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Iran says Ukrainian jet was downed by two short-range missiles

The Tor-M1 missiles targeting the Kyiv-bound Boeing 737-800 jetliner were launched from the north

Iran to transfer black boxes of crashed plane to Ukraine

The 737-800 Ukraine International Airlines jet crashed on January 8, killing all 176 people onboard

Emirates’ resort in Australia to remain closed as bushfire crisis continues

The airline has also pledged relief for those affected

Proposed Kuwait metro to stretch over 160 kms, host 68 stations

The first phase of the metro project includes a railway stretching 50 kilometers from Kuwait City to Kuwait International Airport with 27 new stations

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Nissan reveals more executives were punished after probe into ex-boss Ghosn

Three senior executives were punished for their involvement, though their names, titles and specific steps to discipline them were not brought to the fore

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways targets zero net carbon emissions by 2050

The airline is also committed to reduce single use plastics by 80 per cent by 2022

Paying parking fees via Dubai’s RTA app can help earn loyalty points

Users can utilise their loyalty points either in the form of balance added to their Nol cards or discounts applicable at multiple cafes, restaurants and other shopping outlets

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways enters into agreement with UK’s easyJet

Customers can purchase tickets through the easyJet global website connecting the two airlines’ networks

UAE airlines cancel flights to the Philippines due to volcanic eruption

The sudden eruption of the Taal volcano – 65km south of Manila – has led to a mass evacuation

Iran admits it accidentally shot down Boeing jet that killed 176 people

Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was flying close to a “sensitive” military site when it was downed because of “human error,” the army said

Power Letters 2020: Sir Tim Clark, President, Emirates Airline

While 2019 has been a successful year for Emirates, the airline is determined to keep growing and investing in its business

Iran may seek US help in jet crash probe through UN treaty

The 737-800 Ukraine International Airlines jet crashed on Wednesday morning, killing all 176 people onboard

Ex-Nissan boss Ghosn speaks out for the first time since arrest, carmaker responds

Carlos Ghosn, ex-CEO of Nissan, was arrested in November 2018 on suspicion of financial crimes, and was facing trial in Japan when he fled the country for Lebanon

Emirates launches discounted fares for 2020

The offer is valid for bookings from January 8-23, for travel until November 30, 2020

Oman Air cancels over 700 flights in January 2020

The move ensued the Public Authority of Civil Aviation’s directive to suspend activities of the Boeing 737 Max airliner

Emirates, flydubai cancel Baghdad flights

Iran fired dozens of missiles at US bases in Iraq on Tuesday night

UAE approves Air Arabia Abu Dhabi as national carrier

The launch of the new low-cost airline was announced last year

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad waives flight change fee for Australian residents as bushfires rage

The waivers will apply for travel to or from Australia

Revealed: The world’s top 20 safest airlines for 2020

The UAE’s Etihad and Emirates feature among the top 10 safest airlines

Abu Dhabi toll gates take effect: Everything you need to know

Tolls will only be charged during the peak hours, from 7am – 9am and 5pm-7pm from Saturday to Thursday

Over 2.1 million use public transport in Dubai on New Year’s eve

The Dubai Metro was the most widely used mode of transport

Dubai’s Emirates warns of peak travel at the start of the New Year

The busiest days anticipated are January 1-4, 2020

Saudi starts trial operations at new Arar airport

Once operational, the new Arar airport will have the capacity for 1.04 million annual passengers

Uber’s acquisition of Careem gets Egyptian nod, with conditions

Any raising of passenger prices has to comply with cap imposed by the ECA

Can you own a private jet if you care about climate change?

A private jet emits as much as 20 times more carbon dioxide per passenger mile than a commercial airliner

Boeing discloses ‘very disturbing’ messages on Max to FAA

The disclosure came the same day that Boeing ousted its chief executive officer

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to increase its seasonal flights to Alexandria, Salalah

A new fifth weekly service introduced on both routes on Fridays

Emirates Airline president Tim Clark to step down in June 2020

Clark will step down from June 2020, but will remain an advisor to Emirates

UAE car sharing app ekar launches in Sharjah

The pay-per-minute car-sharing service now has 200 vehicles operational in Sharjah

Boeing ousts CEO, picks chairman to map exit from Max crisis

David Calhoun, who had served as chairman since October, will replace Dennis Muilenburg as CEO and president