Dubai Airshow 2025 Day 2: flydubai, Etihad announce major Airbus deals

Day two of the Dubai Airshow 2025 brought a fresh wave of Airbus-centric deals, highlighting how regional carriers are intensifying their fleet expansion ahead of recovery and growth phases. To help readers navigate the most important developments, AeroTime has gathered the essential stories we published from the show so far.

Looking for the Day 1 highlights? You can find the full list of announcements here.

November 18, 2025, 11:54 (UTC +3)
flydubai to equip full fleet with Starlink in-flight internet from 2026

flydubai announced a partnership with Starlink to install high-speed, low-latency in-flight internet across its entire fleet from 2026. The rollout begins with 100 aircraft in 2026, covering more than 100 destinations.

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November 18, 2025, 10:41 (UTC +3)
Morocco orders Airbus H225M helicopters to replace Puma fleet

Morocco has placed an order for Airbus H225M helicopters, which will replace the Royal Moroccan Air Force’s aging Puma fleet. The contract includes aircraft, training and support, strengthening the country’s multi-mission and search-and-rescue capabilities.

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November 18, 2025, 10:41 (UTC +3)
Gulf Air finalizes order for 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Gulf Air has finalized an order for 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliners at Dubai Airshow 2025, adding to its existing commitments for the type. The aircraft will support the airline’s long-haul expansion and fleet modernization strategy, with deliveries scheduled toward the end of the decade.

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November 18, 2025, 10:14 (UTC +3)
Etihad confirms Airbus widebody deal including Avolon leases

Etihad Airways announced a major widebody expansion plan involving 32 Airbus aircraft through a mix of direct orders and lease commitments from Avolon. The deal includes A350-1000s, A330-900neos and A350F freighters, with deliveries beginning in 2027. The agreement builds on Etihad’s earlier commitments this year and secures some of the earliest available widebody delivery slots, supporting the airline’s long-term growth from Abu Dhabi.

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November 18, 2025, 9:53 (UTC +3)
flydubai places first Airbus A321neo order

flydubai has signed an MoU for up to 150 Airbus A321neo-family aircraft, marking the airline’s first-ever Airbus order and a major shift away from its exclusively Boeing narrowbody fleet. The agreement will complement the carrier’s existing 737 MAX backlog and upcoming 787-9 deliveries from 2026. The A321neo will support flydubai’s planned expansion at Dubai World Central and provide additional capacity on slot-constrained routes.

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