Day three of Dubai Airshow 2025 delivered a steady mix of commercial and cargo aircraft orders, new airline customers for both Airbus and Boeing, and one notable defence-industry localisation announcement.
The day’s activity highlighted continued demand for narrowbody growth in the region, fresh commitments from established Gulf carriers, and renewed momentum in the freighter market. Below is a summary of all the Day 3 announcements published by AeroTime.
Looking for the Day 2 highlights? You can find the full list of announcements here.
November 19, 2025, 14:20 (UTC +3)
Tawazun signs deal with MBDA and Flyr for defence localisation in UAE
Tawazun Economic Council (UAE) and MBDA, together with Flyr, signed a localisation and supply-chain agreement at Dubai Airshow 2025 to bolster domestic defence manufacturing and integration.
November 19, 2025, 14:04 (UTC +3)
Emirates and Air Canada expand strategic partnership
Emirates and Air Canada have agreed to extend and expand their strategic partnership through 2032, increasing codeshare routes, enhancing loyalty-benefits and strengthening cargo cooperation between Canada, the UAE and beyond.
November 19, 2025, 13:03 (UTC +3)
Emirates orders eight more Airbus A350-900s
Emirates has ordered eight additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft at Dubai Airshow 2025, bringing its A350 fleet to 73 units.
November 19, 2025, 12:58 (UTC +3)
Buraq Air becomes new Airbus A320neo family customer
Buraq Air has selected the Airbus A320neo family as its first jet-type, becoming a new customer for Airbus at Dubai Airshow 2025. The decision signals a major step up for the Libyan carrier’s regional fleet ambitions.
November 19, 2025, 12:20 (UTC +3)
Uzbekistan Airways signs lease deals to acquire six A321neos
Uzbekistan Airways signed agreements with two Chinese lessors at Dubai Airshow to acquire a total of six new Airbus A321neo aircraft.
November 19, 2025, 12:52 (UTC +3)
Riyadh Air orders 120 CFM LEAP-1A engines to power 60 Airbus A321neos
Riyadh Air has placed a firm order for 120 CFM LEAP-1A engines to power the 60 Airbus A321neo jets it ordered last year, including spare engines, as announced at Dubai Airshow 2025.
November 19, 2025, 12:20 (UTC +3)
Uzbekistan Airways signs lease deals to acquire six A321neos
Uzbekistan Airways signed agreements with two Chinese lessors at Dubai Airshow to acquire a total of six new Airbus A321neo aircraft.
November 19, 2025, 11:21 (UTC +3)
flydubai signs MoU for 75 Boeing 737 MAX
flydubai has entered a memorandum of understanding for 75 additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft at Dubai Airshow 2025, extending the airline’s narrowbody growth strategy and fleet renewal plan.
November 19, 2025, 10:44 (UTC +3)
Silk Way West Airlines orders Airbus A350Fs
Silk Way West Airlines confirmed a firm order for multiple Airbus A350-900 freighters at Dubai Airshow 2025, bolstering its widebody cargo fleet as demand for excess-capacity routes grows.
