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flydubai opens new business class lounge at DXB Terminal 2

The new Business Class Lounge spans 900 square metres and is designed to accommodate over 200 passengers

Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Ardian close acquisition of 15% stake in Heathrow Airport

Saudi Arabia’s PIF acquires 15% stake in Heathrow Airport

Ardian and PIF will acquire 22.6 per cent and 15 per cent, respectively, of FGP Topco for a total of $4.12bn

5.2 million passengers to travel through DXB between Dec 13-31

5.2 million passengers to travel through DXB between Dec 13-31

The weekend from December 20-2 will see peak activity, with an estimated 880,000 guests passing through DXB

Global airlines forecast $1tn 2025 revenue despite plane shortage

Global airlines forecast $1tn 2025 revenue despite plane shortage

IATA projected an industry-wide net profit of $36.6bn in 2025, up from the $31.5bn expected in 2024

Airbus expands global footprint with Saudi Arabia HQ

Airbus expands global footprint with Saudi Arabia HQ

The Riyadh HQ will further bolster the aircraft maker’s commercial, defence, space and helicopter businesses in the region and globally

Qatar Airways to relocate global HQ to Msheireb Downtown Doha

Qatar Airways to relocate global HQ to Msheireb Downtown Doha

The new headquarters will be situated in one of Msheireb Properties’ flagship developments, which is owned by the Qatar Foundation

Virgin Australia secures interim nod to start selling new Qatar routes

Virgin Australia secures interim nod to start selling new Qatar routes

The approval allows Virgin Australia to market and sell 28 weekly scheduled return flights between Doha and Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney

Dubai’s Emirates Airline says ‘wings clipped’ by Boeing delays

Dubai’s Emirates Airline says ‘wings clipped’ by Boeing delays

The Middle East’s biggest airline has increasingly voiced its displeasure over delays and uncertainty plaguing the delivery of the 777-9X jets

Dubai’s Emirates takes delivery of first A350-900 aircraft

Dubai’s Emirates takes delivery of first its A350-900 aircraft

The widebody aircraft will officially enter commercial service in January, when it makes its debut flight to Edinburgh

etihad airways to launch 10 new routes in 2024

Etihad Airways to launch 10 new routes in 2025

With a expansion strategy that encompasses new destinations, innovative fleet additions, and top notch customer experience, Etihad is poised to continue playing a crucial role in global aviation

UAE aerospace gets a boost from Mubadala, Safran alliance

UAE aerospace gets a boost from Mubadala, Safran alliance

The agreement will focus on maintenance, manufacturing, advanced materials, and space

Thales' Elias Merrawe on shaping the future of flight

Thales’ Elias Merrawe on shaping the future of flight

The VP – Civil Business for Thales in the Middle East, shares the company’s  commitment to sustainability, its strategic partnerships with UAE entities, and supporting the UAE’s ambitious aviation goals

Dubai International welcomes 68.8m passengers from Jan-Sept '24

Dubai International welcomes 68.6m passengers from Jan-Sept ’24

India maintained its position as the top destination market, with 8.9 million guests in the first nine months, followed by Saudi Arabia with 5.6 million

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways posts 66% rise in nine-month profit

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways posts 66% rise in nine-month profit

The national airline reported a profit after tax of $368m (Dhs1.4bn), up from $222m a year earlier

Dubai begins construction of its first air taxi station near DXB

Dubai begins construction of its first air taxi station near DXB

The state-of-the-art facility is designed to handle around 42,000 landings and 170,000 passengers annually

Air Arabia reports Q3 net profit rise of 8% to Dhs564m

The airline launched 22 new routes across its hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan, further strengthening its network and geographic reach

UAE’s Damac Group to launch luxury airline, register for free flights

UAE’s Damac Group to launch new ‘luxury airline’, register for free flights

The luxury airline will fly to six sought-after holiday destinations: Seychelles, Maldives, Bali, Bora Bora, Fiji, and Hawaii

Emirates Group posts $2.8bn in 2024/25 half-year profit

Emirates Group posts record half-year profit on robust travel demand

The group’s revenues in the first six months of its financial year jumped by 5 per cent to $19.3bn (Dhs70.8bn)

Abu Dhabi airports’ nine-month passenger jumps 31.2%

Abu Dhabi airports’ nine-month passenger jumps 31.2%

The growth in passenger traffic was more pronounced in Q3 2024, with Abu Dhabi airports serving 7.7 million passengers

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air places order for 60 Airbus A321neo

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air places order for 60 Airbus A321neo

The deal, signed at the Future Investment Initiative forum in Riyadh, brings to 132 the total number of jets ordered by Riyadh Air

Emirates inks strategic deals with Vietnam Airlines, VietJet

Emirates inks strategic deals with Vietnam Airlines, VietJet

Under the new MoU, the airlines will explore opportunities to expand connectivity beyond their current interline agreement and potentially integrate reciprocal loyalty benefits

Aviation sector’s share to Dubai GDP seen at $53bn by 2030

Aviation sector’s share of Dubai GDP seen at $53bn by 2030

The share of the aviation industry to Dubai’s economy hit a record Dhs137bn in gross value added, equivalent to 27 per cent of the GDP

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways buys 16 aircraft engines for Dhs1.5bn

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways buys 16 aircraft engines for Dhs1.5bn

The sale includes nine GEnx engines for the Boeing 787 aircraft and five GP7200 engines for the Airbus A380

Dubai’s Emirates SkyCargo orders more Boeing 777F freighters

Dubai’s Emirates SkyCargo orders more Boeing 777F freighters

The order for more of the current-generation freighters emerged amid tensions between Emirates and Boeing over separate delivery delays of 777X

Emirates Airline chides Boeing over fresh 777X delays

Dubai’s Emirates Airline chides Boeing over fresh 777X delay

With the delay in Boeing 777X model, Emirates has been compelled to implement a costly retrofit program to extend the service life of its existing jets

dnata, beOnd partner to elevate premium travel from Dubai

All-business airline beOnd lands new partnership with dnata

In the next five years, beOnd aims to expand its network to 60 global destinations

Saudia, Delta Air Lines team up to expand global network

Saudia, Delta Air Lines team up to expand global network

Delta customers will gain access to nine destinations in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, while Saudia flyers will gain access to 12 destinations in the US

UAE’s DAE, AXA clinch deal as UK battle over jets ‘lost’ in Russia kicks off

UAE’s DAE, AXA clinch deal as battle over jets ‘lost’ in Russia kicks off

The Dubai aircraft leasing firm had valued its claim for 22 aircraft, one engine and one piece of equipment at $737.8m

Qatar Airways to buy 25% stake in Virgin Australia from Bain

Qatar Airways to buy 25% stake in Virgin Australia from Bain

The stake sale serves as a cornerstone investment ahead of an anticipated return of Virgin Australia into public ownership

Zayed international Airport's Northern Runway reopens Image WAM Abu Dhabi Airports

Upgraded Northern Runway at Zayed International Airport reopens

The reopening of the Northern Runway will allow Zayed International Airport to more effectively manage increasing airline demand