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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

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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

Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 at Bangkok Airport

Singapore Airlines horror as one dead, over 70 injured due to turbulence

Singapore Airlines did not immediately say what type of turbulence was involved

Dubai to build 13.5km multi-use track Image Dubai Media office

Dubai to build 13.5km track for cycles, scooters, pedestrians

Stretching from Al Sufouh to Dubai Hills via Hessa Street, the multi-use track will serve as a link between residential, commercial, and educational hubs

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Air India launches A350 on Mumbai-Dubai route: Full details

The route will offer fliers the option to choose from three class cabins and will fly on 1 of 3 daily services

Saudia Group’s big Airbus order overshadows Boeing at Riyadh conference

Saudia Group’s massive Airbus order overshadows Boeing at Riyadh conference

The state-owned group said Saudia would be receiving 54 of the A321neo jets, while flyadeal would acquire 12 A320neos and the remaining A321neos

Dubai Airports 2024

Dubai Airports revises 2024 projections on the back of record Q1 passenger traffic

Dubai International Airport is connected to 256 destinations across 102 countries

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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launches region’s first flight subscription service

The Wizz MultiPass offers travellers greater flexibility and access to the airline’s best fares year-round

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Dubai Metro: Onpassive, Equiti, Mashreq stations to resume services on May 19

The Energy Metro Station is set to return to service next week, the RTA informed

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UAE vertiports: GCAA, Skyports to bolster hybrid operations

The MoU builds on the world’s first national regulation for clean energy-powered vertiports published by the GCAA last year

Nigeria-Emirates not happy with Boeing delays in fixing 777X

Emirates to resume Nigeria flights, ending two-year suspension

Emirates suspended flights between the UAE and Nigeria because of an inability to repatriate funds

QATAR AIRWAYS-Badr Mohammed Al Meer

Qatar Airways CEO talks Boeing delivery delays, new investments in Africa at Doha forum

Qatar Airways CEO says airline unable to meet high post-pandemic demand for travel due to shortage of new aircraft

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UAE’s dnata looking at M&A deals

dnata’s chief executive Steve Allen says “there is significant scope for consolidation in airport ground handling globally”

Einride DP World to launch largest deployment of electric, autonomous mobility on region Image DP World/ Dubai Media Office

DP World, Einride launch region’s biggest autonomous freight deployment

Once at full operational capacity, the initiative will save up to 14,600 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent annually and 158 tonnes of nitrogen oxides annually

Air Arabia reports a 22% decrease in Q1 profit

Air Arabia’s Q1 net profit plunges by 22%, despite network expansion

The carrier said the seasonality shift in Ramadan, higher fuel prices and currency fluctuations in key markets hurt its profit in Q1 2024

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates airline and Group

Emirates Group announces best ever performance with profits up 71%

Emirates airline, the UAE’s flagship carrier, reported a new record profit of Dhs17.2bn

Dubai traffic flexible or remote work

Dubai plans flexible work hours, school bus incentives to ease traffic congestion

Flexible working hours and remote working options are also being considered as part of the strategy to reduce traffic congestion during peak hours