Total aircraft orders at Dubai Airshow 2025? Who won more orders? Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer

The Dubai Airshow 2025 opened with a wave of excitement as global aerospace giants showcased new aircraft, unveiled technology updates, and sealed multi-billion-dollar deals.

From major Gulf carriers to fast-growing African and European airlines, the event became a battleground for manufacturers competing to secure the highest number of aircraft orders.

In this article, we break down how Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer performed—and reveal which manufacturer ultimately won the order race.

Airbus: The Leader in Total Aircraft Orders

Airbus emerged as the numerical winner, closing the show with over 200 orders and commitments across its single-aisle and widebody families. The bulk of its success came from strong demand for the A321neo, but Airbus also scored notable wins in the long-haul market.

Key Airbus Highlights

• flydubai shocked the industry with its first-ever Airbus purchase: 150 A321neo (MoU).
• Etihad Airways expanded its fleet with 6 A330-900, 7 A350-1000, and 3 A350F freighters.
• Emirates added 8 more A350-900, boosting its total commitment to 73.
• Ethiopian Airlines placed an order for 6 A350-900.
• Additional commitments came from Silk Way West Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, and Air Europa.

With its diverse customer base and strong narrowbody demand, Airbus walked away with the largest aircraft count of the 2025 show.

Boeing: Fewer Orders, But Higher Dollar Value

While Boeing trailed Airbus in total aircraft numbers, it dominated in order value, thanks to major widebody deals—especially from Gulf carriers.

Boeing recorded around 184 orders and commitments, with the 777X and 787 families leading the charge.

Key Boeing Highlights

• Emirates placed the largest order of the entire show:
  65 Boeing 777-9 valued at $38 billion.
• flydubai reinforced its long-standing partnership with an MoU for 75 new 737 MAX, plus options for 75 more.
• Gulf Air firmed up orders for 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
• Other orders included Ethiopian Airlines (11 737 MAX 8) and Air Senegal (9 737 MAX + 6 options).

Despite finishing slightly behind in total volume, Boeing’s widebody strength positioned it as the value winner of Dubai Airshow 2025.

Embraer: A Solid Regional Jet Performance

Embraer delivered a steady and strategic performance, focusing on the regional aviation market where it continues to dominate. While its numbers are naturally smaller than Airbus and Boeing, Embraer secured meaningful deals in the E2 and E175 families.

Key Embraer Highlights

• Helvetic Airways placed a firm order for 3 E195-E2, with options for 5 more.
• Air Côte d’Ivoire ordered 4 E175, with purchase rights for 8 additional aircraft.
• The UAE Armed Forces acquired 2 Praetor 600 executive jets for VIP transport.
• Embraer showcased the KC-390 Millennium, E195-E2, E190F, and Eve Air Mobility concepts, though no major military aircraft orders were announced.

Overall, Embraer secured 7 firm commercial aircraft, plus options for up to 13 more—consistent with its targeted presence at major airshows.

Who Won the Order Race?

Each manufacturer scored important wins—but in different categories:

Winner: Airbus (Most Aircraft Ordered)

Airbus led the show with 200+ orders, boosted by the surprise flydubai A321neo deal.

Winner: Boeing (Highest Total Deal Value)

Boeing’s widebody strength, especially the Emirates 777X order, gave it the largest monetary value of the show.

Winner: Embraer (Regional Jet Market)

Embraer secured key regional jet contracts and maintained its dominance in the sub-150-seat segment.

Final Verdict

The 2025 Dubai Airshow delivered one of the most balanced showdowns in recent years.

• Airbus won on volume,
• Boeing won on value, and
• Embraer held its ground in the regional jet sector.

Together, the three manufacturers helped push the airshow’s total commitments into the hundreds, shaping fleet strategies across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and beyond.

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