DC Aviation Al-Futtaim expands managed fleet
DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF), a leading business aviation services provider, has expanded its fleet under management with the addition of two aircraft – a Bombardier Global 6000 and Global 5000. DCAF will operate the new aircraft on behalf of the private owners. The addition of these aircraft brings DCAF’s total number of managed aircraft to […]
Etihad Airways completes inaugural flight to Beijing Daxing International Airport
Etihad Airways began its first scheduled flight between Abu Dhabi and Beijing Daxing Airport yesterday. The inaugural flight EY888, operated using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, marked the move of regular flights from Abu Dhabi to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). Previously Etihad operated to Beijing Capital International Airport. Arik De, Chief Revenue Officer of Etihad […]
RAK signs deals for vertiport, new Germany flights
Three strategic multi-stakeholder agreements were signed at the 10th edition of the Arab Aviation Summit (AAS), which concluded its three-day session in Ras Al Khaimah on Thursday. The agreements underscored the summit’s growing importance as a platform for facilitating public-private cooperation and opening doors for regional and global partnerships, organisers said. AAS 2023 was […]
UAE: Dnata Catering boosts its presence in Australia
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has expanded its retail catering footprint in Australia, by winning a multi-year contract with the country’s newest airline Bonza to support its operations and services – including the delivery of the airline’s on-demand 100 percent Australian menu. dnata said its global experience and comprehensive, […]
UAE: First female Emirati aircraft engineer on breaking the glass ceiling
A well-known personality now, Dr Suaad Al Shamsi, who is the UAE’s first female Emirati aircraft engineer, opened up to Khaleej Times in a conversation that ranged from breaking the glass ceiling and women in leadership to raising her two boys. Speaking on the sidelines of the Women in Leadership Panel Discussion of the Abdulla Al Ghurair […]
Etihad Cargo expands capacity offering to US
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, will further reinforce its commitment to the US market with the introduction of an additional three weekly flights to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) from April 24, 2023. The additional flights will bring Etihad Cargo’s total cargo capacity to over 600 tons out […]
Emirates launches third daily A380 service to Gatwick
Emirates has ramped up its operations to Gatwick Airport with the addition of a third daily A380 flight, continuing to scale up its UK operations to meet sustained demand ahead of the holiday rush. The additional frequency will offer enhanced capacity with more than 1,000 seats to/from Gatwick to Dubai, every day. Emirates flight EK11 […]
Dubai’s Emirates deploys A380 to New Zealand for first time since 2020
Dubai’s long-haul operator Emirates Airline has deployed for the first time since 2020 its superjumbo aircraft to New Zealand due to increasing travel demand. The A380 flight, which has just made a touchdown at Auckland Airport, has made Emirates reclaimed the title for operating one of the world’s longest non-stop scheduled commercial flights, with an […]
Abu Dhabi Space Debate is UAE’s opportunity to develop new partnerships
The Abu Dhabi Space Debate (ADSD), organised by the UAE space agency is expected to present opportunities to develop new partnerships in the space sector. The event, which will kick off today at the ADNOC Business Centre, will highlight the new geopolitics of space and ways to strengthen international law for the use of space. […]
Emirates reveals new biometric data scheme for Dubai airport flyers
Dubai’s long-haul operator Emirates Airline has partnered with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) to speed up processing of visitors travelling through the Dubai International Airport (DXB). Under a newly signed agreement, Emirates passengers will be given the option to allow the use of their biometric data in order to speed through […]