Dubai Airshow 2025 live: Emirates makes early move with big 777X commitment
The 2025 edition of the Dubai Airshow opened with a mix of major commercial orders, connectivity upgrades, and a notable aircraft change within the UAE’s aerobatic community. To help readers navigate the most important developments, AeroTime has gathered the essential stories we published from the show so far.
This roundup links to each full article and provides context on why the announcement matters for the region and the wider industry.
November 17, 2025, 11:40 (UTC +3)
Joby completes UAE’s first crewed eVTOL flight, advancing Dubai’s air taxi plans
Joby Aviation, in partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai, conducted the UAE’s first crewed eVTOL flight between two separate sites, from Dubai Jetman Helipad in Margham to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) on November 16, 2025, ahead of the Dubai Airshow 2025. The 17-minute journey marks a milestone in electric aerial taxi operations within the region.
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November 17, 2025, 11:23 (UTC +3)
UAE aerobatic team Al Fursan introduces new L 15 jets
The UAE aerobatic team, popularly known as Al Fursan, made one of the more eye catching transitions of the event by debuting its new Hongdu L 15 aircraft. The team previously flew the MB 339 for roughly 15 years. Although display teams often keep their jets for much longer, the switch reflects the UAE’s broader push toward modernized training platforms and updated display capabilities.
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November 17, 2025, 11:23 (UTC +3)
Qatar Airways signs with Collins to optimize Boeing 787 fleet efficiency
Qatar Airways has teamed up with Collins Aerospace to deploy the Ascentia analytics solution across the carrier’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. The system leverages real-time sensor data and historical fleet records to provide predictive insights into component health and performance.
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November 17, 2025, 11:09 (UTC +3)
Emirates places order for 65 more Boeing 777-9 aircraft
The first big order announcement at Dubai Airshow 2025 came from Emirates, which added 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft to its already significant order book. The commitment strengthens the airline’s position as the largest 777X customer and reinforces the aircraft’s long-term role in the airline’s network planning.
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November 17, 2025, 10:08 (UTC +3)
Emirates to roll out Starlink Wi Fi across its fleet
Emirates announced its intention to introduce Starlink connectivity, positioning the carrier among the first major long haul operators to commit to the new satellite internet service. The move underscores the shift toward high bandwidth, low latency inflight connectivity and signals increasing competition among providers seeking to serve large international fleets.
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November 17, 2025, 09:47 (UTC +3)
Embraer signs support deal with Airlink for new E195 E2 fleet
Embraer used the show to reinforce its growing support footprint in the Middle East and Africa. The agreement with Airlink covers component pool services for the airline’s incoming E195 E2 aircraft. It reflects the increasing importance of aftermarket support as regional carriers introduce newer generation jets that require high dispatch reliability from day one.
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November 17, 2025, 03:02 (UTC +3)
Dubai Airshow: the top 3 rumored Airbus-Boeing jet orders
Dubai Airshow 2025: as the biggest aviation event of the year opens here are the top three rumored Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft orders.
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