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Abu Dhabi welcomes first cruise liner, as 2023-24 cruise season begins

The upcoming cruise season promises significant growth with Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal slated for 126 calls, starting from November 1.

Etihad shifts operations to Terminal A in Abu Dhabi (Image: Supplied by Etihad)

Etihad shifts operations to Terminal A in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi International which houses the new terminal will be renamed to Zayed International airport from February 9

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Abu Dhabi International Airport to be renamed as Zayed International Airport

The airport’s new name will come into effect from February 9, 2024

Air Arabia to launch direct flights between RAK and kozhikode Image image supplied

Air Arabia announces direct flights from RAK to Kozhikode

Air Arabia will operate three weekly flights from Ras Al Khaimah to the Indian city in the state of Kerala starting from November 22

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Flydubai adds Cairo and Poznan to network

It now operates a daily service to Cairo’s Sphinx International and thrice-weekly flights to Poznan

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Air Canada inaugurates first-ever non-stop service between Dubai and Vancouver

The new service between Dubai and Vancouver will be operated with a Boeing 787-9 aircraft, and will accommodate 298 passengers

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Indonesia conducts first commercial flight using palm oil-blended jet fuel

The palm oil blended jet fuel is produced by Indonesian state energy firm PT Pertamina

Flynas confirms new routes to Brussels and Bahrain (Image: Supplied by Flynas)

Flynas confirms new routes to Brussels and Bahrain

It will operate seven weekly flights to Bahrain from Riyadh, and thrice-weekly services to Brussels from Jeddah

Abu Dhabi International Airport sees 29.3% rise in Q3 passenger traffic Image Terminal A Abu Dhabi Airports

Abu Dhabi International Airport sees 29.3% rise in Q3 passenger traffic

The busiest destinations served in Q3 2023 by the airport included London, Mumbai, Kochi, Cairo and Doha

Air Arabia

Air Arabia marks 20 years of pioneering low-cost travel with new livery

The Air Arabia Group has a multi-brand portfolio spanning across aviation, hospitality, tourism and more

Etihad

Etihad to operate direct flights to Nairobi next year

It has scheduled daily services from Abu Dhabi beginning May 1, 2024

Gulf Air to begin flights to China in 2024 (Image: Supplied by Gulf Air)

Gulf Air to begin flights to China in 2024

Bahrain’s national carrier will commence operations to the Asian country in January

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Boeing posts billion-dollar loss, cuts 737 Max delivery forecast

The company delivered 70 737 aircraft in the third quarter, down 20 per cent

Etihad signs codeshare with Scandinavian Airlines (Image: Supplied by Etihad)

Etihad signs codeshare with Scandinavian Airlines

Ticket bookings under the new agreement will commence in December for travel starting from January

Emirates to codeshare with Batik Air Malaysia (Image: Supplied by Emirates)

Emirates to codeshare with Batik Air Malaysia

Emirates customers can access five domestic Malaysian cities and three regional South East Asia points operated by Batik Air via Kuala Lumpur

Qatar

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker to step down, successor to be named soon: Report

Reports said that Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamid Al Thani had replaced Al Baker as the country’s top tourism official

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Air Arabia launches direct flights between Sharjah and Giza City

Sphinx International Airport marks Air Arabia’s fourth destination in Egypt from Sharjah

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British Airways to launch new daily flight to Abu Dhabi

The new flight will be operated by a Boeing 787-9 aircraft in summer next year

Flynas to begin flights to Addis Ababa from Riyadh and Jeddah (Image: Supplied by flynas)

Flynas to begin new flight between Jeddah and Ankara

It will operate a direct weekly flight starting November 7

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Air India Express unveils new livery, logo

The Air India Group also said it will induct an aircraft into its fleet every six days between now and the end of 2024

Emirates to use SAF on flights departing Singapore and Amsterdam (Image: Supplied by Emirates) 

Emirates to use SAF on flights departing Singapore and Amsterdam

Neste will supply more than 3 million gallons of blended SAF over 2024 and 2025

Saudi Arabia launches bus services project to connect 200 cities Image Saudi Press Agency

Saudi Arabia launches major bus services project to link 200 cities, provinces

The bus services project is expected to add SAR3.2bn to the kingdom’s gross domestic product.

ADIO, Abu Dhabi Aviation partner to promote eVTOL aircraft

Air taxis in Abu Dhabi: ADIO, ADA partner to promote eVTOL aircraft

The two entities will collaborate with local and international partners to tap into synergies and shared technologies.

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Abu Dhabi’s Terminal A to open on Nov 1: Airlines to transition in 3 phases, see details

When fully operational, Terminal A will be a shopper’s paradise covering 35,000m2 with 163 retail concessionaires and food and beverage outlets

Selfdrive CEO offers insights into the UAE's car rental market

Insights: Trends driving the UAE car rental sector

Customers prefer to align themselves with the current market trends, and businesses that can provide such options are thriving in the rental market, particularly in the luxury segment

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Red Sea Global reveals airport facelift as first project in expanded portfolio

Red Sea Global has been commissioned to carry out refurbishment works at Al Wajh Airport in Saudi Arabia

Etihad takes possession of Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner (Image: Supplied by Etihad)

Etihad takes possession of Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

Three more 787 Dreamliners are scheduled to be delivered to the carrier this year

Abu Dhabi launches SAVI at Masdar City Image Abu Dhabi Media Office

Abu Dhabi launches Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industries (SAVI) cluster

Located in Masdar City, SAVI will build on Abu Dhabi’s industrial base and access to established air corridors, road infrastructure and global network of partners

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Dubai RTA begins testing self-driving taxis: Cruise AV spotted in Jumeirah

The tests are being carried after RTA issued the first permit to trial autonomous vehicles in Dubai

Flydubai will launch services to Langkawi and Penang (Image: Supplied by flydubai)

Flydubai to resume flights to Kabul

Beginning November 15, it will operate a double-daily service from Terminal 2 at Dubai International