Day three of Dubai Airshow 2025 delivered a steady mix of commercial and cargo aircraft orders, new airline customers for both Airbus and Boeing, and one notable defence-industry localisation announcement.
The day’s activity highlighted continued demand for narrowbody growth in the region, fresh commitments from established Gulf carriers, and renewed momentum in the freighter market. Below is a summary of all the Day 3 announcements published by AeroTime.
Looking for the Day 2 highlights? You can find the full list of announcements here.
Tawazun signs deal with MBDA and Flyr for defence localisation in UAE
Tawazun Economic Council (UAE) and MBDA, together with Flyr, signed a localisation and supply-chain agreement at Dubai Airshow 2025 to bolster domestic defence manufacturing and integration.
Emirates and Air Canada expand strategic partnership
Emirates and Air Canada have agreed to extend and expand their strategic partnership through 2032, increasing codeshare routes, enhancing loyalty-benefits and strengthening cargo cooperation between Canada, the UAE and beyond.
Emirates orders eight more Airbus A350-900s
Emirates has ordered eight additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft at Dubai Airshow 2025, bringing its A350 fleet to 73 units.
Buraq Air becomes new Airbus A320neo family customer
Buraq Air has selected the Airbus A320neo family as its first jet-type, becoming a new customer for Airbus at Dubai Airshow 2025. The decision signals a major step up for the Libyan carrier’s regional fleet ambitions.
Uzbekistan Airways signs lease deals to acquire six A321neos
Uzbekistan Airways signed agreements with two Chinese lessors at Dubai Airshow to acquire a total of six new Airbus A321neo aircraft.
Riyadh Air orders 120 CFM LEAP-1A engines to power 60 Airbus A321neos
Riyadh Air has placed a firm order for 120 CFM LEAP-1A engines to power the 60 Airbus A321neo jets it ordered last year, including spare engines, as announced at Dubai Airshow 2025.
Uzbekistan Airways signs lease deals to acquire six A321neos
Uzbekistan Airways signed agreements with two Chinese lessors at Dubai Airshow to acquire a total of six new Airbus A321neo aircraft.
flydubai signs MoU for 75 Boeing 737 MAX
flydubai has entered a memorandum of understanding for 75 additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft at Dubai Airshow 2025, extending the airline’s narrowbody growth strategy and fleet renewal plan.
Silk Way West Airlines orders Airbus A350Fs
Silk Way West Airlines confirmed a firm order for multiple Airbus A350-900 freighters at Dubai Airshow 2025, bolstering its widebody cargo fleet as demand for excess-capacity routes grows.