With over 1,400 exhibitors from more than 95 countries and over 190 aircraft on static display, day two of Dubai Airshow witnessed the signing of various landmark deals and announcements.
New aircraft orders also continued during day two. This included EGYPTAIR announcing an order for ten new Airbus A350-900s, providing the airline with 25% less fuel burn and, in turn, reduced emissions.
Oman Air announced the order and delivery of the operator’s first 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), its first dedicated cargo aircraft, while SCAT Airlines announced an order for seven Boeing 737-8 airplanes.
Ethiopian Airlines, meanwhile committed to ordering 11 Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 20 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, with an opportunity for 15 and 21 additional jets, respectively, representing the largest-ever purchase of Boeing airplanes in African history.
Timothy Hawes, Managing Director of Tarsus Middle East, commented: “Day two of the Dubai Airshow 2023 has surpassed our expectations, setting a new standard for global aerospace events. The dynamic atmosphere was charged with ground-breaking deals and strategic partnerships, reflecting the vibrant evolution of the aerospace sector. The new innovations and significant deals not only highlighted the industry’s commitment to sustainable and efficient future growth, but also underscored the Airshow’s role as a catalyst for shaping the future of aerospace. We are excited and optimistic about the potential collaborations and developments that the next few days will bring, as we continue to foster a space for innovation and progress.”
Day two also saw the signing of an agreement between Airbus and Mubadala to provide internship opportunities for Emirati senior university students in engineering.
Over the next three years, twelve Emirati senior engineering students will be hosted at the Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France, where they will perform their internship under the supervision of Airbus experts and specialists.
At the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) pavilion, ANRA Technologies unveiled its Vertiport Management System (VMS), for managing Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Urban Air Mobility (UAM) aircraft at vertiport facilities.
This web-based platform, it says, addresses the growing demand for digital solutions in autonomous VTOL aircraft operations, ensuring safe and efficient vertiport services by coordinating real-time data exchange.