25 Mar 2026

Embraer and Finnair have signed an agreement for up to 46 E195-E2 aircraft, comprising 18 firm orders, 16 options, and 12 purchase rights. The E195-E2 will replace Finnair’s older aircraft, supporting the airline’s strategy for profitable growth.

Miscellaneous

Qatar downs two Iranian aircraft, several missiles intercepted

Mon, 02 Mar 2026

Qatar's Ministry of Defense announced on Monday that its armed forces had shot down two Iranian aircraft and intercepted several missiles and drones targeting the country.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Gulf Air repositions aircraft to strengthen connectivity network for customers

Wed, 11 Mar 2026

Gulf Air has temporarily repositioned a number of its aircraft as part of its operational planning, in order to ensure continued operational efficiency and enhance its connectivity network for customers.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

EDGE inks defence co-operation $35bn deal with Korea

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

UAE-based EDGE Group has signed a Defence Industry Cooperation Framework with Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) with defence cooperation under the framework expected to amount to $35 billion.

Construction & Real Estate

Riyadh airport's third runway construction works begin

Wed, 31 Dec 2025

Riyadh's King Salman International Airport (KSIA), a PIF company, has commenced construction works on the third runway, marking a strategic step that reflects continued progress in airfield development and enhances the airport’s operational readiness to support long-term growth in air traffic demand.

Finance & Capital Market

Emirates NBD provides finance for Indigo's two new A321neo aircraft

Wed, 05 Nov 2025

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has successfully executed its aircraft finance lease facility with IndiGo, an Indian airline, providing financing to support the acquisition of two Airbus A321neo aircraft.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

IATA urges ITU to boost aircraft safety safeguards amid 5G/6G expansion

Sun, 23 Nov 2025

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and national telecommunications regulators to ensure that 5G and future 6G networks operating near aviation frequencies do not impair radio altimeters and other avionic systems.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Riyadh Air selects CFM LEAP engines for 60 new A321neo fleet

Tue, 18 Nov 2025

Riyadh Air on Tuesday announced a firm order for 120 CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power 60 Airbus A321neo family aircraft ordered last year.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Etihad expands widebody fleet with 32 new airbus aircraft

Tue, 18 Nov 2025

Etihad Airways is expanding its widebody fleet with 32 Airbus aircraft, including A350-1000s, A350F freighters, and A330-900s. This agreement, comprising direct orders and lease commitments, supports the airline's growth, with deliveries starting in 2027.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Qatar Airways sets a new standard with 100 Starlink aircraft

Mon, 17 Nov 2025

Qatar Airways has achieved a milestone in its Starlink rollout programme and equipped over 100 widebody aircraft with the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky.