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DXB to welcome over 10m passengers between Nov 27 to Dec 31

DXB to welcome over 10m passengers between Nov 27 to Dec 31

Traffic is set to rise from the UAE National Day weekend, when daily volumes are expected to average more than 294,000

Emirates, Air Canada extend partnership to 2032, eye deeper cooperation

Emirates, Air Canada extend partnership to 2032, eye deeper cooperation

The renewed deal is expected to broaden cooperation, improve services for passengers and cargo shippers, and open the door to new Canadian gateways in the codeshare network

Emirates Signs Deal for 130 Additional GE Aerospace Engines

GE Aerospace inks agreements with Emirates, flydubai at Dubai Airshow

The engine manufacturer recently announced a $50m investment in a new on wing support facility in the UAE

Dubai Airshow 2025 set to host record exhibitor turnout

Dubai Airshow 2025 opens today as it prepares for record turnout

The 19th edition includes 21 national pavilions, 98 chalets and 8,000 square metres of additional exhibition space, alongside 120 startups and 50 investors

Airlines cancel more than 1,500 US flights as shutdown persists

The FAA instructed airlines to cut 4 per cent of daily flights starting on Friday at 40 major airports because of air traffic control safety concerns

Etihad Airport Services rebrands as Velora, unifies services under the brand

Etihad Airport Services rebrands as Velora, unifies services under the brand

Velora unifies the ground handling, cargo and Logistics, and security services of Etihad Airport Services under a single brand

Powering the skies: Aziz Koleilat on GE Aerospace’s bold new flight path

Aziz Koleilat — the president and CEO of GE Aerospace for the Middle East, Pakistan, Türkiye and CIS — reveals how the company is reshaping its strategy and why the Middle East is emerging as a global “centre of gravity” for aviation

Etihad pax nos rise 18 per cent in first nine months of 2025

Etihad Airways passenger numbers rise 18% in first 9 months of 2025

The airline carried 1.9 million passengers in September, marking a 21 per cent increase compared with the same month last year

Saudi Arabia’s sports ambitions take off with Riyadh Air

Riyadh Air to launch inaugural flight to London on October 26

Tickets for the route will initially be available only to select passenger groups and Riyadh Air employees as the airline tests systems, crews and service procedures

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Archer to build UAE’s first hospital-based vertiport

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Archer to build UAE’s first hospital-based vertiport

The vertiport at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi marks the next phase in Archer’s plan to launch commercial operations in the UAE

Dubai South’s Aerospace Hub ramps up facilities for global aviation players

Dubai South’s Aerospace Hub ramps up facilities for global aviation players

MBRAH provides world-class infrastructure and connectivity for international aerospace companies and serves as a free-zone destination for leading airlines, private jet operators, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) firms, and aviation-related industries

Dubai Airports kicks off next phase of accessibility strategy Image Dubai Airports

World’s most accessible airports by 2035: Dubai Airports launches next phase of strategy

Dubai Airports emphasised that the strategy represents a long-term commitment to inclusivity, combining infrastructure, services, and cultural transformation to ensure that every traveller

From Dubai to the world: Jetex’s next stage of expansion

Growing from a single terminal in Dubai to a network of almost 40 global locations, Jetex CEO and founder Adel Mardini is now steering the company into its most ambitious phase yet

Priority Pass Private airport service launched for HNW travellers

Priority Pass launches ‘Private’ luxury airport service for HNW travellers

Coverage spans six Middle Eastern countries – the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Lebanon and Turkey – with access to private terminals in Dubai, Riyadh and Jeddah

Hassana Investment Company, AviLease form aircraft leasing JV

Hassana Investment Company, AviLease form aircraft leasing JV

The JV will acquire a portfolio of 10 aircraft from AviLease, which are currently leased to Saudi-based airlines

Emirates rolls out Premium Economy across fleet, unlocks Skywards Rewards

Emirates rolls out Premium Economy across fleet, unlocks Skywards Rewards

By March 2026, Emirates will serve 68 cities with aircraft fitted with its Premium Economy product

1 billion passengers and counting: UAE aviation marks major milestone for decade

1 billion passengers and counting: UAE aviation marks major milestone

The UAE ranked first worldwide in the air transport quality index and was placed among the top 10 globally in five other indicators, according to the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre

The circular economy takes flight: Insights on aviation’s sustainable future

The circular economy takes flight: Insights on aviation’s sustainable future

Airlines operating in a cost-constrained, post-pandemic landscape are now “sweating the asset” longer than ever — and they need dependable, certified partners to help them do it, says Aeras Aviation’s CEO

Global air passenger demand rises 4 per cent in July – IATA

Global air passenger demand rises 4 per cent in July – IATA

Middle Eastern carriers saw a 5.3 per cent year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity rose by 5.6 per cent year-on-year, and the load factor was 84.1 per cent

Jazeera Airways launches 'Buy 1, Get 1 Free' promotion for fall travel

Jazeera Airways launches ‘Buy 1, Get 1 Free’ promotion for fall travel

The offer is available from August 18 to August 24, for travel between September 1 and December 15

Air Arabia group CEO Adel Al Ali on its success and strategy

Air Arabia CEO Adel Al Ali on the strategy behind the airline’s rise 

Group CEO Adel Al Ali shares insights on the airline’s journey, strategy, and future plans 

How AI Is elevating aviation from operational efficiency to passenger experience by Joseph Salem,

How AI is elevating aviation from operational efficiency to passenger experience

What’s harder to engineer is the cultural shift: getting aviation leaders to see AI not as a patch or pilot, but as core infrastructure

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UAE aviation sector soars in H1 2025 with 75.4 million passengers

Air traffic in the UAE recorded 531,000 movements in H1 2025, a 6.2 per cent rise compared with nearly 500,000 movements during the same period last year

DXB Travel Peak Advisory

Dubai: DXB expects 3.6m passengers in back-to-school travel rush

The travel surge follows a record-breaking H1 2025, when Dubai welcomed 9.88 million international overnight visitors

Quantum leap: Why SandboxAQ says the Gulf must lead on GPS alternatives

Why SandboxAQ says the Gulf must lead on GPS alternatives

Luca Ferrara, GM of AQNav at SandboxAQ, on their new quantum-based navigation system, and why it could offer the Gulf a strategic edge in aviation resilience

DWC to trial first autonomous baggage vehicle, GCAA gives regulatory nod

GCAA approves first autonomous baggage vehicle trial at Dubai World Central

The introduction of autonomous vehicles into live baggage operations marks a significant milestone for both dnata and the wider industry

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Dubai: DXB welcomes 46 million passengers in H1 2025

With Q2 underway, DXB anticipates intensified travel activity, including the late-summer peak and a winter season with high-profile events

Emirates launches second upcycled luggage line with materials from retrofitted aircraft

Emirates launches second upcycled luggage line with materials from retrofitted aircraft

The 167 limited edition handmade items are expected to sell out within days, with proceeds from the sales benefitting children via the Emirates Foundation

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Abu Dhabi Airports reports 17th consecutive quarter of double-digit pax growth in H1 2025

Flight movements saw an uptick, with a total of 133,533 flights across the network during H1 2025, a 9.2 per cent rise over the previous year

Air Arabia-led consortium wins bid to launch new low-cost airline in Saudi Arabia

Air Arabia-led consortium wins bid to launch new low-cost airline in Saudi Arabia

The carrier will be based in Dammam and aims to serve 10 million passengers annually by 2030