Articles tagged “Dubai Airshow”

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Dubai Events Deal with Severe Thunderstorms and Floods

Intense storms and flash floods in the Middle East city of Dubai this Friday morning have halted its events calendar. Across the country, storms began at around 4am local time, with Dubai Police and other authorities issuing public safety warnings shortly after. The National Centre of Meteorology issued orange and yellow alerts nationwide, cautioning residents…

Josh Corder | 6 months ago

Airlines

Emirates Orders 15 Airbus A350-900 Aircraft At Dubai Airshow Day 4

Emirates awarded Airbus the consolation prize of an order of an additional 15 A350-900 after refusing to purchase the larger variant, the A350-1000, due to engine durability concerns earlier in the week.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 6 months ago

Emirates Orders 15 Airbus A350-900 Aircraft At Dubai Airshow Day 4

Airlines

Dubai Airshow, Day 2: Latest Roundup of Aircraft Orders

It’s not over till it’s curtains for the airshow. The second day saw Boeing win orders from two customers, while Airbus scores just one win.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 6 months ago

Dubai Airshow, Day 2: Latest Roundup of Aircraft Orders

Airlines

Riyadh Air Doesn’t Plan To Compete With Emirates For Global Hub Status

Riyadh Air doesn't see itself becoming a "super-connecter" like Dubai's Emirates airline. It's banking on immense demand for travel out of Saudi Arabia.

Josh Corder | 6 months ago

Riyadh Air Doesn’t Plan To Compete With Emirates For Global Hub Status

Tourism

Thanksgiving Set to Be a Massive Travel Period in the U.S.

Today's podcast discusses Thanksgiving travel in the U.S., GetYourGuide's ambitions, and Emirate's $52 billion plane order.

Rashaad Jorden | 6 months ago

Thanksgiving Set to Be a Massive Travel Period in the U.S.

Airlines

EgyptAir Kicks Off With Dubai Airshow Day 2 With Widebody Order To Airbus

EgyptAir, the flag carrier of Egypt, orders seventh aircraft type to its under hundred aircraft fleet. EgyptAir will make the A350-900 its flagship aircraft when it joins the fleet.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 6 months ago

EgyptAir Kicks Off With Dubai Airshow Day 2 With Widebody Order To Airbus

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Riyadh Air and Saudia Airlines Partner Up

Saudi Arabia's two national carriers, Riyadh Air and Saudia have entered a partnership that will start with a codeshare agreement, but go on to include much more collaborative efforts. The pair of Kingdom carriers announced the deal at the Dubai Airshow taking place in the emirate this week. Along with codeshares, the deal will see…

Josh Corder | 6 months ago

Airlines

Dubai Airshow, Day 1: Over 200 New Aircraft Ordered 

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.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 6 months ago

Dubai Airshow, Day 1: Over 200 New Aircraft Ordered 

Airlines

Emirates Makes $52 Billion Deal With Boeing At Dubai Airshow

In the presence of the Dubai's crown prince, Emirates orders another $52 billion-worth of new aircraft, showing that both the emirate and the airline are doing just fine despite regional tensions.

Josh Corder | 6 months ago

Emirates Makes $52 Billion Deal With Boeing At Dubai Airshow

Airlines

SunExpress Kicks Off Dubai Airshow With A Commitment For Up To 90 737 MAX Aircraft

The first announcements for the Dubai Airshow come from leisure carrier SunExpress, who is ordering 45 737 MAX aircraft with an intention to order up to 45 more later.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 6 months ago

SunExpress Kicks Off Dubai Airshow With A Commitment For Up To 90 737 MAX Aircraft