Dubai Airport Hits Highest Quarterly Traffic in 65-Year History
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has recorded its busiest Q3 in history with 24.2 million passengers between July and September. The milestone pushed nine-month traffic to 70.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has recorded its busiest Q3 in history with 24.2 million passengers between July and September. The milestone pushed nine-month traffic to 70.
The 2025 Dubai Airshow closed with Airbus leading in total commitments, driven by Gulf and African carriers. Boeing secured the largest single deal with Emirates' new widebody purchase, while regional manufacturers like Embraer and De Havilland Canada secured strategic wins.
The Dubai Airshow 2025 opened with major commercial orders and aircraft announcements from top carriers. Emirates made an early move by committing to 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, while Helvetic Airways and Air Côte d'Ivoire signed deals for Embraer E195-E2 jets.
AeroTime reports on Day 3 of Dubai Airshow 2025, where Airbus and Boeing secured major commercial aircraft orders. Emirates ordered eight more A350-900s, while Buraq Air selected the A320neo family for its first jet-type.
AeroTime gathered essential stories from the Dubai Airshow 2025, highlighting major Airbus deals announced by local carriers. The event demonstrated growing demand for wide-body aircraft and in-flight internet services, as well as investments in airport infrastructure and fleet modernization.
The Dubai Airshow continued into its second day, with attendees seeing aircraft they might not otherwise encounter. Russia showcased its Su-57 stealth fighter and China displayed its CH-9 drone.
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.
The Trump Administration's decision to revoke the EPA 'endangerment finding' is emblematic of a trend in American politics - to ignore science when it makes people uncomfortable. However, turning a blind eye doesn't change the fact that climate change is happening and impacting the US military's mission.
A mobile lounge carrying passengers at Washington Dulles International Airport collided with a passenger deboarding dock on November 10, 2025, leaving at least 18 people injured. According to AeroTime, airport officials confirmed the incident occurred in the evening while major airports across the US are facing disruptions due to the ongoing government shutdown.
The Royal Netherlands Air Force unsuccessfully attempted to intercept unidentified drones over Volkel Air Base, a strategic NATO installation, during the night of November 17-18, 2025. Despite using live ammunition under standard counter-UAS protocols, multiple unmanned aircraft escaped after penetrating restricted airspace.
Pilots working for EASA have been conducting test flights of the COMAC C919 in Shanghai as part of the airline's bid to secure certification by Western regulators. According to The South China Morning Post, the flights are aimed at demonstrating the aircraft's reliability and safety.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (AeroTime) has published an Airworthiness Directive (AD) proposal for Airbus A320 family-aircraft affected by a faulty panel flaw. The directive requires one-time general visual inspections and full panel thickness measurements within six months of the effective date.
Edelweiss Air, part of the Lufthansa Group, unveiled its new cabin interiors for its Airbus A350-900 fleet, featuring a minimalist design with a reduced color palette and simpler lines. The goal is to induce a feeling of calm and relaxation onboard while delivering a more premium experience overall.
EDGE Group has partnered with Spanish firm Indra to establish a loitering munitions and weapons manufacturing entity in Europe. The company will be located in the León province of Spain at Indra's new facility, with an investment of between €15 million and €20 million.
EDGE Group unveiled several new systems at the Dubai Airshow and announced over a dozen new deals or cooperation agreements, including a $7 billion deal with Indonesia. CEO Hamad Al Marar emphasized the importance of exports in covering EDGE's expenses and diversifying its clientele.
Edinburgh Airport suspended all flight operations on December 5 following an IT failure affecting its air traffic control provider, Air Navigation Solutions. Major carriers including Delta, British Airways, Ryanair, and KLM were forced to divert aircraft to alternate airports.
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Egypt's state-owned Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) has announced a major expansion of its defense manufacturing capabilities, signing multiple international co-production agreements at the Egypt Defence Expo. Key partnerships include French aerospace firm Dassault Aviation for Rafale fighter jet component localization, Chinese defense giant Norinco for tactical drone production, and Turkish defense contractor Havelsan for unmanned ground vehicles.
Egypt's state-owned Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) unveiled its latest defense systems at World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia. The Hamza-3 drone has an extended range and swarming capabilities, while the Sakr 105 rocket launcher offers anti-tank and thermobaric missions.
EGYPTAIR has received its first Airbus A350-900, marking a significant milestone in the airline's expansion strategy. The aircraft features a two-class configuration and powered by Trent XWB-84 engines.