Emirates launches A380 on Prague, Taipei routes

The craft will address growing demand on both routes

Etihad Airways 2015 profit jumps 41% on passenger growth

“Our profitability clearly demonstrates the success of our business strategy,” said president and chief executive James Hogan

Airbus should do better job selling A380 superjumbo – Emirates chairman

Emirates has ordered 142 A380s, of which 75 are in operation

Qatar Airways has “agreement” for Royal Air Maroc stake

The airline could also dump Airbus over its Pratt and Whitney engines

ATM: Qatar Airways puts Saudi plans on hold

CEO Akbar Al Baker also told ATM that Meridiana talks were ongoing

Flydubai crash: Five prompt safety recommendations issued by report

Report suggests pilot errors in attempted landing may have caused crash

Video: Saudia launches new low cost airline Flyadeal

The new carrier aims to begin operations by mid-2017

Obstacles on the line for GCC rail projects

The region’s ambitious rail plans are falling victim to budget cuts but could public private partnerships be the answer?

Dubai airport posts 6.9% rise in February passenger traffic

India remained the top destination country in February

Emirates orders two additional Airbus A380s for delivery in 2017

The airline currently operates the world’s largest fleet of the A380

Flydubai crash: Initial report confirms pilots were landing in manual mode

The report by Russian investigators also affirmed “difficult weather conditions”

Qatar Airways adds second daily flight to New York

The added service will be operated by an Airbus A350

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Sharjah joins Dubai in levying Dhs 35 airport fee

The charge will be levied on passengers exiting via the airport

Dubai ranks high among world’s top 10 busiest airports in 2015

The emirate moved up three spots to rank third globally

Qatar Airways upgrades Geneva route to Dreamliner

The move will almost double capacity on the direct daily service

After the flydubai tragedy, should we be worried about safety in the air?

Despite all the fears, today’s air travel is safer than it has ever been

EgyptAir hijacking ends with no casualties

Flight MS181 was hijacked by a passenger who said he was wearing an explosives belt

Emirates may downgrade A380 service to Houston – Tim Clark

The slowdown in the oil industry has led to a drop in demand on the route

Emirates unveils new business class seat

A larger screen TV and more lighting options are among the additions.

Qatar Airways’ new business class to feature private cabins

Reports suggest the new offering will offer first-class style private cabins closed with sliding doors

UAE purchases 8 drones in deals worth Dhs 1.47bn

Drone deal was one of three announced at UMEX yesterday.

Qatar Airways’ new Sydney route to generate $178m, 3000 jobs in Australia

The direct route between Doha and Sydney began on March 3

Over 615,000 people used Abu Dhabi airport’s US pre-clearance facility in 2015

The facility is the first of its kind in the Middle East, Asia and Africa

Emirates to unveil revamped business class seats for its Boeing 777 aircraft

The design and shape of the new seat is inspired by the interior of a sports car

Pictures: Lufthansa opens new lounge in Dubai’s Concourse D

The airline also rolls out electronic bag tags

Emirates announces codeshare with Russia’s S7 Airlines

Deal will include the Moscow – St Petersburg route

Emirates delays ‘world’s longest flight’ Dubai to Panama again

Route may not begin until early 2017.

Qatar Airways’ first Sydney flight arrives in Doha

New route will be operated by a Boeing 777-300.

Oman’s new low cost carrier named Salam Air

Name was chosen following an online poll.

Airbus says work underway on new A330 Regional for launch customer Saudia

The Saudi national carrier has placed an order for 20 A330-300 Regional aircraft.