DXB to top 252,000 daily passengers this fortnight
Dubai International (DXB) will welcome an estimated 3.5 million guests through its doors between June 20 and July 3, with average total daily traffic reaching 252,000, according to a new report from Dubai Airports. The hub is preparing for a surge in departures, with more than a quarter of a million in outbound traffic from […]
Strata and SABCA expand collaboration on A350-1000 flap fairings
Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata) and SABCA have signed a new contract for the manufacturing and assembly of the A350-1000 Flap Support Fairings. This achievement broadens the already-existing A350-900 Flap Support Fairing long-term relationship between Strata and SABCA and confirms the strength of the partnership between the two companies and the commitment to delivering high-quality components […]
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 […]
Dubai flights: $3 airfare announced for popular Asian destination
This is not a drill: One of the Philippines’ top airlines, Cebu Pacific, is offering flight tickets for only Dh10. The ultra-low airfare was announced during the carrier’s 10th anniversary celebration on Friday. From May 5 to 9, travellers from Dubai to Manila can book their flights at a one-way base fare of Dh10. […]
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launches big recruitment drive
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, is launching an ambitious recruitment drive with a Go Pink campaign, in response to the continuous regional growth of the airline. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is a joint venture between ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major […]
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise hikes bond repurchase program by $300mln
The board of directors and shareholders of UAE-based airplane lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has authorised an additional $300 million for bond repurchases. The repurchase will be conducted through open market transactions, the company said in a statement on Wednesday. To date, DAE has repurchased approximately $1.13 billion of principal amount of its publicly traded […]
Etihad Cargo, China’s SF Airlines connect their mega hubs
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has reinforced its commitment to the Chinese market with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s SF Airlines. As per the MoU, both carriers will start operating flights via their respective fleets to the other carrier’s hub in April, which will […]
Dubai: Airline announces flight cancellations to Sudan amid ongoing conflict
Flydubai has cancelled flights to Sudan “due to the current situation in the country, a spokesperson of the respective airline informed. “Due to the current situation in Sudan, flydubai flights between Dubai and Khartoum Airport (KRT) have been cancelled from April 15 until April 17,” a flydubai spokesperson told Khaleej Times on Saturday. “We will […]