The five-day Dubai Airshow 2025 wrapped up on November 21, turning the Dubai World Central into the ultimate playground for aviation enthusiasts and deal-makers. From jaw-dropping aircraft orders to the Middle East debut of the COMAC C919, the show had it all! 🤩✈️
Massive Deals Take Off
Emirates Airlines kicked things off with a bang, placing a whopping $38 billion order for 65 Boeing 777-9 jets. Meanwhile, the UAE’s Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement signed 36 contracts worth about $6.8 billion in the defence sector. Other big players like FlyDubai, Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines joined the spree, securing multi-billion-dollar orders that could reshape their fleets in the years ahead. 💸🔥
Chinese Mainland Firms Steal the Spotlight
One of the coolest moments? The COMAC C919 — China’s homegrown narrow-body airliner — made its first appearance in the region. Around 50 firms from the Chinese mainland took part in the show, and COMAC rolled out the C919 for cabin tours and even did a flying display. Fans lined up to meet pilots and check out the aircraft up close, marking a major step for Chinese mainland aviation in global markets. 👀✨
What’s Next on the Runway?
As airlines and militaries worldwide digest these new deals, all eyes will be on delivery schedules and future orders. Will the COMAC C919 challenge the big duopoly of Airbus and Boeing? Only time will tell, but after this week, one thing is clear: the sky’s the limit! 🌍🚀
That’s a wrap for Dubai Airshow 2025! 😉
Reference(s):
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