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UAE rises four places in passport index, this nation holds the top spot

Henley Global Mobility Report Q3 2023 reveals that Japan has been knocked off the top spot for the first time in five years by Singapore

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Sharjah Airport received more than seven million visitors in H1 2023

It represents a 24.4 per cent growth over the corresponding period in 2022

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Travelling from Abu Dhabi to London? Now you have a chance to fly on Etihad Airways’ A380

Etihad’s double-decker aircraft will fly from Abu Dhabi International Airport to London Heathrow

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Passport, money, bag-tags? Why luggage woes are back

Luggage can go astray for any number of reasons, from airport Wifi signals to snafus on transfers between airlines and passengers are arming themselves with technology to keep track

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Flynas expands destination network from Jeddah

The Saudi carrier will introduce flights to Bishkek, Osh and Almaty and also enhance its frequency to Tashkent

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Sheikh Mohammed inspects Emirates Engineering Centre, A380 cabin retrofit programme

The Dubai ruler was given a tour of Emirates Airlines’ ongoing cabin refurbishment programme

Emirates connects 800 cities via partner deals

Emirates connects 800 cities via partner deals

The carrier plans to continue to evolve its partnership strategy by advancing many of its interline partnerships to full-fledged codeshare agreement

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Emirates customers in Paris can now access dedicated lounge

The carrier has partnered with Extime to offer the exclusive lounge in Terminal 1 of Paris Charles de Gaulle airport

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UAE, Austria sign air transport services deal

This agreement paves the way for closer ties between the two countries and a rise in trade exchange due to bolstered air transport services

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Emirates Group unveils new Innovation Majlis

The majlis will showcase the latest in robotics, hyper-reality, holograms, 3D printers and other advanced technologies

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Qatar Airways reports $1.21bn in net profit for FY2022-23

Passenger revenue rose by 100 per cent over last year, on a capacity increase of 31 per cent driven by 9 per cent higher yields and a load factor of 80 per cent

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Etihad Airways, MBZUAI to leverage AI to enhance UAE’s aviation industry

The MoU will create training opportunities for MBZUAI students to advance their understanding of the aviation industry while using AI to address challenges

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Emirates commences daily service to Montréal

The airline’s North American network now stands at 14 destinations

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Qatar Airways begins direct flights to Lyon from Doha

The services will operate every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

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Emirates announces job openings for cabin crew, ground staff

The latest recruitment campaign for cabin crew and ground staff follows a record year of growth for the airline and the global aviation sector

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Saudia launches first flight to Birmingham Airport

This is a significant step in Saudia’s strategy of expanding its international network and strengthening connections between the kingdom and the rest of the world

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Etihad Cargo expands European road feeder services to 90 airports

Etihad Cargo has partnered with Wallenborn Transports, offering seamless connectivity between its European gateways and Wallenborn’s network of airports in 27 countries

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ICV-certified companies granted special rates on Etihad Airways flights

The initiative is a collaborative effort between MoIAT and the airline, unveiled during this year’s ‘Make it in the Emirates Forum’

SalamAir operates six A320neo, six A321neo, and one Airbus A321 freighter

Oman’s SalamAir to launch flights to 18 routes from Fujairah Airport

The destination brings Salam Air’s network to 39 destinations across 13 countries

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Aircraft mega-deals prompt bubble warning from industry veterans

Industry veterans warn that the aviation market is showing signs of overheating with record number of aircraft orders placed

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Flying from Abu Dhabi Airport: Etihad Airways has tips to ensure hassle free travel

Air passenger traffic is expected to be at record highs during the summer holidays across the UAE

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Riyadh Air signs deal for 90 GEnx engines at Paris Air Show

The deal also includes spares and a services agreement to support the airline’s upcoming Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet

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Emirates adds extra flights for Hajj season and Eid Al Adha celebrations

The airline has deployed an additional 34 flights to popular destinations

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NEOM, Volocopter successfully complete Saudi Arabia’s first air taxi test flight

The air taxi’s test campaign focused on flight performance in local climate and environmental conditions

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Wizz Air adds 10th aircraft, introduces direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Cairo

The flights will operate on Wednesday and Sunday, starting November 1

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Travelling during Eid Al-Adha holidays? Follow these guidelines from Dubai Airports

Dubai International Airport will welcome an estimated 3.5 million guests through its doors between June 20 and July 3, with average total daily traffic reaching 252,000

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Saudi Arabia’s Scopa and Airbus sign $6.7bn helicopter deal

The helicopter deal is part of setting up a domestic defence industry to diversify the Saudi economy

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Oman’s SalamAir to lease three Airbus A330neo aircraft from Avolon

The letter of intent was signed during the Paris Air Show, and the initial delivery is scheduled for October 2023

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Etihad Airways launches direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Lisbon

The new service will be operated using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, offering 28 seats in Business and 262 seats in Economy

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Summer travel 2023: flydubai expects over 4.5 million passengers during season

The carrier will start operating to nine seasonal summer destinations from June 21 onwards