Airbus Makes a Strong Showing at Dubai Airshow: Major Orders from Etihad, flydubai, Air Europa and Ethiopian 🧾
Dubai Airshow 2025 turned into a standout day for Airbus, with a wide range of orders spanning from wide-body to single-aisle aircraft. New deals announced consecutively by Etihad Airways, flydubai, Air Europa and Ethiopian Airlines significantly strengthened the manufacturer’s position in both segments.
⚪ Etihad Airways
🔹 Firm order for 6 A330-900s
🔹 Additional 7 A350-1000s (bringing the total to 27)
🔹 Additional 3 A350Fs (bringing the total to 10)
🔹 Lease agreement for 9 A330-900s from Avolon
⚪ flydubai
🔹 First-ever Airbus order in its history
🔹 MoU for 150 A321neos
⚪ Air Europa
🔹 MoU for up to 40 A350-900s
⚪ Ethiopian Airlines
🔹 Firm order for 6 A350-900s
⚪ France – Sécurité Civile & Gendarmerie Nationale
🔹 10-year comprehensive support contract for 46 H145-family helicopters
🔹 40 for Sécurité Civile
🔹 6 for Gendarmerie Nationale
What is an MoU? ❓
👉 MoU (Memorandum of Understanding): A non-binding letter of intent indicating that the parties have reached an agreement in principle. Unlike a firm order, it reflects a shared intention between the buyer and manufacturer, with details to be finalized later.
