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The airline anticipates over 371,000 passengers will travel with Emirates during the Eid Al Fitr break from across the region
The unveiling of the new concourses marks the final stage of Hamad International Airport’s broader expansion
Airbus also intends to establish comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities for the A400M in the UAE
Sanad has serviced more than 600 V2500 engines since 2012, supporting more than 30 airlines and 10 strategic partners across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia
Riyadh Air is expected to start operations by the end of the year, the CEO said at an FII Institute event in Miami
The airport is expected to handle an average of 280,000 passengers daily, with numbers peaking at over 295,000 on Saturday, February 22
The airline carried 18.5 million passengers in 2024, up from 14 million in 2023, reflecting sustained demand across its expanding network
This is an 18 per cent rise on the same period last year
Total turnover for the year surpassed Dhs6.63bn, marking an 11 per cent growth from Dhs6bn in 2023
The move is part of GE Aerospace’s global $1bn MRO expansion plan, announced in 2024, designed to enhance service capacity across GE Aerospace and CFM engines
The main driver of this growth was Zayed International Airport (AUH), which saw the introduction of 29 new routes, expanding its network to over 125 destinations
The initial phase of the plan includes several crucial maintenance tasks, including rubber removal, friction testing, asphalt patching and runway remarking
Etihad is looking at a listing this quarter and the airline is said to be targeting both local and international investors
The service will operate three times a week, marking the addition of Brisbane to Emirates’ growing list of Australian cities offering the upgraded cabin class
The construction of the facility is underway, and it is scheduled to be operational in September 2026
The budget carrier carried more than 1.2 million international visitors to Abu Dhabi in 2024, contributing 25 per cent to Zayed International Airport’s point-to-point traffic
The low-cost carrier is likely to announce the order for the upgraded A330-900 variant in the coming weeks after comparing it with Boeing’s smaller 787-9
The agreement focuses on advancing drone-based delivery services in Dubai, with an emphasis on ensuring the highest levels of safety and security in the skies
The acquisition will be capitalised and funded by internal resources along with committed debt financing
DDF plans to continue enhancing its retail operations, with the final phase of renovations in the arrival shops across three terminals scheduled for completion early this year
These developments mark a key step in the carrier’s expansion strategy and its role in bolstering the tourism sector in Ras Al Khaimah
The new Business Class Lounge spans 900 square metres and is designed to accommodate over 200 passengers
Ardian and PIF will acquire 22.6 per cent and 15 per cent, respectively, of FGP Topco for a total of $4.12bn
The weekend from December 20-2 will see peak activity, with an estimated 880,000 guests passing through DXB
IATA projected an industry-wide net profit of $36.6bn in 2025, up from the $31.5bn expected in 2024
The Riyadh HQ will further bolster the aircraft maker’s commercial, defence, space and helicopter businesses in the region and globally
The new headquarters will be situated in one of Msheireb Properties’ flagship developments, which is owned by the Qatar Foundation
The approval allows Virgin Australia to market and sell 28 weekly scheduled return flights between Doha and Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney
The Middle East’s biggest airline has increasingly voiced its displeasure over delays and uncertainty plaguing the delivery of the 777-9X jets
The widebody aircraft will officially enter commercial service in January, when it makes its debut flight to Edinburgh