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Emirates connects travellers to 1,700 cities via partner deals

Emirates connects travellers to 1,700 cities via partner deals

The airline offers a vast network of 31 codeshare, 118 interline, and 13 rail and helicopter services across the transport ecosystem

India’s SpiceJet faces fresh regulatory challenges

India’s aviation watchdog puts SpiceJet under enhanced surveillance

The current disruption is the latest in a long list of troubles for SpiceJet, which has struggled to restore operations

Dubai aircraft leasing firm DAE buys 23 aircraft for $1.1bn

Dubai aircraft leasing firm DAE buys 23 aircraft for $1.1bn

The portfolio consists of 91 per cent narrow-body aircraft and 86 per cent next-generation technology aircraft

flynas boosts UAE network, with 8 destinations and routes

flynas boosts UAE network, with 8 destinations and routes

The budget carrier will add three more UAE destinations, including Al Maktoum International Airport, Shaikh Zayed International Airport and Sharjah International Airport

UAE airlines now fly to 606 destinations worlwide to meet growing demand Image-Getty Images for illustrative purposes

UAE airlines now fly to over 600 destinations

The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority forecasts passenger traffic to hit 140 million

Global airlines fly over Afghanistan as Middle East becomes the greater risk

Global airlines fly over Afghanistan as Middle East becomes the greater risk

The route changes have been facilitated by aviation regulators easing guidance on Afghanistan

Qatar airways to increase flights to key cities in winter season Image Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways to increase flights to London, Male, Miami, Tokyo

The flight services to key international destinations, including London, Male, Miami, and Tokyo, will be launched for the upcoming 2024-2025 winter season

Qatar Airways invests in South African carrier Airlink

Qatar Airways acquires 25% stake in South African carrier Airlink

The investment in privately-owned Airlink would enhance an existing code-share partnership between the two airlines

Saudi PIF eyes Boeing, Airbus jets for new cargo airline

Saudi Arabia’s PIF reportedly plans new cargo airline in logistics hub push

The wealth fund is said to discussions with both aircraft manufacturers and lessors to acquire Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 freighters

Agility posts-Q3-2022-profit - July 16, 2022: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates meets with Joe Biden, President of the US, during the Jeddah Security and Development Summit. Image: WAM

Agility Global reports Q2 net profit of $30m, growth across divisions

Agility subsidiary Menzies, the world’s largest aviation services provider by number of countries, reported $91m in Q2 EBITDA, marking a 27.6 per cent YoY rise

Air Arabia reports a 7% decrease in Q2 net profit

Air Arabia’s Q2 profit tanks by 7%, despite robust passenger demand

The budget carrier’s profit for the three months to June 30 dropped to Dhs427m, compared to Dhs459m for the same period a year ago

Flydubai launches flights to Basel in August 2024 image flydubai

Aviation: flydubai launches direct flights to Basel

The addition of Basel brings the carrier’s European network to 29 destinations, including cities like Budapest, Milan and Prague

Etihad reports record $232m profit in H1 2024

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad posts record $232m half-year profit

The national airline carried 8.7 million passengers in the January-June period, a 38 per cent increase compared to the same period last year

Dubai DXB airport passenger traffic surges by 8% in H1

Dubai’s DXB airport sees record year for passengers after 8% rise in H1

Dubai International Airport welcomed 44.9 million passengers in the first half of the year

Jordan asks airlines to carry extra fuel amid Middle East tensions

Jordan asks airlines to carry extra fuel amid Middle East tensions

Jordanian authorities urged all airlines to carry reserve fuel for “operational reasons” and is effective until 2200 GMT on Tuesday

Masdar, TotalEnergies to produce green hydrogen-to-SAF fuels in Abu Dhabi

Masdar, TotalEnergies to produce green hydrogen-to-SAF fuels in Abu Dhabi

The project seeks to help decarbonise hard-to-abate, emission-intensive sectors such as the aviation and maritime industries

Abu Dhabi's Sanad, Airbus announce partnership for MRO services

Abu Dhabi’s Sanad, Airbus announce partnership for MRO services

The agreement covers the Rolls Royce Trent 700, International Aero Engines V2500-A5 and CFM LEAP-1A engine platforms

Airbus nabs order for 160 jets from Saudi Arabia’s flynas

Saudi Arabia’s flynas places order for 75 A320neo, 15 A330neo

The expansion of flynas’ fleet is expected to boost the airline’s capacity and range while enhancing its overall fleet capabilities

Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi x Etihad Airways Aircraft 1

Fly with superheroes: Eithad, Warner Bros. World unveil branded aircraft

This collaboration, the first of its kind in the region, offers travellers an immersive experience featuring their favourite Warner Bros. characters

Abu Dhabi to introduce biometric smart travel project at Zayed international Airport Image Abu Dhabi Airports

Abu Dhabi launches biometric smart travel project at Zayed International Airport

The project is expected to enhance operational performance, reduce infrastructure costs, and effectively combat fraud and forgery in identification documents

Farnborough Airshow: Qatar Airways expands Boeing 777-9 order

Farnborough Airshow: Qatar Airways expands Boeing 777-9 order

The order now includes an additional 20 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, bringing the total to 94 commercial and cargo Boeing 777X aircraft

Air Arabia to launch direct flights to Maldives

Air Arabia to launch direct flights to Maldives

Scheduled to commence operations on October 27, the daily flights will be serviced by an Airbus A320 aircraft

Boeing delays impede flydubai’s expansion plans

Dubai’s flydubai says expansion plans hindered by Boeing delays

The budget carrier urged the US manufacturer to honour and renew its commitment to meet its delivery obligations

Saudia turns to Germany’s Lilium for flying taxis

Saudia turns to Germany’s Lilium for flying taxis

The state-owned airline made a firm order for 50 of its eVTOL aircraft, with an option for an additional 50 later

Sanad Facility -Mubadala owned Sanad reports robust growth in H1 2024

Sanad growth soars in H1, expects revenue to hit Dhs4.5bn by year-end

Sanad projects a significant jump to Dhs4.5bn by year-end, reflecting a 28 per cent increase over 2023 and double the revenue of 2022

Riyadh Air, Delta Air Lines unveil strategic partnership

Riyadh Air partners with Delta Air Lines to expand global network

The deal includes interline and codeshare connectivity, enhanced loyalty programs, improved customer experience and digital transformation initiatives

Tony Douglas CEO of Riyadh Air _ Image Getty Images

Riyadh Air’s Tony Douglas on the airline’s sky-high ambitions

Riyadh Air’s CEO reveals the airline’s plans, focus on digital innovations and its vision for shaping the future of aviation

Abu Dhabi airports handle 22.4 million passengers in 2023

Abu Dhabi airports’ passenger traffic soars to 22.4 million in 2023

The number of annual arrivals through Abu Dhabi’s airports reached more than 11.1 million, while the number of departures stood at 11.3 million

Qatar Airways’ full-year profit soars to a record $1.7bn

Qatar Airways posts $1.7bn in full-year profit on robust travel demand

The airline carried more than 40 million passengers, an increase of 26 per cent from the previous year

Emirates unveils first destinations for its retrofitted 777

Dubai’s Emirates reveals first destinations for its refurbished Boeing 777

Flights on the retrofitted B777s to Geneva, Tokyo Haneda and Brussels go on sale today