The 2025 Dubai Airshow promised spectacle, but what unfolded was a far more strategic contest: a head-to-head battle between Boeing and Airbus that revealed sharply contrasting philosophies about the future of global aviation. While aircraft displays and order announcements captured […]
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For most of its history, flydubai has been positioned as Dubai’s value-oriented alternative, built on the classic low-cost carrier model of point-to-point flying, simplified fleets, unbundled fares and high utilisation. Over time, however, the airline began moving beyond that template.
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The 2025 Dubai Airshow delivered what the industry expected: a heavyweight battle between Boeing and Airbus. But the real story was bigger. Gulf carriers doubled down on growth, Dubai accelerated its aviation manufacturing ambitions, and the future of urban air
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Dubai — Emirates’ newly announced Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Safran Seats, the aircraft seating division of the Safran Group, to establish a manufacturing and assembly facility in Dubai carries implications far beyond a standard supplier agreement. Aircraft seats have become
With recent reports indicating that Emirates is finalising the deal with SpaceX to equip its all-wide-body fleet with Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet, the aviation world is watching closely. If confirmed, this would mark one of the most significant inflight connectivity
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Singapore Airlines has reported a steep fall in half-year net profit, with losses from its stake in Air India emerging as a major drag on the group’s bottom line. But the full story runs deeper: SIA’s own core business is
As Boeing pushes deliveries to their highest since 2018, deep program losses and production risks continue to shape how Gulf carriers plan their next phase of fleet growth. The Boeing delivery backlog Gulf airlines face is substantial – together, they
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Doha/Hong Kong, November 5th, 2025 – Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways have jointly announced an agreement under which Cathay will buy back Qatar Airways’ entire 9.6% shareholding for approximately US $897 million. The deal, confirmed on Tuesday, ends an eight-year
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Few aviation projects in India have attracted as much attention as the Noida International Airport at Jewar. The airport has often been described by officials, ministers, and sections of the media as “Asia’s largest airport.” The claim has circulated since
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Akasa Air’s rise to become India’s third-largest carrier has been one of the most talked-about stories in Indian aviation. But behind the growth headlines lies a quieter imbalance: the airline faces a pilot utilisation challenge, having hired far too many
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