DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — FlyDubai announced on Tuesday an order for 150 Airbus A321 aircraft.

Officials gave no price for the order. It’s a major expansion for the lower-cost sister airline of long-haul carrier Emirates.

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Abu Dhabi's long-haul carrier Etihad put in an order for 16 Airbus aircraft on Tuesday, part of its efforts to expand as its economic fortunes improve .

The order includes six A330-900s, seven A350-1000s and three A350F freighters, the two firms said at a news conference. They did not offer a cost for the deal. Airlines often negotiate lower prices in major orders.

Etihad made a record $476 million profit in 2024, part of a financial rebound for the Abu D

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