The airline operates the largest A380 fleet globally and will be “a powerful tool” to further Dubai’s bid.
More than 40 per cent of flydubai’s new routes last year concentrated on CIS and Central and Eastern Europe destinations.
But Airbus had a stronger year in the competitive single-aisle arena as it received 455 deliveries, while Boeing recorded 415 for its next-generation B737s
As countries around the world ground their 787s on battery fears, analysts say the new aircraft is only facing teething problems.
Qatar Airways CEO says it will only resume 787 operations “when we are clear that the aircraft meets the full requirements of the Airworthiness Directive”.
MENA region to be core focus of new strategy and the aim is for Bahraini businesses to forge closer links with regional markets.
Sales forecast at Dhs 6.6 billion for 2013, says executive vice chairman Colm McLoughlin.
Regional airports were warned today to remain vigilant from ever-present security threats.
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker says the carrier has no plans to acquire stakes in any Indian airlines.
Abu Dhabi airline’s arrival in May will help boost Netherlands-UAE trade links, currently valued at $3.6 billion
Tim Clark tells Gulf Business the airline industry will continue to face problems in 2013.
Four European routes now feature the aircraft, which remains the subject of an FAA review
Once the refurbishment of Terminal 1 is complete next year, it will be linked via a new elevated train system to Concourse D, which is currently under construction.
Qatar Airways bought the 35 per cent stake last year and sold it back for the original price of $117.5 million.
Boeing said Federal Aviation Administration will find no significant issues with Dreamliner safety.
The emirate has just opened the world’s first airport terminal purpose-built to handle Airbus A380 planes.
The Abu Dhabi airline set a new record for the number of people it carried in a single day.
Middle East airlines recorded a 10.5 per cent international passenger demand growth in November, says IATA.
The carrier’s chief executive has said he is not worried by the latest faults to affect Boeing’s 787 aircraft.
Etihad Cargo announces new direct weekly freighter operation from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou.
The on-off negotiations over 60 fighter jets have been ongoing for several years.
Two more 787s have been grounded after mechanical problems and fuel leaks.
Fuel burn savings, reliability and cabin comfort made it “a sound investment” choice.
Gulf carriers are looking to capitalise on national carrier LOT’s precarious commercial situation, and others regionally
It marks the airline’s fifth route in Saudi, alongside Riyadh, Jeddah, Medina and Dammam
The German airline, in which Etihad has a 29 per cent stake, will now be headed by strategy chief Wolfgang Prock-Schauer.
Gulf Air cited “commercial reasons” for the decision, which will place the carrier under renewed scrutiny.
A fifth daily non-stop service is being introduced between Dubai and Bangkok, swelling services to 35 flights a week from March 31.
The passenger complex at the new Dubai World Central Al Maktoum International Airport could open as soon as Q1 2013.
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad could pay up to $330 million for a 24 per cent stake in Jet Airways, says source.