Thales' Elias Merrawe on shaping the future of flight

Thales’ Elias Merrawe on shaping the future of flight

The VP – Civil Business for Thales in the Middle East, shares the company’s  commitment to sustainability, its strategic partnerships with UAE entities, and supporting the UAE’s ambitious aviation goals

Dubai International welcomes 68.8m passengers from Jan-Sept '24

Dubai International welcomes 68.6m passengers from Jan-Sept ’24

India maintained its position as the top destination market, with 8.9 million guests in the first nine months, followed by Saudi Arabia with 5.6 million

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways posts 66% rise in nine-month profit

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways posts 66% rise in nine-month profit

The national airline reported a profit after tax of $368m (Dhs1.4bn), up from $222m a year earlier

Dubai begins construction of its first air taxi station near DXB

Dubai begins construction of its first air taxi station near DXB

The state-of-the-art facility is designed to handle around 42,000 landings and 170,000 passengers annually

Air Arabia reports Q3 net profit rise of 8% to Dhs564m

The airline launched 22 new routes across its hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan, further strengthening its network and geographic reach

UAE’s Damac Group to launch luxury airline, register for free flights

UAE’s Damac Group to launch new ‘luxury airline’, register for free flights

The luxury airline will fly to six sought-after holiday destinations: Seychelles, Maldives, Bali, Bora Bora, Fiji, and Hawaii

Emirates Group posts $2.8bn in 2024/25 half-year profit

Emirates Group posts record half-year profit on robust travel demand

The group’s revenues in the first six months of its financial year jumped by 5 per cent to $19.3bn (Dhs70.8bn)

Abu Dhabi airports’ nine-month passenger jumps 31.2%

Abu Dhabi airports’ nine-month passenger jumps 31.2%

The growth in passenger traffic was more pronounced in Q3 2024, with Abu Dhabi airports serving 7.7 million passengers

The future of travel IATA passenger survey reveals trends -GettyImages-1488420701

The future of travel: IATA passenger survey reveals key trends

Passengers are not just looking for a flight; they want a seamless, tech-enhanced experience from booking to boarding

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air places order for 60 Airbus A321neo

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air places order for 60 Airbus A321neo

The deal, signed at the Future Investment Initiative forum in Riyadh, brings to 132 the total number of jets ordered by Riyadh Air

Emirates inks strategic deals with Vietnam Airlines, VietJet

Emirates inks strategic deals with Vietnam Airlines, VietJet

Under the new MoU, the airlines will explore opportunities to expand connectivity beyond their current interline agreement and potentially integrate reciprocal loyalty benefits

Aviation sector’s share to Dubai GDP seen at $53bn by 2030

Aviation sector’s share of Dubai GDP seen at $53bn by 2030

The share of the aviation industry to Dubai’s economy hit a record Dhs137bn in gross value added, equivalent to 27 per cent of the GDP

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways buys 16 aircraft engines for Dhs1.5bn

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways buys 16 aircraft engines for Dhs1.5bn

The sale includes nine GEnx engines for the Boeing 787 aircraft and five GP7200 engines for the Airbus A380

Emirates SkyCargo orders 5 Boeing 777F, weighs more freighter orders

Emirates SkyCargo orders 5 Boeing 777F, weighs more freighter orders

Together with its previous orders, the carrier now has 14 Boeing 777Fs pending delivery from Boeing until the end of 2026

Emirates Airline chides Boeing over fresh 777X delays

Dubai’s Emirates Airline chides Boeing over fresh 777X delay

With the delay in Boeing 777X model, Emirates has been compelled to implement a costly retrofit program to extend the service life of its existing jets

More airlines fly over Afghanistan amid regional tensions

Taliban officials claim the number of overflights were even higher in recent days than FlightRadar24 data has shown

dnata, beOnd partner to elevate premium travel from Dubai

All-business airline beOnd lands new partnership with dnata

In the next five years, beOnd aims to expand its network to 60 global destinations

IATA 80TH AGM - aviation industry meets in Dubai

These latest flight disruptions could impact your travel plans

Many airlines are taking precautionary measures, with flights to Israel, Lebanon, and beyond affected

Dubai Airports announces world’s largest rooftop solar panel installation

Massive rooftop solar installation announced for Dubai Airports

The solar initiative, set to generate a total of 39 megawatts peak (MWp) of clean energy, will see the installation of 62,904 solar panels across both DWC and DXB

Saudia, Delta Air Lines team up to expand global network

Saudia, Delta Air Lines team up to expand global network

Delta customers will gain access to nine destinations in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, while Saudia flyers will gain access to 12 destinations in the US

UAE’s DAE, AXA clinch deal as UK battle over jets ‘lost’ in Russia kicks off

UAE’s DAE, AXA clinch deal as battle over jets ‘lost’ in Russia kicks off

The Dubai aircraft leasing firm had valued its claim for 22 aircraft, one engine and one piece of equipment at $737.8m

Just over 80 flights diverted after Iran missile attack on Israel

An estimated 81 flights — operated by the likes of Emirates, British Airways, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways — have been diverted

Qatar Airways to buy 25% stake in Virgin Australia from Bain

Qatar Airways to buy 25% stake in Virgin Australia from Bain

The stake sale serves as a cornerstone investment ahead of an anticipated return of Virgin Australia into public ownership

Zayed international Airport's Northern Runway reopens Image WAM Abu Dhabi Airports

Upgraded Northern Runway at Zayed International Airport reopens

The reopening of the Northern Runway will allow Zayed International Airport to more effectively manage increasing airline demand

Travel to US to get easier for UAE citizens; here's why

Travel to US to get easier for UAE citizens: here’s why

Emirati citizens who apply and are approved for the Global Entry programme will benefit from expedited entry at 75 airports across the US and other participating countries

Menzies sets up cargo facility in Africa at MPM

Menzies Aviation expands presence in Africa with new cargo facility

Menzies Aviation has been operating at Maputo Airport since 2018, offering services like lounge management and ground handling

Riyadh Air, Sutherland to develop digitally native financial operations

Riyadh Air, Sutherland to develop digitally native financial operations

This partnership supports Riyadh Air’s goal of becoming the world’s first fully digital airline as it prepares to expand to over 100 destinations by 2030

Etihad Airways sees rise in pax traffic in August

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad transports 12 million passengers in 8 months

Etihad’s operating fleet rose to 95 from 79 in the same period last year

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Morafiq partner to offer home check-in service

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi introduces home check-in service

The service can be scheduled from 24 hours to five hours before a flight’s departure

Yas Island Airport Lounge unveiled at Zayed International Airport

Yas Island debuts arrival lounge at Zayed International Airport; details here

Yas Island Lounge will welcome visitors headed to the destination with all the information they need to start planning their adventure