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Riyadh Air signs deal for 90 GEnx engines at Paris Air Show

The deal also includes spares and a services agreement to support the airline’s upcoming Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet

Electric buses Saudi Arabia

Saudi’s Transport General Authority introduces self-driving electric buses for Hajj pilgrims

Without requiring human intervention, the buses navigate along a predetermined route, utilising the data collected and analysed during their movement to make informed decisions

Emirates Eid Al Adha 2023

Emirates adds extra flights for Hajj season and Eid Al Adha celebrations

The airline has deployed an additional 34 flights to popular destinations

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Abu Dhabi: Partial road closure announced on this road from June 24-26

The Integrated Transport Centre also announced the opening of new signalled intersection on Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street – Al Ain

Volocopter air taxi

NEOM, Volocopter successfully complete Saudi Arabia’s first air taxi test flight

The air taxi’s test campaign focused on flight performance in local climate and environmental conditions

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Go electric: Dubai’s RTA unveils new initiative for e-scooter stations

The stations are designed to provide a range of flexible transportation options, including bikes, mountain bikes and e-scooters

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Cairo

Wizz Air adds 10th aircraft, introduces direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Cairo

The flights will operate on Wednesday and Sunday, starting November 1

Dubai International Airport to see 252,000 dail pax during summer peal season Image Dubai Airports

Travelling during Eid Al-Adha holidays? Follow these guidelines from Dubai Airports

Dubai International Airport will welcome an estimated 3.5 million guests through its doors between June 20 and July 3, with average total daily traffic reaching 252,000

Airbus helicopters in KSA

Saudi Arabia’s Scopa and Airbus sign $6.7bn helicopter deal

The helicopter deal is part of setting up a domestic defence industry to diversify the Saudi economy

SalamAir

Oman’s SalamAir to lease three Airbus A330neo aircraft from Avolon

The letter of intent was signed during the Paris Air Show, and the initial delivery is scheduled for October 2023

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways launches direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Lisbon

The new service will be operated using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, offering 28 seats in Business and 262 seats in Economy

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Summer travel 2023: flydubai expects over 4.5 million passengers during season

The carrier will start operating to nine seasonal summer destinations from June 21 onwards

flynas A320neo aircraft

Saudi Arabia’s flynas orders 30 A320neo family aircraft

The order is expected to support the carrier’s growth plans as it continues to expand its international routes and destinations network

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Qatar Airways commences seasonal flights to Trabzon

The thrice-weekly nonstop service from Doha will operate on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays

Dubai flying taxi capabilities

Dubai Airshow 2023 to focus on $110bn flying taxi market

Dubai Airshow said advanced aerial mobility will be an integral part of the upcoming edition international aerospace event

Air Arabia Egypt

Air Arabia Egypt resumes direct flights to Yanbu

The direct flights will connect Cairo International Airport with Prince Abdul Mohsin bin Abdulaziz International Airport starting from August 4, 2023

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Etihad to increase frequency of flights to Rome

The airline will raise the number of weekly services it operates between Abu Dhabi and the Italian capital from seven to 11

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Dubai Taxi deploys 600 motorbikes to provide delivery services for private sector

Dubai Taxi has deployed the fleet to provide delivery services for commercial enterprises in the private sector.

Massar Solutions

UAE-based fleet management firm Massar Solutions launches operations in Saudi Arabia

The decision to expand into Riyadh aligns with the company’s vision of providing vehicle leasing, rental, logistics and automotive technologies to government and consumer markets

Dubai Customs prepare for return travellers

Dubai Airports has taken these steps to help Hajj travellers

Hajj travellers have been advised to ensure the validity of all their travel documents, including passport, Emirates ID, and Hajj permit prior to arriving at the airport

Etihad

Etihad passengers to soon enjoy movie style snacks. Here’s why

From June to August, guests flying in Etihad’s First and Business cabins can also indulge in themed mocktails

Emirates A380

Emirates to offer premium economy seats in its A380 on Mumbai, Bengaluru routes

The airline currently services nine destinations across India

Riyadh air

Riyadh Air takes flight in Saudi skies ahead of air show debut: Watch

Riyadh Air will join the global aviation sector with “RX” as its Airline Designator Code which was approved by the International Air Transport Association

city check-in

Air Arabia launches new city check-in facility

The city check-in service will allow travellers to drop off their bags and collect their boarding pass at a location near them

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This airline is offering 20% discount on tickets for a limited period

All guests booking their tickets between June 12 and 14 can enjoy the discount to different destinations across the airline’s network

Kenya Airways

Emirates, Kenya Airways sign interline partnership

The partnership increases Emirates’ footprint to 148 African points

Boeing business jets

Empire Aviation adds first Boeing Business Jet to its charter fleet

The Boeing jet is an ultra-large-cabin, long-range aircraft equipped to ferry up to 18 passengers

Etihad Airways Sale

Get discounted tickets to Europe, US; Etihad Airways summer sale is now on

Guests can enjoy discounted fares in both Economy and Business class from Abu Dhabi to select destinations across Etihad’s network

Dubai airport is world's noumber one.

Dubai Airports closes arrivals forecourt for private cars at DXB Terminal 1

The change has been made to reduce vehicle congestion as Dubai Airports handles an increase in overall passenger traffic

Integrated Transport Centre

Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre introduces smart taxi-top billboard initiative

ITC said that the project started with 50 taxi vehicles from the Tawasul Transport company, and intends to reach 100 taxi vehicles from the same company after the trial period is over