The US $63 Billion Dubai Airshow Closes

The Dubai Airshow closed its doors today on a successful week which saw US$63.3 billion worth of orders for aircraft, maintenance services and flight training programmes.

Visitor numbers broke the Dubai Airshow record with 56,548 people attending, making the 12th edition of the Dubai Airshow the biggest as well as the most colourful yet, as the halls, pavilions and chalets displayed the colours of the UAE national flag in celebration of the nation’s 40th anniversary in two weeks’ time on 2 December. Read more

Emirates Airline closes Dubai Airshow with impressive air display

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Airbus’ neo boost at Dubai Airshow

Fuel economy continues to be a big driver of plane sales and at the Dubai Airshow green is the word.
While it develops its rival to Boeing’s lightweight 787, Airbus is focused on neos — that is new engine options — for planes like the revamped version of its best-selling narrowbody A 320.

Dubai World Central – The new venue for Dubai Airshow 2013

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai Aviation City Corporation, on Wednesday announced the commitment of AED 1 billion for Dubai World Central, a purpose-built aerotropolis to cover the relocation of the Dubai Airshow 2013 to Dubai World Central and the start of the first phase of development of its aviation district. Read more

Airbus commitments worth US$20.5 billion at Dubai Airshow

Airbus won a total of 211 orders and commitments at the 12th Dubai Airshow worth US$20.5 billion, underlining outstanding demand for the A320neo, and again proving its status as the fastest selling airliner ever. The order intake includes 135 firm orders worth US$13.7 billion (130 A320neo and five A380s) and 76 memorandum of understanding (MoU) worth US$6.8 billion. Read more

Boeing highly successful at Dubai Airshow

Boeing enjoyed a highly successful Dubai Airshow 2011, highlighted by strengthened alliances with partners in the Middle East, landmark commercial airplane orders, high-level customer engagement and an unprecedented display of technologically advanced aircraft.

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US$47 Billion Order Book for Dubai Airshow by Day 3

The third day of the Dubai Airshow saw companies continue their buying spree, with some manufacturers reaping rewards and others disappointed, making it a busy and somewhat controversial day for the world’s press attending!

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DubaiAirshow deals worth $37 billion in the first two days

Dubai Airshow sees deals worth AED 136 billion in the first two days

Emirates Airlines selects package for 62 new Airbus, Boeing aircraft

 Emirates Airlines has selected a comprehensive package of Rockwell Collins avionics for 32 new Airbus A380 and 30 new Boeing 777 aircraft. Aircraft deliveries are in progress and will continue through 2015.

The agreement was commemorated today at a signing ceremony at the Dubai Airshow.

The deal includes Rockwell Collins’ award winning MultiScan™ Threat Detection System and the GLU-925 Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR), the industry’s first MMR certified for precision landing using either Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) or Instrument Landing Systems (ILS). Read more

‘Futures Day’ for students at Dubai Airshow

HH Sheikh Nahayan Mubarak Al-Nahayan, the UAE Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, has expressed his support for ‘Futures Day’, which will be held on 17 November 2011, the last day of this years Dubai Airshow. The important initiative also gained support from Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, which is the first Gold Sponsor. Read more

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