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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…
The U.S. government said this week it has approved Ukraine’s potential purchase of equipment to upgrade its Patriot air defense launchers to the latest configuration.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced State Department approval of the possible foreign military sale, which could be worth up to $105 million, in a Tuesday statement and said it has notified Congress. The main contractors on the deal would be RTX Corp. of Arlington, Virginia, and Lockheed Martin of Bethesda, Maryland, which are the primary companies that build Patriot systems and missiles.The United States first shipped Patriot systems to Ukraine in April 2023, more than…
“This shutdown inflicted real damage. Beyond disrupting operations and adding risk into the aviation system… it hindered essential career growth opportunities and stalled essential mediation processes. Every day the government remained closed was another day our members could not advance their livelihoods and professional futures.” Source: ALPA President Captain Jason Ambrosi, discussing the federal government’s reopening after a 43-day shutdown was cause for widespread celebration throughout the industry, which was on the brink of collapse as thousands of flights were chopped each day it dragged on. For unions, the excitement was quickly replaced with the urge to protect aviation when…
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