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Menzies sets up cargo facility in Africa at MPM

Menzies Aviation expands presence in Africa with new cargo facility

Menzies Aviation has been operating at Maputo Airport since 2018, offering services like lounge management and ground handling

Etihad Airways sees rise in pax traffic in August

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad transports 12 million passengers in 8 months

Etihad’s operating fleet rose to 95 from 79 in the same period last year

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Morafiq partner to offer home check-in service

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi introduces home check-in service

The service can be scheduled from 24 hours to five hours before a flight’s departure

Yas Island Airport Lounge unveiled at Zayed International Airport

Yas Island debuts arrival lounge at Zayed International Airport; details here

Yas Island Lounge will welcome visitors headed to the destination with all the information they need to start planning their adventure

Joby Aviation applies for aircraft certification in the UAE

Flying taxi firm Joby applies for aircraft certification in the UAE

Joby’s S4 Aerial taxi can transport five people at speeds up to 322km per hour, completing the journey from Abu Dhabi to Dubai in just 30 minutes

UAE successfully conducts first-ever HAPS flights

UAE successfully conducts first-ever HAPS flights

HAPS technology, recognised by the World Economic Forum as one of the top ten emerging technologies, offers a sustainable solution for continuous Earth surface monitoring

Wizz Air to launch launch long haul route from Abu Dhabi to Milan in 2025 Pic for illustrative purposes

Wizz Air launches first long-haul service from Abu Dhabi to Milan

Starting June 2, 2025, the daily direct flights will be operated by the airline’s new Airbus A321XLR aircraft, offering fares from as low as Dhs429

Emirates debuts service to Madagascar

Emirates debuts service to Madagascar via Seychelles

The maiden flight, EK707, touched down at Ivato International Airport on September 3 and was celebrated with a traditional water cannon salute

flynas launches flights to abu Dhabi and Sharjah Image flynas

Saudi’s flynas launches flights to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah

The airline recently announced its expansion plan to add eight new destinations and routes to its UAE network

European airports reinstate 100ml liquid limit in cabin luggage

European airports reinstate 100ml liquid limit in cabin luggage

Passengers travelling through European airports are advised to prepare for the renewed restrictions and plan accordingly for any liquids, gels, or aerosols in their hand luggage

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