https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/dubai air show/ Dubai Air Show News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:58:47+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-caps-off-dubai-airshow-with-strategic-investments-to-power-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-caps-off-dubai-airshow-with-strategic-investments-to-power-growth/ Emirates capped off a successful Dubai Airshow week, announcing major commitments to expand its fleet, unveiling plans for the latest cabin products and technologies, and forging strategic partnerships to bolster the UAE’s capabilities as an emerging aerospace hub, demonstrating confidence in long-term growth. The airline’s largest-ever display of Airbus A380, A350 and Boeing 777 aircraft attracted over 82,000 visitors throughout the week, with over 15,000 experiencing Emirates’ Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi aboard the Emirates Boeing 777. The airline announced a series of strategic initiatives that support its ambitious plans and Dubai’s D33 goals: Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:47:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/transfuture-aviation-unveils-vision-for-the-future-of-urban-air-mobility-at/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/transfuture-aviation-unveils-vision-for-the-future-of-urban-air-mobility-at/ Amid the pavilions of the Dubai Airshow, TransFuture Aviation CEO Bai Zhiliang, China’s eVTOL pioneer, presented a bold vision for the next era of flight. With the unveiling of its Honghu fully tilt-rotor eVTOL and a comprehensive roadmap for global urban air mobility, the company positioned itself at the forefront of the emerging low-altitude economy. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:04:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riyadh-air-accelerates-pathway-to-perfect-with-landmark-technical-training/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riyadh-air-accelerates-pathway-to-perfect-with-landmark-technical-training/ At Dubai Airshow 2025, Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, today announced a comprehensive suite of technical, training, and travel partnership agreements designed to rapidly scale its operations and enhance the passenger experience. These pivotal collaborations encompass a major expansion of its A321neo fleet support through new engine orders and state-of-the-art pilot simulators, technology and comprehensive maintenance & digital operations for its Boeing 787 Dreamliners. An array of strategic travel MoUs signed with key agencies align to cement Riyadh Air’s position as a digital-native, future-focused airline, contributing to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:48:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flydubai-signs-mou-for-75-boeing-737-max-airplanes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flydubai-signs-mou-for-75-boeing-737-max-airplanes/ Boeing and flydubai announced today the airline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for its fourth 737 MAX purchase. The agreement for 75 orders and 75 options will enable flydubai to modernize its fleet and further expand its growing network. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:45:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-increases-boeing-787-dreamliner-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-increases-boeing-787-dreamliner-order/ Boeing and Gulf Air announced today the airline has finalized a firm order for 15 787 Dreamliners with options for three more as the Bahrain-based carrier looks to further develop its international network. The order adds three Boeing 787s to the airline’s commitment this July(opens in a new tab) and brings Gulf Air’s order book to 17 of the versatile widebody jets. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Dubai Airshow by Martin Gauss, chief executive officer of Gulf Air, and Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:43:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-enhances-guest-experience-with-expanded-viasat-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-enhances-guest-experience-with-expanded-viasat-partnership/ Etihad Airways will deploy Viasat’s next-generation connectivity solution, Viasat Amara, across its entire fleet as part of its ongoing commitment to deliver a world-class guest experience. The expansion, announced today by the Abu Dhabi-based airline and Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, builds on a successful multi-year collaboration. Onboard Etihad aircraft, Viasat will power high-speed connectivity that enables guests to access streaming subscriptions on personal devices, to view Live TV on the aircraft seatback IFE screens—providing a variety of news and sports channels for guests’ enjoyment—and to utilize applications for social media scrolling, browsing, shopping, and more. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:41:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-and-flydubai-rewarding-travellers-through-partnership-and-enhanced/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-and-flydubai-rewarding-travellers-through-partnership-and-enhanced/ The Emirates and flydubai partnership exemplifies industry-leading collaboration, seamlessly connecting millions of travellers across an extensive global network while rewarding Emirates Skywards members through the joint loyalty programme. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:39:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-signs-mou-with-rolls-royce-to-conduct-engine-mro-on-its-own-a380-f/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-signs-mou-with-rolls-royce-to-conduct-engine-mro-on-its-own-a380-f/ Under a Memorandum of Understanding signed between Emirates and Rolls-Royce today at the Dubai Airshow 2025, Emirates will perform Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) for the Trent 900 engines powering its own A380 fleet from 2027. Emirates has also extended the TotalCare service agreement with Rolls-Royce for its A380s into the 2040s. Emirates will build a new facility with the first induction forecast from 2027. Emirates will complete fan case repairs at the facility, and Rolls-Royce will maintain module repair capability within the global network. