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IndiGo eyes lesser-known international destinations for next growth phase

IndiGo, is pushing deeper into India, where it flies to 88 cities, and has doubled its global network to 33 destinations from 15 two years ago

Global aviation: 73 CEOs commit to IATA's Safety Leadership Charter

Global aviation: 73 CEOs commit to IATA Safety Leadership Charter

The International Air Transport Association aims to support continuous safety performance improvement across the industry through a three-pillar strategy

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production to triple this year, projects IATA

IATA projects SAF production to triple this year, sets up registry to support adoption

Governments have set clear expectations for aviation to achieve a 5 per cent CO2 emissions reduction through SAF by 2030 and to be net zero carbon emissions by 2050, IATA said

Emirates, Viva Aerobus interline deal to boost connectivity to and within Mexico

With this agreement, Emirates customers flying from Dubai to Mexico City can seamlessly connect to additional Mexican destinations such as Acapulco, Cancun, Guadalajara, and Monterrey

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What you need to know about air turbulence?

While turbulence changes with weather conditions, some regions and routes are more prone to it than others

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Hamad Intl Airport surpasses milestone 50-million passenger mark

In April, Hamad International Airport was also named the world’s best airport, according to Skytrax, the world airline and airport rating programme

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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launches region’s first flight subscription service

The Wizz MultiPass offers travellers greater flexibility and access to the airline’s best fares year-round

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UAE vertiports: GCAA, Skyports to bolster hybrid operations

The MoU builds on the world’s first national regulation for clean energy-powered vertiports published by the GCAA last year

Air Arabia reports a 22% decrease in Q1 profit

Air Arabia’s Q1 net profit plunges by 22%, despite network expansion

The carrier said the seasonality shift in Ramadan, higher fuel prices and currency fluctuations in key markets hurt its profit in Q1 2024

Etihad’s Q1 profit surges to Dhs526m ahead of potential IPO

Etihad’s Q1 profit soars to Dhs526m ahead of potential IPO

The airline carried 4.2 million passengers in the January-March period, while passenger revenue came in at Dhs966m

Nigeria-Emirates not happy with Boeing delays in fixing 777X

Emirates chair Sheikh Ahmed “not happy” with Boeing 777X repair delays

The Dubai-based carrier is the biggest customer of Boeing’s 777X, which will be the industry’s largest twin-engined jet with around 400 seats

flynas boosts UAE network, with flights to 3 more destinations

flynas boosts UAE network, with flights to 3 more destinations

The expansion increases the number of routes between Saudi Arabia and the UAE to nine, and daily flight frequencies to more than 20

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flydubai pax numbers rise in Q1 2024, fleet retrofit in progress

The airline carried close to five million passengers between January and April, a 13 per cent increase compared to the same period last year

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By the numbers: Global air passenger demand soars in March

March data from IATA signals a positive trend in the aviation sector, with airlines poised to capitalise on rising passenger demand in the months ahead

DRIFTx: Abu Dhabi, Joby partner to set up, scale electric air taxi ecosystem

DRIFTx: Abu Dhabi, Joby partner to set up, scale electric air taxi ecosystem

The agreement aims to develop a full air taxi ecosystem, including training, infrastructure and flight operations, as well as a manufacturing presence in Abu Dhabi

Archer, ADIO to accelerate air taxi operations in UAE

Air taxi maker Archer, ADIO to accelerate air taxi operations in UAE

Archer seeks to transform urban travel, replacing 60- to 90-minute commutes by car with estimated 10- to 20-minute electric air taxi flights

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Etihad to commence A380 service to Paris later this year

With the announcement, the French capital becomes the third destination to which Etihad’s A380s operate

British airways resumes service to Abu Dhabi after four years Image Supplied

British Airways resumes service to Abu Dhabi after four years

The new daily service caters to the growing demand for further flights connecting the global tourism and business hubs of London and Abu Dhabi

Emirates, flydubai restore regular flight schedules

Emirates, flydubai return to normal schedule from Dubai airport

Emirates has put together a task force to sort, reconcile and deliver some 30,000 pieces of left-behind baggage to their owners

Airlines suspend flights due to Middle East tensions

Global airlines suspend flights on Middle East tensions

The ongoing geopolitical tensions have narrowed options for planes navigating between Europe and Asia

This Abu Dhabi based airline is offering a 15% sale on tickets

This UAE airline is offering 15% off on tickets

Bookings made on April 19 unlock access to discounted fares on select routes until July 31

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Major airline travel disruption in the Middle East

Airlines traveling between Europe and Asia will be restricted to two viable alternative routes

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UAE-Saudi weekly flights rise 13.3% during Holy Month

In March, the number of flights between the UAE and Saudi Arabia reached 383 weekly flights compared to 338 weekly flights in February

Etihad Airways to fly to Al Qassim from June Image Etihad Airways

Etihad to debut flights to this new Saudi destination

In addition to the Al Qassim route, Etihad Airways will increase frequencies to various destinations, including Antalya and Jaipur, starting June 15

Interview with Russell Stokes of GE Aerospace on the GE spinoff and its impact April 2

GE Aerospace’s Russell Stokes on how the spin-off will play out

Operating as a standalone business will give GE Aerospace the flexibility needed to grow the business, says the president and CEO, Commercial Engines & Services. The Middle East is the firm’s largest market globally for widebody aircraft, between engines in service and on order

Emirates activates SAF delivery at Schipol airport in Amsterdam Image Emirates

Emirates to now use SAF on flights from Schiphol Airport

Over two million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will be delivered to Schiphol’s fuelling system throughout 2024

Qatar Airways GCEO unveils vision for future

Qatar Airways GCEO unveils vision for airline’s future, marks it as a ‘new era’

The cornerstone of Qatar Airways’ strategic roadmap is the introduction of new first-class cabins, a move aimed at meeting the high demand for premium travel experiences

Qatar Airways courts Airbus and Boeing for 150 new planes

Qatar Airways mulls up to 150 widebody orders from Boeing, Airbus

Earlier this month, Qatar’s national carrier said its entire fleet of A350 jets was back into service after settling a legal dispute with Airbus

Riyadh Air marks first year anniversary. Milestones in numbers

In numbers: Riyadh Air marks first anniversary, see key milestones

Riyadh Air has signed significant agreements so far with aviation, transportation and sport partners, including Saudia, Turkish Airlines, Boeing, GE, CAE, Swiss AS, Lufthansa Systems, Lucid Motors and Atlético de Madrid

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Passengers flung to roof as Boeing 787 to Auckland plunges mid-flight

Plane maker Boeing is coming under further scrutiny following yet another incident with one of its planes, this time on a flight from Sydney to Auckland