The 737-800 Ukraine International Airlines jet crashed on January 8, killing all 176 people onboard
Author: Bloomberg
Emirates’ resort in Australia to remain closed as bushfire crisis continues
The airline has also pledged relief for those affected
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways targets zero net carbon emissions by 2050
The airline is also committed to reduce single use plastics by 80 per cent by 2022
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways enters into agreement with UK’s easyJet
Customers can purchase tickets through the easyJet global website connecting the two airlines’ networks
UAE airlines cancel flights to the Philippines due to volcanic eruption
The sudden eruption of the Taal volcano – 65km south of Manila – has led to a mass evacuation
Iran admits it accidentally shot down Boeing jet that killed 176 people
Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was flying close to a “sensitive” military site when it was downed because of “human error,” the army said
Power Letters 2020: Sir Tim Clark, President, Emirates Airline
While 2019 has been a successful year for Emirates, the airline is determined to keep growing and investing in its business
Iran may seek US help in jet crash probe through UN treaty
The 737-800 Ukraine International Airlines jet crashed on Wednesday morning, killing all 176 people onboard
Emirates launches discounted fares for 2020
The offer is valid for bookings from January 8-23, for travel until November 30, 2020
Oman Air cancels over 700 flights in January 2020
The move ensued the Public Authority of Civil Aviation’s directive to suspend activities of the Boeing 737 Max airliner
Emirates, flydubai cancel Baghdad flights
Iran fired dozens of missiles at US bases in Iraq on Tuesday night
UAE approves Air Arabia Abu Dhabi as national carrier
The launch of the new low-cost airline was announced last year
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad waives flight change fee for Australian residents as bushfires rage
The waivers will apply for travel to or from Australia
Revealed: The world’s top 20 safest airlines for 2020
The UAE’s Etihad and Emirates feature among the top 10 safest airlines
Dubai’s Emirates warns of peak travel at the start of the New Year
The busiest days anticipated are January 1-4, 2020
Saudi starts trial operations at new Arar airport
Once operational, the new Arar airport will have the capacity for 1.04 million annual passengers
Can you own a private jet if you care about climate change?
A private jet emits as much as 20 times more carbon dioxide per passenger mile than a commercial airliner
Boeing discloses ‘very disturbing’ messages on Max to FAA
The disclosure came the same day that Boeing ousted its chief executive officer
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to increase its seasonal flights to Alexandria, Salalah
A new fifth weekly service introduced on both routes on Fridays
Emirates Airline president Tim Clark to step down in June 2020
Clark will step down from June 2020, but will remain an advisor to Emirates
Boeing ousts CEO, picks chairman to map exit from Max crisis
David Calhoun, who had served as chairman since October, will replace Dennis Muilenburg as CEO and president
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to launch new seasonal flights to Spain’s Malaga
Three weekly flights will operate via the Moroccan capital, Rabat, from June 26 to September 13, 2020
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways, Kuwait Airways sign new codeshare deal
The codeshare will cover selected routes operated by the airlines for travel starting in early January
What comes next for the region’s aviation sector?
Earlier this year, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) downgraded its 2019 profit forecast for the global air transport industry
