Ethiopian Airlines has exercised an option from a previous Boeing order and purchased 11 additional Boeing 737 MAX jets at Dubai Airshow 2025. The airline is expanding its regional and international networks with the new aircraft, which will help support its growth plans.
Embraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the setup of an E175 final assembly line in India. The two companies aim to produce regional jets in India, with Embraer estimating that India will need around 500 aircraft in the 80-146-seat range over the next two decades.
Chapman Freeborn's UAE office exceeded monthly targets across passenger, cargo, and ACMI charter operations in January 2026, according to AeroTime reports. The company's IMEA (India, Middle East and Africa) region reported strong performance, driven by steady regional charter demand and cross-team collaboration.