The Dubai Air Show proved its worth last week, with plenty of deals (though also a few expected ones unrealized). One cannot argue that its significance in the industry continues to grow.
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Airbus & Boeing Orders from Dubai:
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Etihad A330neo and A35K
Ethiopian A350 and MAXen
Air Europa A359
Buraq Air
China Southern’s new A350/A321neo cabins
New HHonors Tiers
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Regarding Starlink coverage, on a QR A350-1000 this month from DOH to ICN, Starlink did work over China. It did not work over Pakistan.
Thanks for reporting in. I’m dumbfounded how they’re getting away with operating over China.