Dubai cements super-hub strategy with $50 billion jet orders

By Tim Hepher, Alexander Cornwell and Pesha Magid DUBAI (Reuters) -Dubai carriers threw down the gauntlet to emerging regional rivals with more than $50 billion of Boeing jet orders on Monday, as competition intensifies to secure dwindling supplies of long-haul jets and anticipate growth in international travel.

Dubai Airshow, Day 1: Over 200 new aircraft ordered

200 aircraft sold, many more to go. That was the takeaway from the Dubai Airshow’s first day. Marquee customers included Dubai’s own Emirates and Flydubai. The first day of the Dubai Airshow was Monday and Boeing won the day. The aircraft manufacturer …