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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…

PARIS — Finland’s ICEYE has a “very big role to play” in giving Europe sovereign access to satellite intelligence, without having to rely on the United States, the company’s Vice President for Missions Joost Elstak said.European interest in ICEYE rose after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. But it was the U.S. halting intelligence sharing with Ukraine in March 2025 that really underscored the need for sovereign access to space-based intel, Elstak told Defense News.“The key thing it proved is that you need independent capabilities, and you need a strong alliance,” he said. “You can’t rely on just one node, whoever…

Another Airbus A380 has been scrapped. This time, A6-APA, formerly of Etihad Airways, faces the chop. However, the aircraft’s legacy will live on as the jet will be upcycled into collectibles for aviation fans. While some airlines love the Airbus A380, its huge size gives it a niche use case. Most A380s were grounded at the height of the pandemic, and while many did come back, some stayed grounded forever. Your Chance To Own (Part Of) Etihad’s 1st Airbus A380 Credit: Aviationtag German aircraft upcycler Aviationtag has revealed that Etihad’s 1st is the latest aircraft to receive the upcycling treatment. The…

France and Ukraine have signed what both leaders called a historic defense agreement covering the procurement of 100 Dassault Rafale fighter jets, along with new air defense systems and drone capabilities. The signing took place on November 17, 2025, at Villacoublay Air Base, where French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the tarmac. Zelensky described the accord as historic and said it will significantly strengthen Ukraine’s combat aviation and air defense network as it continues to face sustained Russian missile and drone attacks. Shortly after the ceremony, the Ukrainian president told TF1-LCI that Kyiv had placed an…

Emirates has just placed another massive aircraft order, though what does that really even mean at this point? It’s a big day for Emirates, as the airline has also announced plans to introduce Starlink Wi-Fi. Emirates ups Boeing 777X order by 65, to 270 jetsEmirates has today announced that it has increased its Boeing 777-9 order by 65 aircraft, meaning the airline now has 270 of these planes on order. The planes are expected to be delivered to Emirates through 2038, and at list prices (which airlines never pay), this incremental order is worth $38 billion.As a reminder, the 777X…

Boeing has made waves on the first day of the 2025 Dubai Airshow by announcing a feasibility study for a proposed 777-10 model. The news comes as Emirates announces an order for another 65 examples of the Boeing 777-9 from the 777X series. These aircraft will be powered by 130 General Electric GE9X engines. Emirates’ latest purchase takes its backlog of outstanding orders with the US planemaker to 315 aircraft, with the two parties having now enjoyed 40 years of partnership. The Dubai-based UAE flag carrier is also the world’s largest GE9X customer, with these engines being the exclusive powerplant…

Joby Aviation, in partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai, has successfully completed the first ever crewed electric aerial taxi flight between two different locations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).  The inaugural electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aerial taxi flight departed Dubai Jetman Helipad in Margham on November 16, 2025, and traveled for 17 minutes to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). The landmark event took place just one day before the Dubai Airshow 2025 officially began.  This makes Joby the first company in the world to complete a crewed eVTOL aircraft flight between two distinct points within the UAE, according to a statement published by the UAE government.  Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Joby Aviation successfully conduct…

Japan Airlines (JAL) is looking to modernize its regional aircraft fleet and is considering adding up to 70 new planes, according to sources cited by The Japan Times. The move comes as the carrier plans to renew its domestic fleet that serves regions outside major metropolitan areas. According to the report, JAL is looking to add 40 single-aisle jets and 30 turboprops. The exact models have not been disclosed, but the carrier is believed to be choosing between the Airbus A220 and Embraer E2 jets, with both models competing in the 100–150 seat market. Decision Expected By Fiscal Year-End Credit: Shutterstock…

On the first day of Dubai Airshow 2025, Emirates unveiled plans to install Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire fleet, including all Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s.   The Dubai-based airline confirmed on November 17, 2025, that a Boeing 777-300ER, registered A6-EP, currently on display at the Dubai Airshow has already been fitted with the technology for visitors to try out.   Starlink Wi-Fi access will be complimentary for all passengers with Emirates expecting the service to be fleet wide by mid-2027.  The airline will fit-out approximately 14 aircraft per month with Starlink, with installation on the Airbus A380 fleet commencing in February…

 Nov. 17, 2025, © Leeham News: Sales of Embraer’s E195-E2 have taken off this year after a long period of stagnation.It also appears that its slow-selling military KC-390 tanker-transport is gaining traction as well.Embraer’s order book for the C-390 is approaching 50, with several NATO countries recently ordering the aircraft. the C-390. Non-NATO orders are also customers. Embraer is pitching several countries for large orders, according to a May analyst report from JP Morgan. Embraer is also pitching the US Air Force for between 20-30 C-390s, LNA is told. If the Pentagon places an order, Embraer pledges to build a…