Nov. 18, 2025, © Leeham News News: Airbus notched orders on Day 2 of the Dubai Air Show. Boeing announced a small deals today.
The European OEM gained a new customer, flipping from Boeing, with a major deal from flydubai. Flydubai signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for 150 A321neos.
Etihad Airways ordered six A330-900s, becoming a new A330neo customer. The carrier also ordered seven more A350-1000s, bringing its total for the type to 27, and three A350Fs, for a total of 10 aircraft.
Etihad also announced the commitment to lease nine A330-900s from Avolon.
Air Europa signed an MOU with Airbus for up to 40 A350-900s. It becomes a new A350 customer. The airline’s long haul fleet is currently Boeing 787s.
Ethiopian Airlines ordered six more A350-900s.
Boeing
Gulf Air announced today that it finalized a previously announced firm order for 15 787s with options for three more. This brings its total 787 orders to 17.
De Havilland
De Havilland Canada and IndiaOne Air, a regional airline, signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire up to 10 Twin Otter Series 300-G aircraft.
More Dubai Air Show coverage
LNA’s partner AIN is on site at the Dubai Air Show. Full coverage may be found here. Links to AIN’s air show dailies may be found on that page.
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