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LONDON (AP) — Britain warned Russia on Wednesday that it was ready to deal with any incursions into its territory after the spy ship Yantar was detected on the edge of U.K. waters north of Scotland.Defense Secretary John Healey said the Russian vessel had directed lasers at pilots of surveillance aircraft monitoring its activities.“My message to Russia and to Putin is this: We see you. We know what you’re doing,’’ Healey said during a briefing in London. “And if the Yantar travels south this week, we are ready.”British officials said the Yantar is part of the Russian navy, designed to…

Nov. 19, 2025, © Leeham News: Yesterday flydubai ordered the 150 Airbus A320neo family at the Dubai Air Show. Today, it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for 75 Boeing 737 MAXes and options for 75 more. Flydubai may switch its orders between the 737-8, -9 or -10. The airline already operates the 737 NG and 737 MAX. Emirates Airline placed an order for eight more Airbus A350-900s, bringing its total order to 73. The list price is $3.4bn for the new deal, or an average of $422m per aircraft. Buraq Air of Libya signed an MOU for 10 A320neo…

The Dubai Airshow 2025 is turning out to be a busy one for local carrier flydubai. Indeed, having put its name down for at least 150 Airbus A321neos and revealed that it will be featuring a premium economy cabin on its incoming Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet, the airline has continued to make waves by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Boeing for another 75 737 MAX jets. The deal also features options for 75 more. This announcement paves the way for considerable future growth on the world stage, not just for flydubai as an airline itself but, indeed, for…

European missile manufacturer MBDA and the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement have launched a set of industrial projects to localize defense technologies and expand the United Arab Emirates’ domestic missile ecosystem. The announcement was made during the Dubai Airshow 2025.  MBDA to establish fully owned UAE subsidiary  Signed by Matar Ali Al Romaithi, Director General of Tawazun’s Industrial Development Directorate, and MBDA CEO Eric Béranger, the initiatives form part of MBDA’s commitments under the Tawazun Economic Programme, which supports technology transfer and national industrial capability-building.  A key element of the package is the creation of MBDA UAE, a wholly owned…

WARSAW, Poland — In the aftermath of a blast that destroyed a train track in a village south of the country’s capital Warsaw, Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski told lawmakers the act of sabotage was likely performed on the orders of Russia’s military intelligence.“In the past days, there were activities of foreign services that could have caused a train catastrophe and the deaths of many people. A foreign country sent well-prepared saboteurs,” Sikorski said during a session of the Polish parliament’s lower chamber on Nov. 19.Since the incident, which was detected on Nov. 17, Polish authorities…

DUBAI — Silk Way West Airlines has firmed up options for two additional A350Fs, bringing Airbus’ backlog for its upcoming large-widebody freighter to eighty-two units on firm order. Silk Way West now has four A350Fs on order and expects to receive them between 2028 and 2032, the Azerbaijan-based carrier told Cargo Facts at the Dubai […] source

Etihad Airways has placed an order for 15 Airbus A330neos and will also increase its commitments for the A350-1000 and A350F. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier made the announcement on Day Two of the Dubai Airshow 2025 as part of an agreement with leasing firm Avolon. source

Buraq Air has become the latest A320neo family customer after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 10 jets at the Dubai Airshow.   The agreement was signed on November 19, 2025, by Fouzi Almiqalh, General Assembly President of Buraq Air and Benoit de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business.  According to ch-aviation, the Libyan carrier’s current fleet includes three A320-200s previously operated by Cebu Pacific Air and owned by AFG Aviation Ireland.  “This agreement represents a significant step forward for Buraq Air as we continue to modernise our fleet and serve more destinations. The A320neo’s…

Dozens of Emirates Airbus A380s will be getting new business class seats. However, in typical Emirates fashion, you’ll want to manage your expectations. New Emirates A380 business class coming to 60 jets In recent years, Emirates has been engaged in an aggressive cabin retrofit program. I’d say the two most significant changes are that the airline is rolling out premium economy throughout its fleet, and also that the airline is finally updating its outdated Boeing 777 business class. However, we’ve also seen A380s get retrofitted, and that largely involves incremental improvements to the experience, in terms of updating finishes and…

Premium economy is quickly becoming a firm favorite for passengers across the US and beyond who want more comfort without paying business-class prices. With wider seats, extra legroom, and a quieter cabin, it offers a clear upgrade from standard economy, and many airlines now also include enhanced meals, priority services, and better entertainment in their premium economy products, making long-haul flights noticeably more comfortable. Delta Air Lines is no exception, with the carrier offering its own version of premium economy, known as Delta Premium Select. In this article, we will take a closer look at Delta Premium Select, what it…