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Emirates increases flights to Seoul to 10 per week

The three additional weekly flights will commence on February 19

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Etihad announces new flight destinations in India, US, Europe, Africa

Etihad Airways commenced daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala on January 1

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REVEALED: 10 most punctual airlines in Middle East, Africa

Global aviation analytics provider, Cirium, has unveiled its latest statistics for airline punctuality in 2023

flynas carries 11 million passengers in 2023

Saudi Arabia’s flynas carries 11 million passengers in 2023

The budget carrier launched 57 new destinations and inaugurated its fourth operations base at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi carries 3 million passengers in 2023

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi carries 3 million passengers in 2023

The budget carrier operated more than 15,000 flights and carried three million passengers

UAE airports see 15 increase in air traffic during COP28

UAE airports register 15% jump in air traffic during COP28

The first day of the climate change summit witnessed the highest daily air traffic rate in the history of civil aviation in the UAE

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Saudi budget carrier flynas takes delivery of 3 A320neo aircraft

The airline has taken delivery of 18 out of 19 new A320neo aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2023

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Heathrow stake sale to PIF opens door for a resurgence in airport deals

Heathrow’s sale valued the airport at 14.3 times EBITDA, according to JP Morgan analysis

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Dubai Duty Free offers up exciting promotions to mark 40 years of operations

In line with its anniversary celebrations, the retailer has announced a slew of promotional offers for travellers until December 20

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Dubai airport to serve 4.4 million passengers this festive season

Dubai International is preparing for an exceptional spike in guest numbers, with an estimated 279,000 passengers on December 22

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Watch: Qatar Airways lands its first flight at NEOM Bay airport

Qatar Airways announced two weekly flights to NEOM Bay with Airbus A320 aircraft starting December 9

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12.12 promo: Get a ticket to the Philippines for as little as 822 pesos

Cebu Pacific said it will also offer one-way promotional base fares under its XMAS Sul88 sale for as low as 88 pesos

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Paul Griffiths on Dubai Airports’ bold journey to super-hub status

The head of the airport operator tells Gulf Business how the company is re-engineering every single element of capacity pinch point as Dubai eyes super-hub status

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches flights to colombo

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi commences direct flights to Colombo

The airline will connect the UAE’s capital to Colombo with three flights a week on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday

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Interview: ‘Ultra low-cost yet sustainable’, Wizz Air reveals strategic growth plan

Gulf Business speaks to Yvonne Moynihan, chief corporate and ESG officer, Wizz Air as the aviation industry is called upon to chart a path to net zero

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Etihad Airways to fly A380 on popular Abu Dhabi to New York route from April 2024

The US route becomes the second destination after London to enjoy the A380 experience since Etihad returned its superjumbo to the skies

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Saudi’s PIF to pick up 10% stake in London’s Heathrow airport

The transaction is subject to regulatory conditions and must comply with the right of first offer

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Virgin Atlantic jet to lift off for maiden transatlantic flight on low-carbon fuel

Aviation accounts for an estimated 2-3 per cent of global carbon emissions

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Abu Dhabi Airports anticipates over 22 million travellers in 2023

Top international events and an increase in airport capacity is pushing up air passenger numbers

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

Flynas becomes first Saudi carrier to join UNWTO

UNWTO’s members include more than 500 companies, educational and research institutions, and NGOs

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UN aviation meeting agrees to goal of 5% lower carbon emissions by 2030

The air transport sector has previously pledged to align itself with global goals to cut emissions

Air Arabia starts direct flights to Kozhikode from RAK

Air Arabia operates first direct flight from RAK to Kozhikode, Kerala

The airline operated its first non-stop flight from Ras Al Khaimah to Kozhikode in the state of Kerala, India, on November 22

Emirates becomes first airline to test SAF on an A380 flight (Image: Supplied by Emirates)

Emirates makes history with 100% green jet fuel for A380 flight

The carrier operated the demonstration flight from DXB with the fuel powering one of its four engines

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Drones in Dubai: Phase 1 of ‘Horizons’ project complete

The project is planning standards for drone routes and dedicated landing zones in low-altitude airspace and selected airport locations

Etihad Airways plans to double passengers, fleet size by 2030

Etihad Airways plans to double passengers, fleet size by 2030

The carrier’s growth strategy signifies a pivotal turning point in the airline’s journey with a significant economic contribution to Abu Dhabi

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EVTOLs most disruptive aviation tech in over 50 years: Crisalion

Spanish firm, Crysalion Mobility, unveils its eVTOL at the Dubai Airshow

Saudi Arabia introduces new airline compensation rules in Nov 2023

Saudi Arabia: New airline compensation rules come into effect

Compensation provisions for flight delays, cancellations, overbooking and unexpected stopovers have been bolstered and extended

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UAE’s Tawazun signs $6.3bn defence deals at Dubai Airshow

The UAE’s MoD-linked Tawazun Council signed deals with defence suppliers such as Edge, SAAB, and Thales

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Turkish Airlines commences flights to Detroit

It marks the carrier’s 13th point within the US and takes its global network up to 345 destinations

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Insights: The aerospace industry is embracing AI amid supply chain challenges

The integration of digital capabilities and data-driven solutions will be crucial in building resilience and ensuring long-term growth in the aerospace sector