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Many small suppliers announced executive changes and overhauls in their latest quarterly reports. “It’s turned out to be a year of restructuring,” says one.

After a lacklustre first day at the Dubai Airshow, the multi-billion dollar orders for commercial jets the show is famous for have finally begun rolling in. Plus, find out more about Russian Helicopters’ new light helicopter and the new marketing name for the Boeing-Embraer KC-390 airlifter. Listen in as our editors discuss the day’s events.

Boeing’s low-key approach with the 737 MAX at the Dubai Airshow hit an unexpected but welcomed snag on the show’s second day, as Turkish leisure carrier and MAX customer SunExpress exercised options for 10 737 MAX 8s.

The airline is using the long-haul aircraft on mostly short routes but has hopes for more intercontinental services.

Nanotube heat shield; HAPS in flight—UAVOS’ ApusDuo and AV’s Hawk30; Latecoere tests IFE by light; Army eyes hydrogen power.

Airbus believes aircraft following another one can reach up to 10% in fuel burn reduction by taking advantage of wake updraft. The manufacturer…

Emirates Airline signed a firm order for 50 Airbus A350s at the Dubai Airshow in what is the first step of several to transform its aircraft commitments and fleet plans.