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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

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Riyadh Air’s Tony Douglas on the airline’s sky-high ambitions

Riyadh Air’s CEO reveals the airline’s plans, focus on digital innovations and its vision for shaping the future of aviation

Abu Dhabi airports handle 22.4 million passengers in 2023

Abu Dhabi airports’ passenger traffic soars to 22.4 million in 2023

The number of annual arrivals through Abu Dhabi’s airports reached more than 11.1 million, while the number of departures stood at 11.3 million

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Boeing to acquire Spirit Aero in $4.7bn stock deal

Spirit had been spun off from Boeing in one of a series of moves that critics say were emblematic of a focus on cost-cutting over quality

Qatar Airways’ full-year profit soars to a record $1.7bn

Qatar Airways posts $1.7bn in full-year profit on robust travel demand

The airline carried more than 40 million passengers, an increase of 26 per cent from the previous year

Emirates unveils first destinations for its retrofitted 777

Dubai’s Emirates reveals first destinations for its refurbished Boeing 777

Flights on the retrofitted B777s to Geneva, Tokyo Haneda and Brussels go on sale today

Riyadh Air soars on Paris runway, unveils exclusive fashion line

Riyadh Air soars on Paris runway, unveils exclusive fashion collection

Saudi fashion designer Ashi has taken inspiration from the 1950s ‘golden era’ of aviation to create the fashion collection that will be worn by staff, including cabin crew

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Uganda, Sharjah sign deal to build new airport at Kidepo National Park

Construction will start in August, said Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, chairman of the Sharjah business body

Dubai’s DAE sees COMAC breaking Airbus, Boeing duopoly

Dubai aircraft lessor DAE sees China’s COMAC breaking Airbus, Boeing duopoly

The planemaker is pursuing certification with Europe’s aviation regulator for its C919 jet while also looking for international customers

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Summer travel: Etihad Airways adds new routes to Antalya, Bali, Jaipur and Al Qassim

In addition to the new routes, Etihad has commenced operations to several seasonal destinations and returned to popular summer hotspots

Air Arabia debuts daily service to Kraków in Poland

Air Arabia debuts daily service to Kraków in Poland

The daily service is expected to boost tourism and trade, leveraging Kraków’s growing appeal as a cultural and economic hub

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Saudi Arabia: World’s first licensed autonomous air taxi takes flight during Hajj 2024

The autonomous flight was conducted by EHang Holdings in collaboration with Saudi-based Front End

Embraer sees Saudi Arabia and India as strategic defence markets

Embraer sees Saudi Arabia, India, EU, US as strategic defence markets

A potential Saudi purchase could involve 25 units, and the planemaker expects the country to make a decision in two to four years

RwandAir says Qatar Airways close to acquiring stake

RwandAir says Qatar Airways close to acquiring stake, FT reports

Qatar Airways in 2019 took a 60 per cent stake in a new $1.3bn international airport being built in Rwanda

Ardian, Saudi's PIF to buy 37.6% stake in Heathrow airport

Ardian, Saudi’s PIF to buy 37.6% stake in Heathrow, Ferrovial keeps 5%

Under the new agreement that also involves other sellers, Ardian and PIF will acquire 22.6 per cent and 15 per cent respectively of FGP Topco, which is the parent company of Heathrow Airport Holdings

Emirates commences SAF-powered flights from Singapore's Changi Airport

Emirates commences SAF-powered flights from Singapore’s Changi Airport

Earlier this year, the airline collaborated with Neste to supply 2.6 million litres of neat SAF at Amsterdam Schiphol airport

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Saudi low cost carrier flyadeal increases fleet size

With the addition of the latest Airbus A320neo, the carrier has increased its fleet size to 33 narrowbody jets

DXB set to welcome over 3.7 million guests between June15-25

DXB set to welcome over 3.7 million guests between June 15-25

June 22 is anticipated to be the busiest day, with guest numbers expected to exceed 287,000

Cathay Pacific to connect Hong Kong with Riyadh

Cathay Pacific to launch flights connecting Hong Kong with Riyadh

The new service is expected to offer more travel options while promoting business, trade and tourism opportunities

Turkish Airlines plans to order 225 Boeing jets

Turkish Airlines in talks with Boeing for 225 jets, deal hinges on engine price

The carrier said in April that it was negotiating with both Airbus and Boeing to buy 235 aircraft as part of its expansion plans

Saudia taps Airbus and Boeing for wide-body jets

Saudia turns to Airbus, Boeing wide-body jets amid single-aisle shortage

The state-owned group placed an order for 105 narrowbody Airbus planes last month but has a requirement for 180

Etihad, Tawazun, GE partner to advance flight safety

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad, China Eastern form joint venture to boost growth

The commercial venture will be implemented in early 2025 when the two carriers secure governmental approvals

Riyadh Air partners with major Asian airlines

Riyadh Air partners with Singapore Airlines, Air China to grow network

The partnership with Singapore Airlines could see work on interline services, code shares, frequent flyer programs and cargo services

Dubai Airports CEO on mega-airport of the future

Dubai Airports CEO on how the firm is bolstering the city’s super-hub status

Paul Griffiths says the airport operator will actively collaborate with airline customers, the government, and stakeholders to bring the Al Maktoum International Airport Project to fruition

Saudi’s flyadeal takes possession of 30th aircraft (Image: Supplied by flyadeal)

Saudi flyadeal looks at adding Airbus or Boeing wide-body jets

The Airbus narrow-body jets purchased by flyadeal in its recent order can seat up to 240 people

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IndiGo eyes lesser-known international destinations for next growth phase

IndiGo, is pushing deeper into India, where it flies to 88 cities, and has doubled its global network to 33 destinations from 15 two years ago

Global aviation: 73 CEOs commit to IATA's Safety Leadership Charter

Global aviation: 73 CEOs commit to IATA Safety Leadership Charter

The International Air Transport Association aims to support continuous safety performance improvement across the industry through a three-pillar strategy

Qatar Airways courts Airbus and Boeing for 150 new planes

Qatar Airways in talks with Airbus, Boeing for ‘triple digit’ plane order

Al Meer confirmed talks for a three-digit order but said the number of jets being mentioned in reports was not accurate

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production to triple this year, projects IATA

IATA projects SAF production to triple this year, sets up registry to support adoption

Governments have set clear expectations for aviation to achieve a 5 per cent CO2 emissions reduction through SAF by 2030 and to be net zero carbon emissions by 2050, IATA said

EMIRATES - Sir Tim Clark is backing Boeing-Spirit merger

Emirates’ Sir Tim Clark on tapping the debt market and the Boeing crisis

Emirates President called on Boeing to compensate the airline for delays in the development of the US planemaker’s latest 777 jet