Dubai Airshow: Emirates To Order More A380s – Chairman

The Dubai-based airline is the largest customer of the A380s with an current order of 90 jets.

Dubai Airshow: Boeing Denies Plan To Speed Up 777X Jet Development

The US aircraft manufacturer said it was sticking to plans to deliver the 777X in mid-2020.

Dubai Airshow: Etihad In Talks To Buy 75 Airbus Jets

The roughly $16 billion order, is expected to include around 50 of the European planemaker’s long-haul A350.

Growing The Gulf As An Aviation Hub

The region’s aviation future looks bright, but attention must be paid to capacity and safety challenges, says Hussein Dabbas, MENA regional vice president for the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Boeing Values Future ME Market At $550bn

The plane manufacturer predicts the region will need 2,610 new airplanes over the next 20 years.

Will Emirates Emerge As The Biggest Buyer At The Dubai Airshow?

The carrier is expected to place a commitment for up to 150 Boeing 777X aircraft during the Airshow.

Virgin Australia Seeks $325m In Rights Issue

Etihad Airways, one of Virgin Australia’s shareholders, is committed to the offer and will raise its exposure via the capital raising.

$100bn Boeing Order To Dominate Dubai Airshow

Emirates is expected to place an order for as many as 150 of the new 777X passenger jets.

ME Business Jet Market “More Developed Than China Or Russia”

Airbus hopes the display of the Emirates Executive ACJ319 at next week’s show will lead to more sales.

Emirates Adding Second Daily A380 To Munich

Munich authorities will have weighed up the increased traffic benefits against the impact it will likely have on Lufthansa’s Dubai-Munich loads.

Flynas To Launch New Business Class

Saudi carrier to roll out new premium product as it seeks a fresh start in 2014.

Etihad Wins India Competition Watchdog Nod For Jet Air Stake

The Abu Dhabi carrier already has the Indian cabinet’s approval.

Boeing-Qatar Airways: A Dreamy Relationship?

Following the grounding of the 787 Dreamliner this year, Boeing’s relationship with Qatar Airways’ Akbar Al Baker is back on track, but there is no room for further mistakes.

Emirates’ Half-Year Results – Why Is Profit Flat?

The carrier’s marginal growth was caused in part by a cracked wings issue suffered by the A380, says aviation analyst Saj Ahmad.

Emirates Airline Reports 2% Net Profit Rise

The Emirates Group announced figures of Dhs2.2 billion net profit for the first six months of its fiscal year.

Air Arabia Q3 Net Profit Drops 9%

The carrier made a net profit of Dhs206 million in the third quarter, compared with Dhs226 million in the corresponding period in 2012.

The Global Pilot Shortage

As the international aviation industry expands, will there be enough trained pilots to fly the planes?

Etihad In Potential Airbus Jet Order

The carrier is also finalising a deal with Boeing, with one or both deals set to be announced at next week’s Dubai Airshow.

Open Doors For India’s Airspace?

Is India set to loosen its protectionism over the national airline sector? It’s about time it did.

Wizz Air Offers Dubai Passengers Priority Boarding

The service costs an additional €10 per flight on services to Kiev, Sofia, Budapest and Bucharest.

High Times For Private Aviation

With a new business aviation hub in Dubai’s DWC and growing competition, the market for private jets looks set to reach new heights.

Dubai Airshow Preview

Set in the new Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai’s Airshow is set to be bigger than ever.

Flydubai Secures $228m Loan To Finance Six Jets

The financing is for six Boeing 737-800 aircraft three of which are scheduled to be delivered in the second half of 2014.

Qatar Airways Launching Hangzhou Flights

Airline prepares to launch its seventh Chinese destination in 10 years.

Emirates Starts Sialkot Services

Dubai carrier is eyeing a wide range of export opportunities.

Etihad Airways Suspends Libya Flights For Security Reasons

The Abu Dhabi carrier suspended flights on Thursday after an assessment of the ‘exiting situation’ at Tripoli airport.

Emirates, Qantas – Friends For Life?

Over six months have passed since Dubai’s Emirates signed a codeshare agreement with struggling Australian carrier Qantas. Gulf Business explores the impact of the deal.

Etihad-Air Berlin Tie Up “Has Room To Improve”

Munich Airport’s president and CEO flew into the UAE to see how it can attract more passengers.

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths

Dubai International Will Become The World’s Largest Airport

Dubai Airport CEO believes DXB will soon become the world’s largest airport for international travel.

Dubai Airshow Gears Up For Take Off

Delegates can expect plenty of space, inside and out, when they visit the dedicated Dubai World Central site in November.