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Franco-Italian turboprop manufacturer ATR has announced that Ethiopian Airlines will lease two brand new ATR 72-600 aircraft to Congo’s national carrier Air Congo, in which Ethiopian holds a 49% stake.  ATR said that the agreement, made during Dubai Airshow 2025, represents a “significant milestone in ATR’s expansion in Africa”.   The manufacturer said that Ethiopian Airlines “relies on the most advanced, fuel-efficient and cost-effective regional aircraft to connect regions across Congo.”  The leasing agreement follows a strategic partnership announced at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2024, where ATR and Ethiopian Airlines agreed to collaborate on developing ATR maintenance capabilities in Ethiopia.  This initiative will establish Ethiopian Airlines as a regional…

It appears that United Airlines will cease flying from Washington Dulles to Dakar and from Newark to Stockholm Arlanda. All flights to the Senegalese capital have been removed after early March, while no flight to Sweden is now bookable in 2026. Ishrion Aviation first noticed these developments, which are perhaps unsurprising given market changes. The Star Alliance member has been contacted for comment. All carriers have route churn, and United is no exception. Of course, the airline is currently known for introducing service to new and unusual places. For example, United will take off to Bari, Santiago de Compostela, and…

PARIS — Diehl Defence and Lockheed Martin will explore integration of the German company’s IRIS-T missiles into the American company’s Mk41 VLS, the most widely used vertical launch system in Western navies.The two firms will also look at the possibility of integrating IRIS-T in the Aegis Weapon System, Diehl said in a Nov. 18 statement. The integrated naval-weapons system is used by countries including the United States, Spain and Norway.European operators of the Mk41 VLS such as Germany, the Netherlands and Norway currently rely on U.S. missiles such as the SM-2 and Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile for naval air defense.…

Riyadh Air has confirmed an order for 120 CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power 60 Airbus A321neo family aircraft that were ordered in 2024.  The order, which also includes spare engines, was signed on November 18, 2025, the second day of the Dubai Airshow, by Adam Boukadida, CFO of Riyadh Air, and Stéphane Cueille, CEO of Safran Aircraft Engines.    For its new A321neo fleet, Riyadh Air will take advantage of CFM’s fuel-efficient LEAP-1A engines, which will feature the “latest high-pressure turbine durability kit.” This kit is designed to extend the engine’s operational time in hot regions like the Middle East.  “These engines deliver exceptional fuel efficiency, lower…

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Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Business Lounge – The Garden at Doha Hamad International Airport, in Doha was always going to turn heads and look nothing short of spectacular. This lounge for premium guests covers a huge 79,500 square feet and is described by the airline as a sanctuary with stylish decor. The modern design is flooded with natural light and looks down upon the tropical gardens and water features of The Orchard. Some would say that this area in the northern expansion of the airport could be inspired by The Jewel at Singapore Changi Airport. The Orchard is a lush…

A U.S. Army exercise with NATO allies saw soldiers take out attacking drones by launching small interceptor drones from the back of a pickup truck. Soldiers of the U.S. Army’s 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment conducted the exercise with Polish and Romanian allies at Nowa Dęba Training Area in Poland following a joint two-week course which saw them learn to launch the small UAS interceptors with classroom instruction, simulations and drills. The interceptor drones form the kinetic strike element of a mobile system that relies on electro-optical sensors and radar to hone in on incoming enemy drones. All…

Emirates and Air Canada have revealed plans to grow and prolong their strategic partnership, which has opened up global access to more than 225 destinations around the world.  The announcement follows an order of eight more Airbus A350-900 aircraft placed by the airline on the third day of the Dubai Airshow 2025.  In a statement, Emirates said that the updated agreement will enhance services for both customers and cargo shippers, and create opportunities for new destinations across Canada, the Americas, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent.  Additionally, the extended agreement will enhance the customer experience with improved priority benefits and closer collaboration between the airlines, including a planned relocation of operations to…

Yesterday, all-Boeing 737 operator FlyDubai placed an order for up to 150 Airbus A321neos. Today, the airline has announced an order for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAXs. Am I the only one who is starting to wonder if this isn’t all a bit much, or what exactly the play is? FlyDubai plans to massively expand Boeing 737 MAX fleet FlyDubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for its fourth-ever Boeing 737 MAX purchase. Specifically, the airline intends to place a firm order for 75 frames, with options for an additional 75 frames. The company emphasizes that it has…

As the sun sets on what has been an action-filled Wednesday at the Dubai Airshow 2025, it’s time to take a look back at some of the day’s top stories. UAE-based carriers dominated proceedings on Wednesday, with both Emirates and flydubai placing major orders that look set to boost the country’s connectivity. On this front, flydubai also made multiple announcements pertaining to the finer details of the onboard experience on its incoming widebody twinjet fleet of 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. Elsewhere, Airbus picked up where it left off yesterday orders-wise by putting pen to paper on multiple smaller deals. Emirates…