Dubai Airshow 2025: Airlines and Defence Companies Announce Orders and Partnerships

Dubai Airshow 2025 saw a steady mix of commercial and cargo aircraft orders, new airline customers for both Airbus and Boeing, and one notable defence-industry localisation announcement. Tawazun and MBDA signed a localisation and supply-chain agreement to bolster domestic defence manufacturing and integration. Emirates and Air Canada expanded their strategic partnership through 2032, increasing codeshare routes, enhancing loyalty-benefits, and strengthening cargo cooperation between Canada, the UAE, and beyond. The airline orders and partnerships announced on the third day of the show highlight continued demand for narrowbody growth in the region and a growing focus on freighter capacity.