Qatar Airways threatens to quit oneworld alliance over subsidy row

The airline’s CEO Akbar Al Baker accuses one of his American partners of blocking its expansion

Abu Dhabi airport passenger traffic up 15.5% in April

The busiest routes in April were London Heathrow, Bangkok, Manila, Doha and Mumbai.

U.S. and Middle East airlines trade accusations on subsidy claim

Three major US airlines are trying to persuade their government to alter the “Open Skies” agreements with the UAE and Qatar

Qatar Airways CEO sees no need for concessions to US airlines

Al Baker said Qatar Airways expects to deliver its rebuttal to the U.S. airlines’ claims in the next few weeks

Gulf airlines’ standards ‘much better’ than international peers – Dubai Airports CEO

Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways are winning the global aviation race because of high standards rather than subsidies, says Paul Griffiths

Etihad Airways in expanded codeshare deal with Air France-KLM

The two carriers will share codes on more flights starting this year, opening more European cities to the Abu Dhabi-based airline’s customers.

Government to retain 75% stake in Kuwait Airways

Under a new proposal, 20 per cent of the airline’s shares will be offered to Kuwaiti citizens and 5 per cent to current and retired employees.

Boeing on track to deliver flydubai’s first 737 MAX in 2017

Testing of the new aircraft is slated to begin in the first half of 2016.

Emirates obtains naming rights for UK’s Spinnaker Tower

The structure, situated in Portsmouth, will be renamed Emirates Spinnaker Tower and rebranded in red.

Etihad-backed Alitalia unveils new cabins, services and livery

Seats and services are now more closely aligned with partner Etihad.

Emirates inks air-rail codeshare with France’s SNCF, adds 19 new destinations

The deal will help boost Emirates network in France and ease connectivity for passengers.

Etihad starts Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner services to Brisbane

The service will replace Etihad’s daily one-stop flight via Singapore.

Etihad Airways rejects subsidy claims, attacks U.S. airline ‘oligopoly’

The Abu Dhabi airline said U.S. Open Skies policy did not prohibit airlines from receiving shareholders loans.

Solar Impulse 2 forced to land in Japan

Poor weather conditions forced the plane to land in Nagoya, officials said.

Etihad starts A380 services to Sydney

The A380 will now operate one of the airline’s two daily services between Sydney and Abu Dhabi.

Jazeera Airways lodges interest in buying 35% Kuwait Airways stake

Kuwait Airways Company is currently undergoing a privatisation process by the Kuwaiti government.

Emirates to launch daily service to Bologna in Italy

The service is scheduled to begin on November 3, 2015 and will increase Emirates’ weekly flights serving Italy to 56.

Etihad posts 52.1% rise in 2014 net profit on strong passenger growth

The airline carried 14.8 million passengers in 2014, an increase of 22.3 per cent year-on-year.

Etihad to support 23,400 jobs, add $2.9bn to US economy in 2015 – study

By 2020, the airline will have committed $41 billion to the US’ GDP, an Etihad-commissioned study by Oxford found.

If you want Qatar state contracts, give us flight slots, says airline CEO

Akbar Al Baker’s remarks come after the Dutch government said it will temporarily stop granting new slots at Schiphol to Gulf airlines.

Dubai Aerospace sells US aircraft maintenance firm StandardAero

The terms of the transaction were not disclosed but earlier reports hinted that the sale was worth at least $1.8 billion.

Saudi Gulf Airlines plans to begin flights at start of November

The airline plans to fly from Dammam to three destinations, initially with a fleet of four Airbus A320s, an official said.

Etihad to respond to US government on subsidy claims by May end

The carrier will be the first among the three Gulf airlines to file an official response.

Airbus sees “significant” orders at Paris Airshow in June

Airbus’ A400M will be displayed on the ground at the Paris Airshow, but will not take part in daily flying displays.

GCC, EU plan joint aviation agreement

Officials from both the regions held extensive talks recently to discuss an agreement based on liberated skies.

US regulators decline to curb expansion of Gulf airlines over subsidy row

The regulators refused to take any action while they review whether the Gulf carriers received unfair subsidies.

Boeing appoints Bernie Dunn as head of Mideast business

Dunn had been president of Boeing Turkey and North Africa since July 2012 and succeeds Jeff Johnson.

Qatar Airways to fly A350 to Munich

Bavarian city set to become second German destination to have double-daily A350 flights

Saudi Arabian Airlines fined $1.6m for breaking EU aviation law

The airline was fined by the Belgian government for breaching EU carbon emissions rule.

Emirates plays off Airbus’ A350 against Boeing’s Dreamliner

Emirates’ head Tim Clark has said the airline will opt for either B787-10s or A350-900s in the next stage of its fleet development.