Etihad Starts Flights To Armenia

The new Abu Dhabi – Yerevan route will offer a total of 1,088 seats per week.

Airbus Lags Boeing In Order Race Despite Busy June

The European planemaker posted 515 orders between January and June, or 290 when adjusted for cancellations.

Qatar Airways Launches Daily Non-Stop Flights To Dallas/Fort Worth

The new service is estimated to add around $200 million annually to the US destination’s economy.

Gama Aviation Opens Private Aviation Terminal In Sharjah

The terminal is the first phase of a $15 million investment which will include new hangar and maintenance facilities.

Dubai’s Empire Aviation Group Adds New Aircraft To African Fleet

The latest aircraft, a Challenger 605 model, was acquired for a private owner by EAG.

Qatar Airways CEO Threatens To Halt Airbus Orders If Slots Denied

Gulf airlines have said that European governments were seeking to restrict fair competition by giving airlines based closer to home preference when awarding airport slots.

Etihad Increases Frequency On Indian Routes

Double-daily frequencies will be operated to Bangalore, Chennai, Kozhikode and Hyderabad.

Etihad’s Fleet Expands To 101 Aircraft

The Abu Dhabi state carrier received two new Airbus aircraft – a A321-231 and a A320-200, that expanded its fleet to over 100 planes.

Etihad Airways Signs Maintenance Deal With Air New Zealand

As part of the deal, Etihad will perform all scheduled and non-scheduled line maintenance on Air New Zealand aircrafts.

Runway Work Cuts Dubai Airport Traffic In May

Dubai International’s passenger traffic rose 9.2 per cent to 29.61 million people during the first five months of this year.

Airbus Plans To Revamp A330 With Rolls-Royce Engines

General Electric – the main alternative A330 engine supplier – is reportedly no longer in the running for the $2 billion “A330neo” revamp.

Etihad Launches Mobile Boarding Passes

The mobile passes will be available to travellers on select routes and will help reduce paper wastage, said the Abu Dhabi carrier.

Etihad Agrees On Principal Terms To Buy 49% Of Alitalia

The two carriers have been in talks since December, but a deal has so far been elusive.

Dubai’s Emirates Airline Suspends Flights To Peshawar

Flights are suspended until further notice and passengers will be rebooked on alternative Emirates flights, the airline said.

New $5bn Islamic Aircraft Leasing Fund Launched; Will Target GCC

ALIF Fund will be managed by the International Airfinance Corporation with Airbus and IDB as investors and partners.

Jazeera Airways’ Leasing Unit Inks Deal With Portuguese Airline

As per the deal, the company will place two Airbus A320 aircraft on long-term leases with Lisbon-based airline TAP Portugal.

Flydubai Opens Dubai Business Class Lounge

Free wifi, food and beverages available to the airline’s premium passengers at Terminal 2

French City Nice Most Popular Destination For UAE Private Jet Users

Paris and London are the second third most favoured destinations, according to a study by Private Jet Charter.

Etihad Cargo Among The World’s Top 10 Performing Global Air Cargo Operators

The cargo operator was included in the list after seeing record April and May tonnage.

Emirates To Launch A380 On San Francisco, Houston Routes

The airline will add over 135 seats to San Francisco and 137 seats to Houston after it launches the jumbo A380 on these routes.

Etihad Airways Denies Talks With Malaysian Airlines Over Equity Stake

Shares of Malaysian Airline System Bhd rose the most in more than a year on Wednesday following a media report that the carrier will form a partnership with Etihad Airways.

Air Arabia Adds Four Flights Between Ras Al Khaimah And Muscat

The low-cost carrier will now operate 21 weekly flights between the UAE and Muscat.

Qatar Airways Starts Tokyo Haneda Flights

Doha carrier now serves both city hubs and is the latest carrier to fly to the more conveniently located airport

Bahrain’s Gulf Air Resumes Athens Flights

Carrier resumes flights to Greek capital after two-year absence

Qatar Airways A380 Deliveries Delayed Again – CEO

The delivery had been expected around the end of May, but was pushed back after the airline rejected the aircraft during a pre-delivery inspection.

Airbus To Increase Seat Capacity On Popular A320 Models

The more densely arranged cabins will be available early next year.

Alitalia Board Votes To Accept Etihad Offer, Rapidly Do Deal – CEO

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad is prepared to invest up to $1.70 billion over the next four years.

Qatar Airways Launches Direct Flights To Miami

Miami International Airport becomes the airline’s sixth US gateway, and it’s 142nd destination from Doha.

Etihad Flights To Have Live World Cup Streaming On Long Haul Routes

All 64 games will be transmitted live by IMG Media using Etihad’s inflight entertainment system, E-box.

Exclusive: Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Plans To Buy 49% Stake In Alitalia – CEO

Etihad is looking to invest up to $1.7 billion in Alitalia over the next four years.