UAE Carrier Expands Fleet Amid Strong Demand for Wide-Body Aircraft
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. Ethiopian Airlines also announced a commitment for additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets. AeroTime gathered the essential stories from the show, providing context on why these announcements matter for the region and industry.