200 aircraft sold, many more to go. That was the takeaway from the Dubai Airshow’s first day. Marquee customers included Dubai’s own Emirates and Flydubai.
The most important airshow in the Middle East will see airlines from the UAE and Saudi Arabia trying to grab the best aircraft delivery slots for their growth plans. Airlines from India will also be there to do business.
It almost sounded like 'Mission Impossible,' but Abu Dhabi’s new Terminal A is open after a delay of over six years. It should make customers consider Abu Dhabi as a viable option to transfer on their travels again.
Asian airlines’ customers still take innovation and premium cabins seriously and are willing to pay for them. For these customers, Japan Airlines is bringing in their new flagship, the A350-1000s in a premium-heavy configuration.
Brief government shutdowns haven’t typically had a big impact on the travel industry. But the longer they go on, the greater the chance for staffing issues and other service disruptions.