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Dubai, 25 November 2025: The Dubai Airshow 2025 set a historic record with deals surpassing USD202 billion, double the USD101 billion secured at the 18th edition in 2023. This achievement reinforces Dubai’s position as a global aviation hub and a key centre shaping the future of the aviation and space industries. The 19th edition of the event, ranked among the largest globally, drew record attendance over five days, welcoming 248,788 visitors, including experts, decision makers, and industry specialists from around the world. This exceptional edition reinforced Dubai Airshow’s standing as a premier global platform for aviation, space, and related industries. This year’s edition of the event featured more than 1,500 exhibitors, including 440 participating for the first time, and 490 military and civil delegations from 115 countries. The 19th edition also included 21 national pavilions, 98 chalets, an additional display area of 8,000 square metres, as well as 120 startups and 50 investors. During the Airshow, Emirates placed an order for 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft and 8 more Airbus A350-900 jets, with a total value of $41.4 billion. This brings the airline’s total wide-body aircraft orders to 375, with deliveries scheduled through 2038. Meanwhile, flydubai also signed a memorandum of understanding with Boeing to purchase 75 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft valued at $13 billion, reflecting the airline’s commitment to supporting Dubai’s vision for the growth of the aviation sector in the coming years. The unprecedented successes of this edition reflect the strong momentum that Dubai Airshow continues to generate, as well as Dubai’s growing influence in driving innovation and growth across the global aviation, space, and defence sectors. They also underscore the confidence the emirate enjoys within the international communities involved in these industries. Reinforcing the UAE’s ambition to lead in space innovation, this year’s edition featured the largest-ever Space Pavilion, organised in partnership with the UAE Space Agency, alongside a two-day Space Conference that gathered more than 50 experts and astronauts to advance the commercialisation of space technologies, address key challenges, and foster global collaboration. The Dubai Airshow 2025 showcased its commitment to sustainability through initiatives such as supplying sustainable aviation fuel for participating aircraft, operating ground support equipment powered by electricity and propane in partnership with Jetex, and running exhibition halls entirely on renewable energy. Operational indicators demonstrated high levels of preparedness and collaboration among the government entities forming Team Dubai, enhancing visitor flow and operational efficiency throughout the venue and its surrounding areas. Held under the theme ‘The Future is Here’, the Dubai Airshow continues to unite global industry leaders and shape the next generation of civil and military aviation technologies. The 19th edition of the event showcased key trends and breakthroughs in aviation and space, reinforcing its role in shaping the future of the global industry. The Dubai Airshow continues to drive aerospace innovation, paving the way for even greater advances at the next edition in November 2027.

ASIA’S MOST INFLUENTIAL AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE EVENT DATE: 2-8 FEBRUARY 2026 VENUE: CHANGI EXHIBITION CENTRE, SINGAPORE ORGANISED BY: EXPERIA Singapore Airshow is one of the world’s most influential international aerospace and defence exhibitions, providing a platform for stakeholders to forge strategic alliances and collaborate to shape the future of the global aviation industry. The event offers a unique platform for industry thought leadership through its strategic forums, and co-located exhibition and events. Leading industry players, government and military chiefs gather here bi-annually to contribute to dialogues, exchange ideas and seek solutions and strategies to advance the interests of the global aerospace and defence sector. Every two years, high-level government and military delegations, as well as senior corporate executives around the world attend the Singapore Airshow to forge partnerships and seal deals in this region. As one of the world’s most influential airshows, this is the place to be for leading aerospace companies and budding players eager to make their mark in the international aerospace and defence market. For more info, login: https://www.singaporeairshow.com/trade

Asia’s Largest Aviation Tech Event DATE: 25-26 March, 2026 VENUE: The Suntec Centre, Singapore MEDIA PARTNER: Aviation World ORGANISED BY: Terrapinn Aviation Festival Asia is the region’s leading aviation technology conference and exhibition.This is the premier event for senior executives from the world’s airlines and airports, focusing on software, services, sustainability, marketing, and distribution to drive growth and partnerships across Asia. In 2026, Aviation Festival Asia returns to Suntec Singapore, bringing together 2,500+ attendees and 150 speakers over two incredible days of insights, innovation, and networking. The Aviation Festival Asia conference features speakers from the most forward-thinking airlines, airports, and travel technology companies across the globe. the conference is designed to inspire, inform, and shape the future of aviation in Asia, offering an unparalleled platform for discussing challenges, and sharing ideas and innovations. For more details, login: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/aviation-festival-asia/index.stm

