Airbus Dominance on Display at Dubai Airshow 2025
The Dubai Airshow 2025 saw a flurry of Airbus-centric deals, with several major carriers announcing significant fleet expansions and investments. De Havilland signed a deal for up to 10 Twin Otter 300-Gs, while the UK government invested $3.5B in Dubai’s new flagship airport. Ethiopian Airlines ordered six A350-900s, and flydubai placed its first Airbus A321neo order. The show also saw the launch of new services and partnerships, including Emirates and Safran’s seat assembly unit and AerCap’s lease deal with FlySafair. The event highlighted Airbus’s strong position in the market, but the lack of significant announcements from other manufacturers may suggest a competitive imbalance.