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Dubai announces free parking and new bus and metro timings for 52nd Union Day Image RTA

Dubai announces free parking, new metro, bus timing for 52nd Union Day

RTA has introduced free public parking during the Union Day holiday, except for the multi-level parking terminals, from December 2-4

Etihad Rail and ADNOC to launch passenger train service in Abu Dhabi Image courtesy Etihad Rail

Etihad Rail: Abu Dhabi announces new passenger train service

Based on the agreement with Etihad Rail, ADNOC employees will be able to travel between Abu Dhabi and Dhannah via the railway network in the future

ETIHAD AIRBUS A380 SUPERJUMBO - to fly to NEW YORK

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

Heathrow airport road sign

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

VIRGIN ATLANTIC

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

Abu Dhabi International Airport - UAE megaprojects

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

DP World, IRENA sign agreement to decarbonise ports and maritime and logistics sector Image WAM

Dubai’s DP World, IRENA to decarbonise ports, maritime, logistics sectors

DP World has committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2040 and net zero carbon by 2050

Dubai RTA and Careem school rides service sees great demand Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai: School Rides service by Careem, RTA sees rising demand

The cost of the trip is 34.5 per cent less than the cost of the regular limousine services offered by Careem

aviation industry emissions

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

Faraday Future targets Middle East drive with aiFalcon model

EV maker Faraday Future forays into Middle East, unveils new model

The automaker plans to launch a limited-edition model, the FF 91 2.0 Futurist aiFalcon, tailored to the local market

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

Drones in Dubai _ Dubai Horizons first phase completed 2 Image Dubai Media office

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

Crisalion Mobility - Integrity - EVTOL

EVTOLs most disruptive aviation tech in over 50 years: Crisalion

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

Dubai’s RTA has started installing solar energy panels

RTA powers up Dubai metro, tram depots with solar

The authority expects to achieve a total saving of carbon dioxide emissions amounting to 3.962 tonnes annually because of the project

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

RTA sets up detailed plan to help movement of visitors and delegates travel to Expo City during COP28 Image WAM RTA

Getting to COP28: RTA unveils detailed transit plan

RTA has introduced exclusive special edition nol cards for COP28 delegates

UAE-DUBAI-AIRSHOW TAWAZUN COUNCIL

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

al meydan street

Al Meydan Street project to reduce commute times drastically: RTA

The improvement works promises to reduce commute times as it increases street capacity from the Al Khail Street intersection to the Cyclists Club

Turkish Airlines

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

John Schmidt -Global Aerospace-Defence Lead Accenture

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

Emirates, Boeing partner to advance aircraft maintenance

Emirates, Boeing partner to advance aircraft maintenance

The integration of drone technology for maintenance tasks represents a leap forward for the carrier and is expected to speed up exterior inspections

EANAN S-700

Why vertical take-off crafts have a bright future in the UAE: EANAN

EANAN’s eVTOLs are zero-emission and designed to carry heavy cargo as well as passenger transportation

Archer secures $500m order from UAE’s Air Chateau

Flying taxi maker Archer secures $500m order from UAE’s Air Chateau

The two entities will now work to formalise the definitive agreements covering the planned purchase over the coming months

Emirates places US$6 billion order for 15 A350s (Image: Supplied by Emirates)

Emirates places $6bn order for 15 A350s

The latest deal will take the airline’s total A350 order book to 65 units

Riyadh Air x Lufthansa

Riyadh Air signs with Microsoft, Lufthansa for digital operations

Microsoft said it will extend its technical expertise to Riyadh Air by offering guidance in architecture design, scalability, and security reviews

flydubai to build $190m MRO facility in Dubai South

flydubai to build $190m engineering facility in Dubai South

The construction of the new hangar and workshop will start next year and is expected to be completed by the last quarter of 2026