Air Arabia Egypt launches new service to Istanbul Image courtesy Air Arabia

Air Arabia Egypt launches direct flights to Istanbul

The airline will operate three weekly flights between Cairo and Istanbul on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays

JFK Terminal 6 Roadway-Approach_ render Image courtesy The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Investcorp Capital joins $4.2bn JFK redevelopment project

The construction of Terminal 6 will be executed in two phases, with Phase I already underway and expected to be completed by 2025

Etihad Airways to fly to Al Qassim from June Image Etihad Airways

Etihad to debut flights to this new Saudi destination

In addition to the Al Qassim route, Etihad Airways will increase frequencies to various destinations, including Antalya and Jaipur, starting June 15

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Eid al Fitr holiday travel: Visa-free destinations for UAE residents

At the onset of 2024, Skyscanner witnessed record travel demand, outperforming the global flights market and emerging as the fastest-growing metasearch platform in 2023

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Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways debuts flights to Boston

Boston joins Chicago, New York and Washington as Etihad’s fourth destination in the US

Interview with Russell Stokes of GE Aerospace on the GE spinoff and its impact April 2

GE Aerospace’s Russell Stokes on how the spin-off will play out

Operating as a standalone business will give GE Aerospace the flexibility needed to grow the business, says the president and CEO, Commercial Engines & Services. The Middle East is the firm’s largest market globally for widebody aircraft, between engines in service and on order

Emirates Residences

Emirates’ 2024 April Fool’s: 380-story tower with private airport

The combination of Emirates’ brand and quality to a new development pushes the boundaries of branded real estate in the UAE

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Red Sea International Airport to receive its first flight from Dubai

The Red Sea, envisioned to comprise 50 resorts upon full completion in 2030, represents a significant step towards realising Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative

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Moody’s places Boeing ratings on review for downgrade

The US planemaker has been wrestling with a growing crisis following a January mid-air panel blowout

Emirates activates SAF delivery at Schipol airport in Amsterdam Image Emirates

Emirates to now use SAF on flights from Schiphol Airport

Over two million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will be delivered to Schiphol’s fuelling system throughout 2024

EMIRATES - Sir Tim Clark is backing Boeing-Spirit merger

Emirates’ Sir Tim Clark urges Boeing to prioritise safety in CEO search – FT

Clark’s remarks underscore the growing pressure on Boeing to address its governance and safety concerns effectively

Dave Calhoun, chief executive officer of Boeing

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down in shakeup amid safety crisis

Analysts and investors called the shakeup positive for Boeing, but stressed that much depends on Calhoun’s successor

Qatar Airways GCEO unveils vision for future

Qatar Airways GCEO unveils vision for airline’s future, marks it as a ‘new era’

The cornerstone of Qatar Airways’ strategic roadmap is the introduction of new first-class cabins, a move aimed at meeting the high demand for premium travel experiences

Red Sea International

Saudi Arabia’s PIF may take full ownership of Saudia

Saudia is set to mostly focus on Muslim pilgrims making the journey to Saudi Arabia’s holy sites while Riyadh Air will target non-religious traffic, including international transit passengers

Qatar Airways courts Airbus and Boeing for 150 new planes

Qatar Airways mulls up to 150 widebody orders from Boeing, Airbus

Earlier this month, Qatar’s national carrier said its entire fleet of A350 jets was back into service after settling a legal dispute with Airbus

Riyadh Air marks first year anniversary. Milestones in numbers

In numbers: Riyadh Air marks first anniversary, see key milestones

Riyadh Air has signed significant agreements so far with aviation, transportation and sport partners, including Saudia, Turkish Airlines, Boeing, GE, CAE, Swiss AS, Lufthansa Systems, Lucid Motors and Atlético de Madrid

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More trouble for Boeing as FAA audit finds dozens of issues in 737 MAX production: Reports

Reports say that Boeing failed a check which dealt with the component that blew off the Alaska Air jet

Etihad Airways

Etihad to fly double-daily flights to Rome soon

The double-daily services will be operated utilising Boeing 787-9 and Boeing 777-300 aircraft from Etihad’s modern wide-body fleet

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Empowering women in aviation: Insights from Michelle Lee of Dubai Airports

Balancing career and family can be done and Michelle Lee of Dubai Airports explains how in this conversation with Gulf Business

Etihad Airways

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ reportedly picks banks for Etihad Airways IPO

The sovereign fund may add more banks later and the final lineup of advisers may change as there is no final decision on the timing of the IPO

Qatar Airways unveils world’s first AI cabin crew

Meet world’s first AI cabin crew: Qatar Airways’ Sama 2.0

Sama 2.0 is fluent in English and the airline said she will expand to Arabic and other languages later this year to cater to its global audience

EMIRATES - Sir Tim Clark is backing Boeing-Spirit merger

Sir Tim Clark backs Boeing-Spirit merger amid factory crisis

Emirates Airline President said Boeing should address its quality problems as quickly as possible with the undiluted attention of its board and top management

Etihad

Etihad readying for possible IPO reveals CEO Antonoaldo Neves

Etihad will publish a 2023 annual report by mid-April for the first time, including details of pandemic-related government support

Etihad Airways carries 14 million passengers in 2023

Etihad Airways witnesses 40% yearly surge in passenger traffic

The airline reported a 2023 net profit of Dhs525m and a previously unreported 2022 net profit of Dhs92m

Dubai named most luxurious airport globally Image Dubai Airports

Revealed: The world’s most luxurious airports

The UAE’s Dubai International Airport ranks first, followed by the UK’s Heathrow Airport and Qatar’s Hamad International Airport

Sir Tim Clark warns: Boeing under intense pressure amid incidents

At an event in London, Sir Tim Clark warned that Boeing management is under “really acute” pressure to turn things around

Emirates Skywards, Visa cement exclusive, multi-year partnership

Emirates Skywards, Visa cement exclusive, multi-year partnership

The new partnership will enhance card benefits and Miles earning opportunities, taking the Emirates Skywards and Visa co-brand card experience a notch higher

Sochi added to flydubvai summer network

flydubai to take travellers to Sochi this summer

The three-times-a-week service will depart from Terminal 2 at Dubai International (DXB), on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays

flydubai grows global network to 122 routes in 2023

flydubai expands global network to 122 destinations in 2023

The carrier reported a 56 per cent year-on-year increase in passenger volumes on its GCC network and a 36 per cent increase in Europe

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Emirates aces the courts with multi-year partnership with Wimbledon

Emirates’ partnership with Wimbledon marks a significant milestone as the airline becomes a proud sponsor of all four Grand Slam tournaments