Latest news from the 2019 Dubai air show
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NewsRostec soldiers on with fighter sales
Rostec is forging ahead with efforts to sell advanced combat aircraft on the international market, although US sanctions present a challenge.
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NewsLockheed eyes night firefighting with LM-100J
Lockheed Martin is eager to develop a unique night firefighting capability for its LM-100J FireHerc variant.
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NewsUAE tops up GlobalEye, MRTT orders
Saab is celebrating after the United Arab Emirates, its launch customer for the GlobalEye airborne surveillance system, announced its intention to order two additional units of the Bombardier Global 6000-based platform.
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NewsFlynas firms up order for 10 A321XLRs
Saudi Arabian budget carrier Flynas signed a firm order today at the Dubai air show for 10 Airbus A321XLRs, upgrading the MoU it signed at the Paris air show in June.
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Switzerland's Smartflyer seeks funding for hybrid-electric SFX1
Swiss start-up Smartflyer is making its air show debut in Dubai, where it is seeking to attract investment its SFX1 hybrid-electric aircraft programme.
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NewsAir Senegal seals MoU for eight A220-300s
West African carrier Air Senegal has signed for Airbus A220-300s at the Dubai air show.
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NewsClark leaves door open to Emirates A330neo deal
There could still be a slot for the Airbus A330neo in Emirates’ fleet plan but the focus in the near term is on the A350-900, the airline’s president Tim Clark tells FlightGlobal.
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NewsAirbus targets 2021 for end to A321neo production issues
Airbus sees no quick fix to the A321neo’s production problems but is confident the issues have been stabilised as it manages the ramp-up in output.
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NewsBoeing and Embraer rebrand transport as C-390 Millennium
Boeing and Embraer have rebranded the KC-390 airlifter as the C-390 Millennium to emphasise the transport’s cargo mission.
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NewsSunExpress tops up Max orders with 10-unit deal
German-Turkish joint venture SunExpress has firmed 10 options for the 737 Max 8, taking to 42 its total orders for the troubled narrowbody.
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DUBAI: UMS Skeldar to announce new contract wins
UMS Skeldar expects to sign contracts with two countries before year-end for its Skeldar V-200 vertical take-off and landing unmanned air vehicle, as the programme moves into the industrialisation phase.
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DUBAI: UK firms promote counter drone tech and weapons
UK companies are promoting a range of high-tech defence products at this year’s show with a dedicated pavilion.
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NewsRaytheon offers advice on dealing with drones
Raytheon is displaying a range of counter drone systems at the show, amid strong regional interest in technology that can keep airspace clear of undesired small intruders.
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NewsAir Arabia signs for 120 A320neos
Low-cost carrier Air Arabia has signed a firm order for 120 Airbus aircraft including 20 A321XLRs.
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NewsShenzhen Sunwin makes its international debut with UAV duo
Chinese Technology company Shenzhen Sunwin is making its international debut at the show, where it hopes to raise awareness among exhibitors and visitors of its Eagle family of unmanned air vehicles. Sunwin is also hoping to attract potential partners and distributors who can help to promote its line-up, which includes ...
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DUBAI: Boeing’s new services boss talks up partnership
The newly installed chief executive of Boeing Global Services has underlined the importance of the UAE and the Middle East for the company’s services business.
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NewsLocal lessor Palma signs for 20 Dash 8-400s
Dubai-based lessor Palma has signed a letter of intent to purchase 20 De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400s.
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NewsUAE inks $2 billion in defence contracts
The UAE government signed Dh7.6 billion ($2 billion) in contracts on day one of the air show, with a notable contract going to Dassault Aviation for the Mirage 2000 upgrade programme.
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ADASI, SwissDrones in UAE sales agreement
UAE firm ADASI has entered an agreement with Switzerland’s SwissDrones, allowing it to integrate payloads on the Swiss firm’s SDO-50V2 drone.
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NewsBoeing sees foreign sales reviving AH-6 Little Bird
Production of Boeing’s AH-6 Little Bird light-attack helicopter has been at a virtual standstill for around 18 months, but increasing Foreign Military Sales interest has the company believing it can revive the programme with as many as 75 more orders.