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 […]
Dubai Airshow 2023 to bring together over 1,400 exhibitors from 95 countries
Dubai Airshow 2023 is set to be the biggest on record, with exhibitors from 95 countries and visitor numbers expected to grow from last year’s edition. More than 1,400 exhibitors, including 400 first-time exhibitors and over 80 startups across sectors from commercial aviation, advanced aerial mobility, space , defence and military, business aviation, will showcase […]
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 International Airport trials new Terminal A operations
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) said its assets under management (AuM) surged by a record 35 per cent in the first half of the year, as the city’s main financial centre continues to attract major global and regional players. The latest data from the financial hub shows that a total of 102 asset managers, […]
Dubai Customs increases services as vacation travellers return to UAE
Dubai Customs said it has stepped up its readiness to ensure the smooth movement of homecoming passengers during the post-summer vacation period. The Passenger Operations Department of Dubai Customs said it had made preparations to facilitate procedures and speed up the flow of arrivals through the Dubai International Airport (DXB). Dubai Customs ramps up […]
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 […]