Kuwait - jet fuel

List of airlines suspending flights to the Middle East continues to grow

A number of airlines have adjusted or suspended flights to cities in the Middle East due to ongoing regional tensions

Agility posts-Q3-2022-profit - July 16, 2022: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates meets with Joe Biden, President of the US, during the Jeddah Security and Development Summit. Image: WAM

Agility Global reports Q2 net profit of $30m, growth across divisions

Agility subsidiary Menzies, the world’s largest aviation services provider by number of countries, reported $91m in Q2 EBITDA, marking a 27.6 per cent YoY rise

Air Arabia reports a 7% decrease in Q2 net profit

Air Arabia’s Q2 profit tanks by 7%, despite robust passenger demand

The budget carrier’s profit for the three months to June 30 dropped to Dhs427m, compared to Dhs459m for the same period a year ago

Riyadh air

Riyadh Air awards SAR1.5bn ground handling contract to SGS

The agreement, effective from September 1, spans 4.5 years with an option to extend for an additional two years

Flydubai launches flights to Basel in August 2024 image flydubai

Aviation: flydubai launches direct flights to Basel

The addition of Basel brings the carrier’s European network to 29 destinations, including cities like Budapest, Milan and Prague

Etihad airways Nairobi

Etihad Airways resumes flights to Nairobi

The airline will operate four weekly non-stop flights between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi

Etihad reports record $232m profit in H1 2024

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad posts record $232m half-year profit

The national airline carried 8.7 million passengers in the January-June period, a 38 per cent increase compared to the same period last year

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UK, Egypt issue alerts for Lebanon airspace

Many airlines, globally, are revising their schedules to avoid Iranian and Lebanese airspace while also calling off flights to Israel and Lebanon

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Emirates’ first retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft: In photos

Emirates currently operates its refurbished aircraft to 17 destinations including New York JFK and London Heathrow

Dubai DXB airport passenger traffic surges by 8% in H1

Dubai’s DXB airport sees record year for passengers after 8% rise in H1

Dubai International Airport welcomed 44.9 million passengers in the first half of the year

Jordan asks airlines to carry extra fuel amid Middle East tensions

Jordan asks airlines to carry extra fuel amid Middle East tensions

Jordanian authorities urged all airlines to carry reserve fuel for “operational reasons” and is effective until 2200 GMT on Tuesday

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

Kuwait - jet fuel

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