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At the Dubai Air Show AirlineRatings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas gives us a glimpse of the Embraer E195-E2 jet that is perfect for regional routes. The E-Jet E2 family had been built on the first generation E-Jet, its wing is redesigned, and it introduces new pylons, landing gear, horizontal stabilizers, cabin, cabin air system, air cycle …

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Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand are thrilled to celebrate a decade of partnership, connecting two vibrant destinations and providing unforgettable travel experiences between New Zealand and Hong Kong. Since the establishment of the alliance in 2013, seamless connectivity has been at the heart of the collaboration, making it easier for travellers to explore the …

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Today, the Dutch government announced that it was halting the Experimental Ruling regarding the capacity cuts at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The second trade day of DAS2023 has come to an end, with Africa, a continent with one of the most rapidly emerging markets, leading the pack with over 70 secured orders and options from major manufacturers. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Dubai-based carrier flydubai has announced that it will launch a US$56 million full-flight simulator and training facility to support its expansion plans. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

EgyptAir has placed an order for 10 A350-900s at the Dubai Airshow. The signing took place in the presence of EgyptAir’s Chairman and CEO, Engineer Yehia Zakaria and Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International, Christian Scherer. “EgyptAir is a key partner of Airbus in the Middle East and Africa. We take immense pride …

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Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to order 11 Boeing 787 Dreamliner, with an opportunity for 15 and 21 additional jets, respectively. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Boeing and Oman Air have announced the order and delivery of the airline’s first 737-800BCF. This order marks the carrier’s first dedicated cargo aircraft. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Boeing and SCAT Airlines have announced a new order for seven 737-8 aircraft that will contribute to the expansion of the airline’s 737 MAX fleet. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Emirates President Sir Tim Clark said the airline will not be ordering the Airbus A350-1000 because the Rolls Royce engine will not do what the airline wants it to do from a cycle perspective. Sir Tim said the airline needed the Rolls engine to perform 2500 cycles on the wing before maintenance and at a …

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Geoffrey Thomas talks about the giant Middle Eastern airlines and their influence on aviation and technology. These airlines push Boeing and Airbus to build better, more efficient, eco-friendly aircraft. JOIN: AirlineRatings.com YouTube Channel GET: Accurate MH370 Information From AirlineRatings.com Newsletter Airlineratings.com is packed with information about air travel and answers questions that many of us may …

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Qatar Airways ‘ new Chief Executive Officer Engr Badr Al Meer has hosted His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Crown Prince of Dubai on the airline’s Airbus A350-1000. Qatar Airways was displaying its Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 787-9 as well as executive jets at the show. #Aviation Royalty His Highness Sheikh …

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Spanning across seven announcements, Day 1 of DAS2023 saw an impressive total of over 300 orders placed by commercial airlines in Europe and the Middle East. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

United Airlines has confirmed it will not be resuming flights to Tel Aviv, Israel, next week. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

United Airlines has announced that it will resume its route to Tel Aviv, Israel, from Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey, on November 24. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Royal Jordanian announced today at the 2023 Dubai Airshow an order for four 787-9 Dreamliner jets as the airline expands and modernizes its widebody fleet. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Emirates ordered an additional 90 Boeing 777X aircraft today at DAS2023, increasing the backlog of its Triple Seven Xs to 205. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Royal Jordanian announced today an order for four 787-9s as the airline expands and modernizes its widebody fleet.  Jordan’s flag carrier also reconfirmed at the Dubai Airshow a previous order for two 787-9s, bringing its total 787-9 backlog to six. “Our decision to add the 787-9 Dreamliners to our fleet is a testament to our dedication to providing …

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flydubai, Dubai’s low-cost carrier, announced that it will purchase 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with the order valued at US$11 billion. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Boeing and SunExpress, a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, have announced the airline has again selected the 737 MAX to continue its robust growth. With a commitment to purchase up to 90 fuel-efficient single-aisle Boeing jets, announced at the Dubai Airshow, Türkiye’s leading leisure carrier will more than double its fleet into the …

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Turkish low-cost carrier SunExpress announced a firm order for 45 737 MAX aircraft. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Airlineratings.com is at the Dubai Airshow which promises to be a blockbuster and dominated by Airbus and Boeing. Here are the first pictures. Above Boeing’s 777X, Below, Qantas A350-1000, Etihad 787-10, Riyadh Air 787-9, Emirates 777 and A380 and another shot of the Qatar Airways A350-1000. JOIN: AirlineRatings.com YouTube Channel GET: Accurate MH370 Information From …

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Riyadh Air has unveiled its second livery ahead of the Dubai Air Show. The highly anticipated livery features a white fuselage with a purple tail. The airline is expected to order 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft today Monday 13th for regional and domestic flights, while an Airbus order is also expected for the A320 Family. …

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Find out more about the Dubai Airshow, considered one of the largest air shows in the world, as we gear up for DAS2023. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Airways offers an alternative experience with FlyDubai, the sister airline of UAE flag carrier Emirates, as we journey to DAS2023 on a Boeing 737-8. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

This is the story of the first incarnation of Midway Airlines, which ceased operations today in 1991. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The first thing that strikes you about Emirates is its consistency – and it is consistently excellent. It has been a while – four years – since I travelled with the world’s largest international airline and the first thing that struck me was it hasn’t changed, although I am yet to try its new Premium …

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