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:37:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flydubai-selects-ge-aerospace-digital-solutions-to-elevate-flight-safety-an/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flydubai-selects-ge-aerospace-digital-solutions-to-elevate-flight-safety-an/ flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, and GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) announced at the Dubai Airshow an agreement to deploy GE Aerospace’s SaaS advanced flight operations software solutions, Safety Insight and FlightPulse, across its entire fleet. The integration will enable flydubai to improve operations by leveraging advanced analytics to enhance flight safety and efficiency Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:35:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-and-air-canada-to-extend-strategic-partnership-with-major-multi-ye/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-and-air-canada-to-extend-strategic-partnership-with-major-multi-ye/ Emirates and Air Canada today announced a commitment to expand and extend their strategic partnership, building on the success of a three-year-old agreement between two of the world’s leading airlines. Since launching their strategic partnership in 2022, the airlines have already served more than 550,000 customers, connecting travellers across 56 codeshare routes linking Canada, the U.S., Dubai and key destinations around the globe. The carriers have signed a memorandum of understanding to extend the reciprocal codeshare and loyalty partnership until December 31, 2032. The renewed agreement will deepen their cooperation, lead to enhanced services for customers and cargo shippers, and create the potential for new gateways within Canada in the codeshare network. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:35:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-and-south-african-airways-enhance-codeshare-agreement-building-on/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-and-south-african-airways-enhance-codeshare-agreement-building-on/ Building on almost three decades of strong and successful partnership, Emirates and South African Airways are further enhancing their relationship, working towards a reciprocal codeshare agreement, ahead of the busy peak travel season.  With single ticket fare and hassle-free baggage handling, Emirates customers will be able to enjoy seamless access from Johannesburg to three domestic points in South Africa – Cape Town, Durban and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), and a further thirteen regional points in Africa including Abidjan, Accra, Botswana, Dar es Salaam, Kinshasa, Windhoek, Lagos, Lusaka, Lubumbashi, Harare, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, and Mauritius. The codeshare will enable Emirates to tap into feeder traffic from South Africa, and regionally alongside long-haul connecting passengers from the UK and US. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:33:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-expands-widebody-fleet-with-32-new-airbus-aircraft-arriving-from-202/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-expands-widebody-fleet-with-32-new-airbus-aircraft-arriving-from-202/ Etihad Airways today announced a major expansion of its widebody fleet with 32 additional Airbus aircraft, further accelerating the airline’s growth and reinforcing its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing full-service carriers. The agreement includes a mix of A350-1000s, A350F freighters, and A330-900s through both direct orders and lease commitments, with first deliveries beginning in 2027 – one of the earliest widebody availability windows in the global market. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:23:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flydubai-inks-deal-with-ge-aerospace-for-genx-1b-engines-and-services/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flydubai-inks-deal-with-ge-aerospace-for-genx-1b-engines-and-services/ flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, and GE Aerospace yesterday announced a new order for 60 GEnx-1B engines to power flydubai’s first widebody fleet of 30 Boeing 787-9. The agreement, signed at the Dubai Airshow 2025, also includes spare engines and a long-term services agreement to support the carrier’s launch of long-haul operations. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:12:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-set-to-operate-the-worlds-largest-starlink-enabled-international-w/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-set-to-operate-the-worlds-largest-starlink-enabled-international-w/ Emirates will deploy Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire in-service fleet, beginning with Boeing 777 aircraft in November 2025 and completing the rollout by mid-2027. The complimentary, ultra-fast service delivers ground-quality internet at cruising altitude, reinforcing the airline’s long-standing commitment to industry-leading inflight connectivity. Starlink connectivity will enable Emirates customers to stream content, game, make calls, work, and browse social media throughout their journey on both seatback screens and personal devices simultaneously. This seamless integration delivers connected experiences at scale across all cabin classes. Emirates plans to install Starlink on all its in-service fleet – comprising 232 aircraft in the next two years. The airline has already equipped its first aircraft with Starlink on A6-EPF, the Boeing 777-300ER currently on display at the Dubai Airshow, where visitors can experience high-speed connectivity firsthand while on the ground. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:47:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-to-display-commercial-and-training-aircraft-at-dubai-airshow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-to-display-commercial-and-training-aircraft-at-dubai-airshow/ Emirates will showcase its full family of aircraft commercial and training aircraft during the Dubai Airshow – which opens tomorrow. Sun, 12 Nov 2023 07:55:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-technology-company-eanan-leads-evolution-in-advanced-air-mobility/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-technology-company-eanan-leads-evolution-in-advanced-air-mobility/ EANAN, a UAE technology company is leading the next evolutionary step in transportation through advanced air mobility (AAM) with the launch of Dubai’s first unmanned aircraft, aiming to become the first commercially operating air mobility company in Dubai. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 08:34:39 +0000