The airline will connect the UAE’s capital to Colombo with three flights a week on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Gulf Business speaks to Yvonne Moynihan, chief corporate and ESG officer, Wizz Air as the aviation industry is called upon to chart a path to net zero
The US route becomes the second destination after London to enjoy the A380 experience since Etihad returned its superjumbo to the skies
The transaction is subject to regulatory conditions and must comply with the right of first offer
Aviation accounts for an estimated 2-3 per cent of global carbon emissions
Top international events and an increase in airport capacity is pushing up air passenger numbers
UNWTO’s members include more than 500 companies, educational and research institutions, and NGOs
The air transport sector has previously pledged to align itself with global goals to cut emissions
The airline operated its first non-stop flight from Ras Al Khaimah to Kozhikode in the state of Kerala, India, on November 22
The carrier operated the demonstration flight from DXB with the fuel powering one of its four engines
The project is planning standards for drone routes and dedicated landing zones in low-altitude airspace and selected airport locations
The carrier’s growth strategy signifies a pivotal turning point in the airline’s journey with a significant economic contribution to Abu Dhabi
Spanish firm, Crysalion Mobility, unveils its eVTOL at the Dubai Airshow
Compensation provisions for flight delays, cancellations, overbooking and unexpected stopovers have been bolstered and extended
The UAE’s MoD-linked Tawazun Council signed deals with defence suppliers such as Edge, SAAB, and Thales
It marks the carrier’s 13th point within the US and takes its global network up to 345 destinations
The integration of digital capabilities and data-driven solutions will be crucial in building resilience and ensuring long-term growth in the aerospace sector
The integration of drone technology for maintenance tasks represents a leap forward for the carrier and is expected to speed up exterior inspections
EANAN’s eVTOLs are zero-emission and designed to carry heavy cargo as well as passenger transportation
The two entities will now work to formalise the definitive agreements covering the planned purchase over the coming months
The latest deal will take the airline’s total A350 order book to 65 units
Microsoft said it will extend its technical expertise to Riyadh Air by offering guidance in architecture design, scalability, and security reviews
The construction of the new hangar and workshop will start next year and is expected to be completed by the last quarter of 2026
The planemaker has been present in the Middle East for over fifty years, working with a wide range of governments and airlines
Riyadh Air COO Peter Bellew on being the region’s youngest airline, the national carrier’s ambitions, its current challenges, and being a digital native
Dubai Airports expects record-breaking numbers to continue in Q4 of this year and well into 2024
Benefits that would be available for guests booking flights on Saudia or Riyadh Air will be announced when Riyadh Air launches in 2025
With many carriers serving key population centres in Asia, Africa, and Europe, Boeing estimates the delivery of 3,025 new commercial aircraft in the region by 2042
The cumulative value of the 20 deals signed in the first two days of the Dubai Airshow 2023 was Dhs11.6bn, according to the Tawazun Council
The interline agreement with Condor boosts Emirates’ partner-airlines network to 30 codeshare and 121 interline partners