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Emirates commences SAF-powered flights from Singapore's Changi Airport

Emirates commences SAF-powered flights from Singapore’s Changi Airport

Earlier this year, the airline collaborated with Neste to supply 2.6 million litres of neat SAF at Amsterdam Schiphol airport

flyadeal gets 33rd aircraft delivery. the company received the aircraft at the Toulouse facility Image Supplied

Saudi low cost carrier flyadeal increases fleet size

With the addition of the latest Airbus A320neo, the carrier has increased its fleet size to 33 narrowbody jets

Egypt: AD Ports, Red Sea Port Authority ink cruise terminals deal to boost tourism

The agreement, which includes a total investment of $4.7m over the next 15 years, aims to make the terminals operational by 2025

DXB set to welcome over 3.7 million guests between June15-25

DXB set to welcome over 3.7 million guests between June 15-25

June 22 is anticipated to be the busiest day, with guest numbers expected to exceed 287,000

Dubai unveils new nol card unveiled

Dubai unveils new ‘nol Travel’ card with attractive discounts, benefits

The card offers a combination of fare discounts and exclusive promotions on hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues

Cathay Pacific to connect Hong Kong with Riyadh

Cathay Pacific to launch flights connecting Hong Kong with Riyadh

The new service is expected to offer more travel options while promoting business, trade and tourism opportunities

Turkish Airlines plans to order 225 Boeing jets

Turkish Airlines in talks with Boeing for 225 jets, deal hinges on engine price

The carrier said in April that it was negotiating with both Airbus and Boeing to buy 235 aircraft as part of its expansion plans

Saudia taps Airbus and Boeing for wide-body jets

Saudia turns to Airbus, Boeing wide-body jets amid single-aisle shortage

The state-owned group placed an order for 105 narrowbody Airbus planes last month but has a requirement for 180

Etihad, Tawazun, GE partner to advance flight safety

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad, China Eastern form joint venture to boost growth

The commercial venture will be implemented in early 2025 when the two carriers secure governmental approvals

Riyadh Air partners with major Asian airlines

Riyadh Air partners with Singapore Airlines, Air China to grow network

The partnership with Singapore Airlines could see work on interline services, code shares, frequent flyer programs and cargo services

Dubai Airports CEO on mega-airport of the future

Dubai Airports CEO on how the firm is bolstering the city’s super-hub status

Paul Griffiths says the airport operator will actively collaborate with airline customers, the government, and stakeholders to bring the Al Maktoum International Airport Project to fruition

Saudi’s flyadeal takes possession of 30th aircraft (Image: Supplied by flyadeal)

Saudi flyadeal looks at adding Airbus or Boeing wide-body jets

The Airbus narrow-body jets purchased by flyadeal in its recent order can seat up to 240 people

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IndiGo eyes lesser-known international destinations for next growth phase

IndiGo, is pushing deeper into India, where it flies to 88 cities, and has doubled its global network to 33 destinations from 15 two years ago

Dubai launches Commercial and Logistics Land Transport Strategy 2030

Dubai launches Commercial and Logistics Land Transport Strategy 2030

The key strategy will boost the sector’s contribution to Dubai’s economy, raising it to Dhs16.8bn

Global aviation: 73 CEOs commit to IATA's Safety Leadership Charter

Global aviation: 73 CEOs commit to IATA Safety Leadership Charter

The International Air Transport Association aims to support continuous safety performance improvement across the industry through a three-pillar strategy

Qatar Airways courts Airbus and Boeing for 150 new planes

Qatar Airways in talks with Airbus, Boeing for ‘triple digit’ plane order

Al Meer confirmed talks for a three-digit order but said the number of jets being mentioned in reports was not accurate

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production to triple this year, projects IATA

IATA projects SAF production to triple this year, sets up registry to support adoption

Governments have set clear expectations for aviation to achieve a 5 per cent CO2 emissions reduction through SAF by 2030 and to be net zero carbon emissions by 2050, IATA said

EMIRATES - Sir Tim Clark is backing Boeing-Spirit merger

Emirates’ Sir Tim Clark on tapping the debt market and the Boeing crisis

Emirates President called on Boeing to compensate the airline for delays in the development of the US planemaker’s latest 777 jet

Emirates joins turbulence detection platform

Emirates joins turbulence detection platform after recent mishaps

IATA’s turbulence detection platform provides real-time and detailed information to manage and mitigate the impact of turbulence

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Boeing can’t boost 737 MAX production yet: US FAA

FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said he did not expect Boeing to win approval to increase production of the MAX imminently

IATA 80TH AGM - aviation industry meets in Dubai

IATA 80th AGM: Global aviation heads meet in Dubai to address geopolitical, climate challenges

Airlines body IATA to hold annual meeting in Dubai from June 2-4

qatar airways starlink wifi

Qatar Airways becomes first MENA airline to roll out Starlink wifi

The rollout plan indicates that by 2026, the entire Qatar Airways fleet will be equipped with Starlink’s high-speed internet

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UAE rates 5th in road quality, 10th in public transport globally, reveals WEF report

The report underscores the UAE’s efforts to bolster its infrastructure, making it a competitive and attractive destination for international business and tourism

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Traffic alert: 3-day partial diversion on Emirates Road E611 from Sharjah to Dubai

The temporary traffic diversion will last for three days, during which the two slower lanes on the main road will be closed

Emirates, Viva Aerobus interline deal to boost connectivity to and within Mexico

With this agreement, Emirates customers flying from Dubai to Mexico City can seamlessly connect to additional Mexican destinations such as Acapulco, Cancun, Guadalajara, and Monterrey

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What you need to know about air turbulence?

While turbulence changes with weather conditions, some regions and routes are more prone to it than others

Cyclone Remal landfall tracking

Which UAE-India flights have been cancelled due to Cyclone Remal?

Cyclone Remal made landfall on the evening of May 26 with a wind speed of 135 kilometres per hour

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12 injured as Qatar Airways Dublin flight hits turbulence

A dozen passengers and crew sustained minor injuries during the flight and were receiving medical attention

hamad international airport crosses milestone 50 million passengers mark

Hamad Intl Airport surpasses milestone 50-million passenger mark

In April, Hamad International Airport was also named the world’s best airport, according to Skytrax, the world airline and airport rating programme

Chinese planemaker COMAC eyes Saudi Arabian market

COMAC’s planes fly almost exclusively within China and with one Indonesian airline, but the planemaker is looking to expand elsewhere