After a quiet Day 1, Airbus opened Day 2 with main orders from Etihad Airways, flydubai, Air Europa and Ethiopian Airways.
Furthermore, Boeing additionally obtained order from Gulf Air, following a profitable Day 1.
Etihad Airways Orders Airbus A330neo, A350-1000 and A350F
Etihad Airways has positioned a agency order for six A330-900s, turning into the latest buyer for the A330neo. It is usually increasing its A350 fleet with seven further A350-1000s (now totaling 27) and three extra A350F freighters, bringing its A350F dedication to 10.
Furthermore, the Abu Dhabi-based provider additionally revealed that it’s going to purchase 9 A330-900s on lease from Avolon, signalling a fast scaling of its widebody capability quite than a gradual, incremental growth.
“The A330neo brings the best mixture of effectivity and suppleness for our regional and mid-range progress, whereas the A350-1000 continues to ship distinctive efficiency on our long-haul community. The A350F freighter provides vital functionality to our cargo division as international demand continues to develop,” mentioned Antonoaldo Neves, Etihad Airways CEO.
With the brand new Airbus order, Etihad will function the complete Airbus wide-body fleet, together with the A380, A350 household, together with the freighter, and the A330neo.
flydubai Indicators Landmark Settlement for 150 Airbus A321neos
flydubai has made one of many largest bulletins of the day, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 150 A321neo plane, formally marking the provider’s entry into the Airbus buyer base. The deal represents a significant shift for the all-Boeing operator.
The A321neos are anticipated to assist the subsequent section of flydubai’s community improvement and meet rising demand.
“We’re happy to announce a landmark settlement for 150 A321neo plane, representing one other vital milestone in flydubai’s journey. This new settlement will not be solely about including plane. It helps the imaginative and prescient of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and aligns with the Dubai Financial Agenda D33,” mentioned His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai.
He added that the A321neo’s introduction will diversify flydubai’s narrow-body fleet and assist the growth of Dubai World Central (DWC), which the airline goals to assist remodel into the world’s largest airport.
Gulf Air Corporations Boeing 787 Dreamliner Order
Gulf Air has firmed an order for 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with choices for 3 further plane, because the Bahraini flag provider plans to speed up the subsequent section of its long-haul progress technique.
Furthermore, this new settlement provides three extra Dreamliners to the dedication introduced in July, bringing the airline’s complete 787 order ebook to 17 plane.
“Right this moment’s signing marks a big development in Gulf Air’s long-term fleet improvement efforts. By confirming our acquisition of the Boeing 787 Dreamliners, we’re accelerating our technique to extend capability, strengthen long-haul operations, and ship an elevated, extra sustainable journey expertise to our passengers,” mentioned Khalid Husain Taqi, chairman of Gulf Air Group.
Air Europa Indicators MoU for As much as 40 Airbus A350-900s
Air Europa has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for as much as 40 Airbus A350-900s, a significant step towards renewing its long-haul fleet. Introduced on the Dubai Airshow, the deal will type the core of the airline’s future widebody operations.
The A350-900s will exchange the airline’s present long-haul competitor fleet, develop Air Europa’s attain in Latin America, the place the plane’s vary, gas effectivity, and working economics supply benefits.
“This order is a strategic milestone in Air Europa’s fleet improvement, accelerating its worthwhile progress by renewal of the present widebody fleet. The A350-900 is a game-changer for key locations in Latin America,” mentioned Juan Jose Hidalgo, President of Air Europa.
Ethiopian Airways order six further A350-900
Ethiopian Airways has positioned a agency order for six Airbus A350-900 plane, additional strengthening its place as the most important A350 buyer in Africa. This settlement was signed on the Dubai Airshow by Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airways Group CEO and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Gross sales of the Industrial Plane enterprise .
In keeping with Airbus, on the finish of October 2025, the A350 Household had received over 1,400 orders from 64 prospects worldwide.
