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Dubai Airshow: flynas firms up 10 A321XLRs

Saudi Arabia’s first low-cost airline, flynas, has signed a firm order for 10 A321XLRs at the 2019 Dubai Airshow.


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The agreement was signed by Bandar Almohanna, flynas Chief Executive Officer and Christian Scherer Airbus Chief Commercial Officer.

In 2016, flynas signed an agreement for 80 A320neo family and currently operates a fleet of 27 A320ceos and four A320neos.

In 2018, the airline transported more than 6.6 million passengers on 60,000 domestic and international flights. The airline is currently operating over 1,200 flights weekly to 17 domestic destinations and 53 international destinations.

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The A321XLR is the next evolutionary step from the A321LR, looking at delivering an extra long range of up to 4,700nm. At the end of October 2019, the A320neo Family had over 7,000 firm orders from over 110 customers worldwide.
 

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Renishaw’s AM systems integrated into Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE

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Renishaw’s AM systems integrated into Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE

12 November 2025

Renishaw’s full range of RenAM 500 series of metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems and TEMPUS technology are now integrated into the 3DEXPERIENCE virtual machine from Dassault Systèmes.

BIAS 2026 to focus on AAM, sustainability and innovation

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BIAS 2026 to focus on AAM, sustainability and innovation

11 November 2025

The biennial Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) - taking place next year, 18th-20th November 2026 - is to feature a dedicated focus on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), consider efforts to build a more sustainable aviation infrastructure and explore defence and space business innovation.

Airspace modernisation consultation to transform Scottish skies

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Airspace modernisation consultation to transform Scottish skies

11 November 2025

The Scottish Airspace Modernisation consultation opened last month – to enable smarter more direct flight paths that minimise environmental impact – is giving communities, political representatives and other stakeholders the opportunity to share their views on the proposed changes.

Manchester Airport unveils new memorial

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Manchester Airport unveils new memorial

11 November 2025

Manchester Airport has unveiled a new memorial to a WWII RAF squadron based on the airport site, which will be central to the airport’s Armistice Day commemorations this morning.

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Skyports commences BlueWater 2 drone demonstrator

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Skyports commences BlueWater 2 drone demonstrator

11 November 2025

Skyports Drone Services (Skyports) has commenced operations of its UK clean maritime drone demonstrator BlueWater 2, which is designed to advance green, smart shipping in the UK, supported by Innovate UK’s CMDC 6.

Loganair named domestic airline of the year

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Loganair named domestic airline of the year

11 November 2025

UK regional airline Loganair, has won the domestic airline of the year for an unprecedented fifth consecutive year at the Scottish Passenger Agent’s Association (SPAA) Awards 2025.

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