Dubai’s Emirates resumes flights to Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires

The four-times weekly flights from Dubai to Rio de Janeiro with onward service to Buenos Aires will operate as EK247/EK248

Abu Dhabi Airports to introduce biometric tech

Abu Dhabi Airports to launch advanced biometric technology

The phased roll-out has begun with US flights from Abu Dhabi, offering facial recognition facility and an end to multiple passport and boarding pass checks

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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi marks first flight to Kuwait

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi now operates 28 direct routes from the capital

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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi commences first flight to Kuwait

The new route will strengthen connectivity within the GCC

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Abu Dhabi Airports unveils new brand identity

The new corporate identity underpins future growth plans for the airports operator

First Etihad Airways flight using SAF departs Tokyo

Flight EY871 departed Tokyo Narita airport at 3pm on Thursday, October 27

Saudia to purchase 100 electric jets in sustainability push

Saudia to purchase 100 electric jets in sustainability push

With zero operating emissions, the Lilium jets will enable sustainable and time-saving travel

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Qatar Airways signs SAF agreement with Gevo

The airline will be uplifting 5 million US gallons of neat SAF every year and will blend it with its existing supply of conventional jet fuel

Emirates activates codeshare, interline agreements with Batik Air

Dubai’s Emirates announces codeshare, interline agreements with Batik Air

The partnership expands connectivity for Emirates customers with access to 25 Indonesian points on a single ticket and one baggage policy

DXB to welcome 2.1 million passengers between October 21-30

Dubai’s DXB to welcome 2.1 million passengers between October 21-30

October 30 is expected to be the busiest day, with daily passenger traffic to exceed 259,000

Etihad Airways, World energy to operate NetZero flight

Etihad Airways, World Energy collaborate to operate ‘NetZero’ flight

The flight, which will be operated by Etihad’s Boeing 787 Greenliner, will leverage SAF Book & Claim systems in partnership with World Energy to overcome SAF logistical and infrastructure challenges

Former head of Portuguese national carrier named CEO of Etihad Aviation Group

Antonoaldo Neves succeeds Tony Douglas, who will serve during his transition period as an advisor to the board of ADQ Aviation and Aerospace Services Company

Flydubai to launch twice-weekly service to Osh in Kyrgyzstan

Flydubai to launch twice-weekly service to Osh in Kyrgyzstan

The addition of flights to Osh makes it the second point in Kyrgyzstan including the capital, Bishkek

Etihad Aviation Group ownership transferred to ADQ

Full ownership of Etihad Aviation Group transferred to ADQ

Earlier this year, Etihad Aviation Group’s ancillary businesses moved to holding company ADQ’s portfolio to form an integrated aviation support services company

Boeing 737 Max 7’s approval faces new tests from US regulators

The Federal Aviation Administration in an October 12 letter ordered the planemaker to study the impact of pilot performance on a broader range of potential failures

Dubai’s Emirates to resume daily operations to Taipei

The carrier had commenced its non-stop daily flights to Taipei back in 2014

Dubai’s Emirates A380 touches down in Bengaluru

The special service arrived on October 14, ahead of scheduled A380 operations which will commence on October 30

Flydubai signs agreement with Smartwings to wet lease 4 aircraft

The aircraft will operate on select routes on the flydubai network including Chattogram, Colombo, Dhaka, Karachi, Multan, Muscat and Sialkot

Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport welcomes over 5.8m passengers during Jan-Sep 2022

The passenger numbers registered a 89.6 per cent increase against 2021 figures

Emirates to deploy A380 on Dubai-Narita route

The carrier has reported a spike in bookings for flights to Narita and Osaka, following the Japanese government’s recent announcement to ease entry restrictions

Etihad Airways launches inaugural flight to Guangzhou

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways launches inaugural flight to Guangzhou

 The new twice-weekly service will be operated via a two-class Boeing 777

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Fuelling the future of global aviation

Sustainable aviation fuel currently accounts for less than 0.1 per cent of global jet fuel use. It’s expected to rise to about 4 per cent in 2030

Wizz Air restarts fligths to Moscow

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi offers 15% discount on select flights

The discount will be on selective flights to and from Abu Dhabi until December 14, for bookings made between October 6 and 7

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Kuwait Airways launches service to Kuala Lumpur

The first flight to the Malaysian capital took off on October 2

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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi operates first flight to the Maldives

The route will be operated four times per week in October, increasing to six times per week in November and operating daily from December

Emirates announces changes to commercial teams

Dubai’s Emirates announces changes to commercial team across Middle East, Europe, other regions

The new appointments will be effective from November 1

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Abu Dhabi Airports, Abu Dhabi University to support aviation talent

The agreement will see Abu Dhabi Airports provide employment opportunities and internships to Abu Dhabi University’s alumni over the course of three years

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Emirates SkyCargo, United Cargo sign MoU to leverage combined networks

The agreement will build on existing cargo interline arrangements between both air cargo operators

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Flynas to launch direct flights from two Saudi cities to Mumbai

Flynas scaled its fleet to 38 aircraft in June 2022 compared to 25 aircraft in January 2021

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to launch new route to Ankara

The flight to Ankara will commence on January 19, 2023