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Bristow Group, a global provider of vertical flight solutions, will add up to five Airbus H160 helicopters to its fleet for offshore energy operations in Africa. This is the first – and currently the only – announcement from Airbus at the Dubai Airshow 2025. As the first day approaches its midpoint, Boeing and Embraer have confirmed several orders, giving the European manufacturer a relatively quiet start. Find all the latest aircraft orders and other Dubai-related news here. In a statement, Airbus confirmed that the five H160 helicopters joining Bristow’s fleet are leased from Milestone Aviation Group, the first lessor to introduce this aircraft type into Bristow’s fleet. …
WARSAW, Poland — A blast that destroyed a train track in a village south of the country’s capital Warsaw was an act of sabotage, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Nov. 17, one day after the resulting damage was detected on the rail link used to connect Poland with Ukraine.“Unfortunately, the worst suspicions were confirmed. An act of sabotage occurred on the Warsaw-Lublin line (in the village of Mika). An explosive device detonated and destroyed the railway track,” Tusk said in a post on social media platform X. The prime minister called the act “an unprecedented act of sabotage”…
Between November 12 and 15, London Gatwick added Jet2, Condor, and Qanot Sharq to its portfolio. A few days before, the Isles of Scilly Skybus confirmed Gatwick service. It’ll replace the now-defunct Eastern Airways on the Public Service Obligation service from Newquay. It was temporarily to fly an ATR 72 from Blue Islands, but that carrier also no longer exists. It is unclear whether it’ll initially use aircraft from Aurigny or Loganair, but we’ll find out soon: its first flight is down for November 23. By far the biggest development is the arrival of Jet2. Gatwick is its 14th base…
By Scott Hamilton Nov. 17, 2025, © Leeham News: Despite Boeing saying it was going to concentrate on outlining a path for certification of the 777X at the Dubai Air Show, the company dominated the opening day with new orders. Embraer also announced a few orders at the show. Airbus was a no-show for commercial deals on opening day. Emirates Airline announced an order for 65 777-9s, with a list price value of $38bn. It has rights to change the order to the 777-8 or the stretch 777-10, should Boeing decide to proceed with this model. Emirates president Tim Clark…
Boeing has reached an agreement with Air Senegal to purchase nine 737 MAX jets, in what is the largest aeronautical contract in Senegal’s history. At a press event at the Dubai Airshow on November 17, 2025, Boeing and Air Senegal confirmed the two parties had signed a letter of intent (LOI) as a preliminary understanding. Included in the agreement was the option for six further Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Air Senegal said the agreement is not just about buying aircraft but expanding the aviation ecosystem in Senegal. “This strategic decision is fully aligned with our ambition to modernize our fleet,…
PARIS (AP) — Ukraine signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France, the Ukrainian Embassy and the French president’s office said.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron signed the document on Monday stating that Ukraine is considering the possibility of buying French defense equipment, including Rafale jet fighters, Macron’s office said. It did not provide further details.Zelenskyy was on his ninth visit to Paris since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. His talks are meant to strengthen Ukraine’s defenses as the country enters another winter under Russian bombardment of its energy infrastructure…
Boeing’s strong start to the Dubai Airshow 2025 has continued with an order for another 11 737 MAX 8s by Ethiopian Airlines. The news comes hot on the heels of Emirates purchasing another 65 777-9s, with Boeing having also confirmed a feasibility study for a potential larger 777-10 model. The carrier is the youngest airline in Africa and has the continent’s largest fleet, and this commitment will see it bolster its position on these fronts. Ethiopian Airlines already has almost 30 examples of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 on order, with these set to be delivered between now and the…
The 2025 edition of the Dubai Airshow opened with a mix of major commercial orders, connectivity upgrades, and a notable aircraft change within the UAE’s aerobatic community. To help readers navigate the most important developments, AeroTime has gathered the essential stories we published from the show so far. This roundup links to each full article and provides context on why the announcement matters for the region and the wider industry. November 17, 2025, 13:41 (UTC +3) Air Côte d’Ivoire orders Embraer E175s as part of regional expansion Air Côte d’Ivoire signed a firm order for four E175 jets from Embraer,…
On Monday November 17th at the Dubai Airshow, Emirates announced that it was making an additional order for 65 more Boeing 777-9 aircraft. The carrier also stated that it was looking into the possibility of a 777-10! source
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced that its newly certified G800, the world’s longest-range business jet, has set its eighth city-pair speed record while heading to the Dubai Airshow 2025. The eighth city-pair speed record for the G800 was achieved on a flight from Phuket, Thailand, to Dubai, UAE, taking five hours and 38 minutes, the manufacturer said in a statement on November 17, 2025, the first day of the Dubai Airshow. This record adds to seven others, including a flight from Miami to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 12 hours and 33 minutes, and from Florence, Italy, to Savannah in nine hours and 33 minutes. With this latest achievement, Gulfstream said that…