Author: FlyMarshall Newsroom
As the second day of the Dubai Airshow 2025 begins to wind down, it’s time to take a look back at Tuesday’s top stories. While the first day of the event was dominated by Boeing, it was Airbus, the US planemaker’s European rival, that took center stage today, securing multiple orders from Middle Eastern giants. Elsewhere, Ethiopian Airlines followed up its strong start to the show with news of both an aircraft order and a lease deal, while Boeing has continued to tie up various bits and bobs on the sidelines. Without further ado, let’s see who the main movers…
The UK government has initiated a $3.5 billion investment in Dubai’s new flagship airport, that once completed will be five times larger than the current Dubai International Airport (DXB). On November 18, 2025, at the Dubai Airshow, UK Minister for Trade, Sir Chris Bryant presented an ‘Expression of Interest’ letter for a multi-billion-dollar investment in Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). The UK Export Finance (UKEF) is looking to secure an investment that ensure British companies can be involved in the $35 billion expansion of the airport, also known as Dubai World Central (DWC). “This expression of interest for up to…
Lufthansa is reportedly planning to keep its Airbus A380s active into the next decade. While the German flag carrier and Star Alliance founding member has big plans for its future long-haul widebody fleet, it has recently had to come to terms with delivery delays. As such, its older jets are still in the sky. source
WestJet has added six routes to Europe, all of which will be on the Boeing 737 MAX 8. It will fly from Toronto to Cardiff, Glasgow, and Ponta Delgada, and from Halifax to Copenhagen, Lisbon, and Madrid. All but Glasgow are brand-new cities in the Canadian carrier’s network. The likelihood of these cities being served was first mentioned on November 17. All the routes will begin in May or June. Six or so months ahead of the first time is a good amount of time to drive awareness and sales. However, some airlines have only a handful of weeks between…
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…
Ethiopian Airlines has continued its strong form at the Dubai Airshow 2025 by placing a form order for another six Airbus A350s. These aircraft will all be examples of the A350-900 model, and their presence will reinforce the carrier’s status as Africa’s top A350 operator. Following an order for 11 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets yesterday, Ethiopian Airlines has now secured deals with both major aircraft manufacturers at this year’s Dubai Airshow. The carrier is the largest in Africa, and has the continent’s fleet, and the addition of another six examples of the Airbus A350-900 certainly won’t do it any…
DUBAI — Bridges Air Cargo will soon begin commercial flights as the world’s first operator of Embraer’s E190F conversion. Bridges is waiting to complete the certification for the bespoke container it developed for the new freighter type, and the initial E190F route may be dependent on that, the company told Cargo Facts at the Dubai Airshow […] source
The pilot of a Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor stealth fighter successfully maneuvered an MQ-20 Avenger unmanned jet during a demonstration of human-machine flight cooperation in an Oct. 21 flight test, according to drone maker General Atomics.The MQ-20, designed for stealth, can transport smaller drones in addition to weapons using its internal storage, and it has unique engine features that make it hard detect with radar or infrared sensors. Its capabilities allow it to penetrate enemy air defense systems and drop 3,000 pounds of precision munitions, according to the manufacturer.“General Atomics is in a pretty unique situation here, given that we…
A couple of weeks ago, there started to be rumors that Hilton Honors was planning some major changes to its elite status program, thanks to some leaked documents. Well, all of the details have now been announced, and there are some major updates. They’re a mixed bag, and while some people will be really happy, others won’t be. Hilton Honors elite status changes coming in 2026Hilton Honors is overhauling its elite status program as of 2026 (so this applies for 2026 activity, which would count toward status earned for 2027). These changes revolve largely around elite status requirements, plus there’s…
The principal question posed by many critics of the F-15EX Eagle II program to the United States Air Force is relatively straightforward. They argue that the aircraft is a step back in terms of stealth, and that the aircraft should be deprioritized over some more advanced systems, specifically stealth-capable fighter aircraft like the F-35 Lightning II and the F-22 Raptor. However, we see the F-15EX Eagle II today as a capable aircraft that solves urgent and practical gaps in the Air Force’s inventory while next-generation programs continue to mature. The jet itself offers incredible capabilities, many of which will make…