Looming Emirates 777X deal to kick-start Dubai Airshow: Report

Middle East carriers look set to order tens of billions of dollars of long-haul jets at the opening of the Dubai Airshow on Monday, as Emirates renews confidence in the delayed Boeing 777X while facing new competition from rivals like Turkish Airlines. Hosts Emirates and low-cost cousin flyDubai are expected to stamp their mark early […]

Air Arabia launches direct flights between Sharjah and Giza City

Air Arabia is launching a new route operating between Sharjah and Giza city in Egypt. The non-stop flights will connect Sharjah International Airport with Sphinx International Airport with a frequency of five weekly flights starting from December 6. The flights will operate on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, departing from Sharjah at 7.55pm and landing in […]

Flydubai to resume flights to Kabul

Dubai-based carrier flydubai will resume flights to Kabul International Airport (KBL) in Afghanistan next month. From November 15, 2023, the carrier will operate a double-daily service from Terminal 2 at Dubai International (DXB). The schedule of these flights is below: Flight Number Departure Airport Arrival Airport Departure Time Arrival Time FZ 301 DXB KBL 04:25 […]

Flydubai will launch services to Langkawi and Penang

Dubai-based carrier flydubai will launch a daily service to Langkawi and Penang in Malaysia beginning next year. Flights from Dubai’s Terminal 3 to Penang International airport (PEN) and Langkawi International airport (LGK) will start from February 10, 2024. Its services to Langkawi will operate via a short stop in Penang. The carrier will therefore become […]

Abu Dhabi & Europe forge air connectivity deal to promote tourism

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has struck a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Franco-Dutch airline Group Air France-KLM, forging a strategic partnership that will enhance connectivity between Abu Dhabi and Europe further positioning the emirate as a preferred tourist destination. The signing ceremony was held at the Louvre […]

MBZUAI, Etihad Airways join forces to harness power of AI in aviation

  Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) and Etihad Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop initiatives and conduct research into how AI could transform key aspects of the nation’s integral aviation sector. The move aligns with the university’s commitment to enhancing AI competitiveness across vital sectors, including aviation […]

Over 900,000 passengers expected to pass through Abu Dhabi International Airport during Eid holiday

Abu Dhabi Airports issued today its projected passenger figures in anticipation of an increase in traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), before and during Eid Al Adha. Between the 23rd of June and the 7th of July, Abu Dhabi Airports estimates over 900,000 passengers will pass through Abu Dhabi International Airport, with over 5,000 […]

Etihad Airways set to welcome over 4mln passengers over summer season

Etihad Airways announced its preparation to welcome more than 4 million passengers at Abu Dhabi International Airport during the summer season between 20th June and 30th September 2023. A high volume of travellers will be joining locally in Abu Dhabi, with the remainder connecting from across Etihad’s extensive network of 66 destinations, including new summer […]

Air Arabia launches new route to Samara in Russia

Air Arabia today announced the launch of its fifth new Russian route, Samara. The new flights between Sharjah International Airport and Kurumoch International Airport in Russia will operate three flights weekly, starting from 1st October, 2023. “We are glad to announce the launch of our new route to Samara, which further expands our footprint in […]

Emirates airline earmarks $200mln fund for sustainability research

Emirates airline has announced a $200 million sustainability R&D fund aimed to reduce the impact of fossil fuels in aviation. According to Emirates, it is the biggest single commitment by any airline for sustainability, with funds to be disbursed over three years. The airline will identify partnerships with leading organisations working on solutions in advanced […]