Lebanon

Lebanon: Which countries are urging their citizens to evacuate now?

France, Italy, Australia and Canada have joined the US and the UK, in issuing evacuation orders for their citizens in Lebanon

Global airlines divert routes amid rising Middle East tensions

Global airlines divert routes amid rising Middle East tensions

Singapore Airlines stopped flying through Iranian airspace early Friday morning and is using alternative routes

Emirates, flyDubai latest airlines to amend Beirut flights

Emirates, flyDubai latest airlines to amend Beirut flights

The Dubai-based airlines join a number of other carriers that have suspended, delayed, or cancelled flights to Beirut

Abu Dhabi's Sanad, Airbus announce partnership for MRO services

Abu Dhabi’s Sanad, Airbus announce partnership for MRO services

The agreement covers the Rolls Royce Trent 700, International Aero Engines V2500-A5 and CFM LEAP-1A engine platforms

Boeing's new CEO Kelly Ortberg

Boeing names industry veteran Kelly Ortberg as CEO

Boeing has tapped 64-year old Ortberg, who has over 35 years of aerospace leadership experience, to turn things around

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Beirut flights cancelled; US issues Lebanon travel advisory

The US, UK and France are among countries who have issued an urgent travel advisory asking their citizens to avoid travel to Lebanon

Dubai Airport

Airport lounge access tops UAE cardholder benefits

A significant percentage of UAE consumers indicated they would consider switching payment providers if they lost access to airport lounges

Crisalion Integrity eVTOL

Dubai-based Air Chateau signs eVTOL deal with Spain’s Crisalion

Air Chateau envisions a future where eVTOLs complement its helicopter fleets and can be deployed from existing infrastructure

The co-CEO says Abu Dhabi’s strategic location, aviation infrastructure and robust regulatory framework, presents unparalleled expansion opportunities

James Farley on how Victor is revolutionising business aviation

The co-CEO says Abu Dhabi’s strategic location, aviation infrastructure and robust regulatory framework presents unparalleled expansion opportunities

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We want them to return to their former glory: flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith on Boeing

The Farnborough Airshow was overshadowed by the negative impact on the overall industry due to Boeing’s recent difficulties

Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi x Etihad Airways Aircraft 1

Fly with superheroes: Eithad, Warner Bros. World unveil branded aircraft

This collaboration, the first of its kind in the region, offers travellers an immersive experience featuring their favourite Warner Bros. characters

Abu Dhabi to introduce biometric smart travel project at Zayed international Airport Image Abu Dhabi Airports

Abu Dhabi launches biometric smart travel project at Zayed International Airport

The project is expected to enhance operational performance, reduce infrastructure costs, and effectively combat fraud and forgery in identification documents

Farnborough Airshow: Qatar Airways expands Boeing 777-9 order

Farnborough Airshow: Qatar Airways expands Boeing 777-9 order

The order now includes an additional 20 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, bringing the total to 94 commercial and cargo Boeing 777X aircraft

Flydubai-Cairo

Flydubai in early talks for largest ever airplane order

flydubai announced the purchase of 175 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes in 2017

Air Arabia to launch direct flights to Maldives

Air Arabia to launch direct flights to Maldives

Scheduled to commence operations on October 27, the daily flights will be serviced by an Airbus A320 aircraft

Boeing delays impede flydubai’s expansion plans

Dubai’s flydubai says expansion plans hindered by Boeing delays

The budget carrier urged the US manufacturer to honour and renew its commitment to meet its delivery obligations

Flynas becomes first Saudi carrier to join UNWTO (Image: Supplied by flynas)

Airbus nears deal to sell 30 A330neos to Flynas: Reports

The Flynas-Airbus deal announcement could come as early as this week’s Farnborough Airshow

Saudia turns to Germany’s Lilium for flying taxis

Saudia turns to Germany’s Lilium for flying taxis

The state-owned airline made a firm order for 50 of its eVTOL aircraft, with an option for an additional 50 later

Emirates Boeing 777

Emirates SkyCargo places $1bn Boeing 777 freighters order

Emirates said the introduction of the new freighters will boost available main deck cargo capacity by 30 per cent

Sanad Facility -Mubadala owned Sanad reports robust growth in H1 2024

Sanad growth soars in H1, expects revenue to hit Dhs4.5bn by year-end

Sanad projects a significant jump to Dhs4.5bn by year-end, reflecting a 28 per cent increase over 2023 and double the revenue of 2022

Saudia

Saudia Airlines sees no delays to Airbus jet deliveries

State-owned parent Saudia Group had placed an order for 105 narrow-body Airbus planes in May

UAE and Nigeria

UAE resumes visa issuance to Nigerians

The development follows the resumption of flights between the two countries in May, which were halted for over two years, due to a payment backlog

Airbus helicopters in KSA

Airbus trims its demand forecast for Middle East

After a prolonged lull, demand for larger wide-body planes is accelerating sharply as airlines renew capacity, impacting Airbus’ forecast for the long-haul fleet

Etihad Airways

Etihad transports 8.7 million passengers in H1 2024

Etihad had an operating fleet size of 92 aircraft in H1 2024 compared to 76 in the same period the previous year

Saudia passenger’s jumps by 24% in H1 2024

Saudia carries record 9 million passengers in H1 2024

The carrier operates a fleet of 144 aircraft, connecting Saudi Arabia with more than 100 destinations across four continents

Emirates

Inside Emirates’ brand new $5m lounge at Jeddah airport: Photos

The new facility is the first and only dedicated Emirates lounge in the region outside of Dubai

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Air taxi firm Lilium wins big order from Saudia: Reports

The eVTOL firm’s commercial order pipeline is over 780 aircraft

Saudi Arabia places order for four Airbus A330 MRTTs

Saudi Arabia turns to Airbus for four new military aircraft

The order includes a logistics support package with spare parts, training services and service support for the new four aircraft

Riyadh Air, Delta Air Lines unveil strategic partnership

Riyadh Air partners with Delta Air Lines to expand global network

The deal includes interline and codeshare connectivity, enhanced loyalty programs, improved customer experience and digital transformation initiatives

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Boeing to plead guilty to fraud in US probe of fatal 737 MAX crashes

Boeing became exposed to criminal prosecution after the US Justice Department in May found the company violated a 2021 settlement involving the fatal crashes