Air Côte d'Ivoire has signed a firm order for four Embraer E175 aircraft at the Dubai Airshow 2025. The airline plans to operate the jets on domestic and regional routes, phasing out its Bombardier Dash 8-Q400 turboprop fleet.
Ethiopian Airlines has exercised an option from a previous Boeing order and purchased 11 additional Boeing 737 MAX jets at Dubai Airshow 2025. The airline is expanding its regional and international networks with the new aircraft, which will help support its growth plans.
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced that its newly certified G800, the world's longest-range business jet, has set its eighth city-pair speed record while heading to the Dubai Airshow 2025. The aircraft achieved a flight time of five hours and 38 minutes on a route from Phuket, Thailand, to Dubai, UAE.
France and Ukraine have signed a historic defense agreement covering the procurement of up to 100 Dassault Rafale fighter jets, along with new air defense systems and drone capabilities. The signing took place on November 17, 2025, at Villacoublay Air Base, where French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
flydubai has selected GE Aerospace's GEnx-1B engine to power its upcoming fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The deal includes spare engines and a long-term services agreement, covering two-thirds of all Boeing 787 aircraft currently in operation.
Joby Aviation has successfully completed the first crewed electric aerial taxi flight between two locations in the UAE, as part of Dubai's air taxi plans. The flight took place on November 16, 2025, and was conducted in partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai.
The UAE aerobatic team Al Fursan has unveiled its new fleet of Hongdu L-15 jets at the Dubai Airshow 2025, marking a significant change after 15 years of flying the Aermacchi MB-339. The team's introduction of the L-15 is notable, given the aircraft's advanced features and the UAE's status as its highest-profile export customer to date.
Against the backdrop of Dubai Airshow 2025, Qatar Airways has signed an agreement with Collins Aerospace to optimize its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet efficiency. The airline will adopt Collins' Ascentia analytics solution to manage fleet maintenance by improving reliability and reducing costs.
Emirates has placed a significant follow-on order for 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, valued at US$38 billion at list prices. This expands the Dubai carrier's position as the world's largest Boeing 777 operator and biggest customer of the GE9X engine.
Emirates unveiled plans to install Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire fleet, including all Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s. The Dubai-based airline confirmed that a Boeing 777-300ER has already been fitted with the technology for visitors to try out.
AeroTime will cover all the latest news and breaking stories from Dubai Airshow 2025. The event is expected to feature large commercial aircraft orders, with Etihad Airways, Emirates, and Flydubai among those rumored to place deals.
Embraer has signed a Component Pool Program agreement with South African carrier Airlink to support its new fleet of E195-E2 jets. This deal expands Embraer's presence in Africa and provides Airlink with component support for its growing fleet.
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive for all MD-10 and DC-10 aircraft following the recent UPS MD-11 crash in Louisville, Kentucky. The directive requires inspection and repairs due to similarities with the UPS MD-11 model.
Saab has signed a €3.1 billion contract with the Colombian Government to supply 17 Gripen E/F fighter aircraft, marking one of the largest defense acquisitions in Colombia's history. The deal includes 15 single-seat Gripen E fighters and two dual-seat Gripen F aircraft, as well as support services and training.
US President Donald Trump is expected to approve a deal allowing Saudi Arabia to acquire dozens of F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets despite Pentagon concerns. The proposal faces resistance inside the US government due to links with China and Israel's 'qualitative military edge'.
Some Transportation Security Administration employees who worked through the six-week federal shutdown without pay have begun receiving $10,000 bonus checks, according to US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The payments follow days of public discussion about recognizing air traffic controllers' service during the shutdown.
Textron Aviation's Wings for Dreams event raised $5.35 million to support over 300 Kansas youth through a collaborative effort between the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas, Hunger Free Kansas, and Wichita Habitat for Humanity. The Kansas Health Foundation will maximize the impact of every dollar by providing visibility to the project's success.
Dassault Aviation has issued a statement cautioning against fake investment proposals circulating on social networks and the Internet. These schemes use Dassault Aviation's visual identity and may involve convincing telephone calls from fake advisors.
Vertical Aerospace has entered the final phase of its eVTOL prototype flight-test program, having received a 'Permit to Fly' from the UK CAA. The company completed phases 1, 2 and 3 earlier in the year, including flying in open air space for the first time.
Samaritan's Purse has retired its last US-registered DC-8, marking a significant chapter in humanitarian aviation. The organization held a decommissioning ceremony on November 14, 2025, at its Airlift Response Center in Greensboro, North Carolina, where it formally parked the DC-8 for the final time and dedicated the Boeing 767.