After four days of intense back and forth over a potentially large order for Airbus A350-1000s, Emirates has agreed an order for 15 of the smaller A350-900s.
The MOU signed at the Dubai Airshow follows an order the airline placed for up to 67 Boeing aircraft comprised of firm orders and options for 737-8s and 787-9s.
Emirates Airline President Tim Clark has effectively ruled out an order for A350-1000s if Rolls-Royce does not come up with major improvements to the Trent XWB-97 engine, including a significant thrust increase.
At the Dubai Airshow a mysterious, UAE-based company has received a $900 million order from the country’s procurement agency for an unspecified air defense system.
Riyadh Air will need “a few more weeks” to decide on a large order for narrowbodies, a senior airline executive says on the sidelines of Dubai Airshow.
Ethiopian Airlines CEO notes its latest order emphasizes its confidence in the improvements Boeing has made to the 737 MAX following the fatal crash the carrier suffered in 2019.
Propulsion and thermal management developer Reaction Engines and hydrogen fuel-cell system developer Cranfield Aerospace Solutions have built on their existing ties.
On the heels of three competitive victories in the last 18 months, the C-390 Millennium is gearing up for a new round of major contract opportunities around the globe.