DUBAI,20th November 2025: This year of Dubai Airshow witnessed unprecedented growth for the global aerospace industry, uniting leaders through record-breaking multi-billion-dollar deals, transformative innovations, and immersive experiences. Fresh features and milestone announcements kept the excitement high across days two and three, setting the stage for the next era of aviation and reinforcing Dubai Airshow’s position as the ultimate platform for industry transformation. From major fleet expansions to cutting-edge technology showcases, the event delivered defining moments that propel aerospace forward. Across these days, Airbus received multiple new orders, welcomed new customers and signed agreements. flydubai and Airbus signed a landmark agreement to purchase 150 A321neo aircraft, with options for 100 more, marking the first time the airline has placed an order with Airbus. The agreement is valued at US$ 24 billion, and deliveries will start in 2031. Etihad Airways also announced a significant expansion of its Airbus fleet, placing an order for six A330-900s – making it the latest A330neo customer – along with seven additional A350-1000 aircraft and three A350F. It also announced a commitment to lease nine A330-900s from Avolon. Meanwhile, Emirates ordered eight additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft worth US$ 3.4 billion, Ethiopian Airlines became a new Airbus customer, ordering six A350-900 aircraft, along with other key signings from Air Europa and Buraq Air. The company also signed agreements with Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and Aspire to accelerate advanced technologies for aviation, Strata and Mubadala. Gabriel Semelas, President, Airbus Africa and Middle East, comments: “Dubai Airshow is always an exceptional platform for industry innovation and collaboration, uniting the pioneers shaping the future of aerospace. This year continued that momentum, and we’re proud to have signed landmark agreements – such as welcoming flydubai and Buraq Air as new customers and seeing Etihad Airways become the latest A330neo customer, while expanding its A350 fleet. We also secured new partnerships and extended our long-standing collaborations with Strata and Mubadala, reflecting the UAE’s growing role in the global aerospace supply chain. As the Middle East continues to witness major growth and investment, the Airshow remains the ideal place to see this transformation in action.” Also, during days two and three, flydubai ordered 75 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and Gulf Air announced an order for 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, building on its July commitment, with options for three more Dreamliners. In addition, AerCap announced that South African low-cost carrier FlySafair signed a lease agreement for five Boeing 737 family jets, three 737 MAX and two 737NG. During the 19th edition of Dubai Airshow, EDGE Group utilised the platform as an opportunity to launch 42 new products and solutions, delivering one of the most ambitious launches in its history. EDGE Group has also signed numerous agreements, including MoU’s with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to explore future collaboration across aerospace, defence, and related high-technology sectors, as well as with L3Harris Technologies to develop innovative solutions that will contribute to the UAE’s growing defense capabilities. Hamad Al Marar, MD and CEO of EDGE Group, said: “At this year’s edition of Dubai Airshow, we have demonstrated how EDGE continues to push past existing boundaries to disrupt the industry across the air and space domains. With one of the most ambitious launches in our history, 42 new products and solutions were launched including the phenomenal OMEN VTOL, the first solution in an ambitious co-development partnership with US innovator, Anduril. We also signed a cooperation agreement with Indonesia’s Republikorp which will result in a landmark US$7 billion contract with the Indonesian Armed Forces – our largest international deal to date, strengthened our partnership with Spain’s Indra to support European defence programmes, and announced the latest step towards the establishment of a joint venture with Leonardo. EDGE remains an example for how a country the size of the UAE can rapidly grow and progress on a global scale by self-determination, and by investing in the people and technologies of tomorrow, and in valuable international partnerships.” Tawazun Council, representing the UAE Ministry of Defence and Abu Dhabi Police, announced 20 major contracts totaling AED 18.016 billion during the first three days of Dubai Airshow 2025. These agreements, signed with leading local and international industry players, underscore the UAE’s commitment to strengthening its defence ecosystem and fostering private-sector participation in developing innovative, sustainable solutions for the future of national security. Manea Al Mansoori, official spokesperson of Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, said: “These agreements with national and international companies operating in the defence, security and aviation sectors play a vital role in strengthening the UAE’s defence and security industrial ecosystem. The contracts support the country’s strategic objectives in technology transfer, localisation and industrial advancement, reinforcing our commitment to innovation and sustainable growth.” A brand-new feature for this edition, Airshow After Dark brought the industry together for networking, entertainment, and celebration in iconic ‘Dubai’ fashion. On the eve of day two, hundreds of illuminated drones lit up the skies over the runway in a spectacular display, forming shapes from hydrogen aircraft to rockets and spaceship, and the ‘Future is Here theme’ highlighted across the skyline. Dubai Airshow is where the future takes flight, hosting over 1,500 exhibitors including 440 first-time participants and 490 military and civil delegations from 115 countries. Industry leaders from 21 country pavilions, 98 chalets, along with 120 start-ups and 50 investors, are converging to shape what’s next for aerospace and beyond. ( Pl. Note: This news is based on the official PR and we have done basic editing only. Pix Courtesy: DAS)