Emirates adds retrofitted Boeing 777s with Premium Economy on key routes

The refurbished four-class Boeing 777 features a redesigned interior across all cabins, incorporating modern colour palettes, Ghaf Tree motifs, and wood-finished accents

Saudi Arabia moves to fast-track eVTOL air taxis with new Archer agreement

Saudi Arabia moves to fast-track eVTOL air taxis with new Archer agreement

The announcement follows Archer’s recent partnership with The Helicopter Company, owned by the Public Investment Fund, to launch eVTOL services with Red Sea Global

Flying out soon? UAE airlines unlock new ways to explore Asia, Europe

Flying out soon? UAE airlines unlock new ways to explore Asia, Europe

The moves come as the industry continues to recover from the pandemic, focusing on optimising travel experience while supporting global tourism

Air India admits compliance culture needs overhaul after flying Airbus without permit

Air India admits compliance culture needs overhaul after flying Airbus without permit

Air India found engineers and pilots had failed to check the aircraft’s documents and that changes were needed to bolster compliance protocols

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IndiGo shares plunge 7.5% as staffing crisis triggers mass cancellations

On Sunday, the civil aviation watchdog gave the firm 24 hours to explain why it should not face regulatory action

DXB to welcome over 10m passengers between Nov 27 to Dec 31

DXB to welcome over 10m passengers between Nov 27 to Dec 31

Traffic is set to rise from the UAE National Day weekend, when daily volumes are expected to average more than 294,000

Indian Tejas fighter jet crashes at Dubai Airshow, pilot confirmed dead

Emergency services and firefighters responded immediately to the crash site

Saab pitches GlobalEye surveillance aircraft to Qatar and Saudi Arabia

Saab had offered to build the Gripen jets in Canada under license with Bombardier, creating a third production line to join those already operating in Sweden and Brazil

Ras Al Khaimah Airport unveils VVIP terminal: A new gateway for global luxury travel

Ras Al Khaimah Airport unveils VVIP terminal: A new gateway for global luxury travel

The move aims to position the emirate as a premier global entertainment and tourism hub while providing a new gateway for high-value travellers

Emirates, Air Canada extend partnership to 2032, eye deeper cooperation

Emirates, Air Canada extend partnership to 2032, eye deeper cooperation

The renewed deal is expected to broaden cooperation, improve services for passengers and cargo shippers, and open the door to new Canadian gateways in the codeshare network

DXB reaches new heights with record quarter

Dubai International sees record quarterly traffic in Q3 2025

DXB handled 63.8 million bags in the first nine months, up 6.2 per cent year-on-year, with 90 per cent delivered within 45 minutes

Gulf Air finalises deal for at least 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes

The additional 787s will enable Gulf Air to enhance its premium long-haul offering, the airline said in a statement

Dubai Airshow: flydubai locks in $24bn Airbus order for 150 new jets

Airbus scored a $24bn breakthrough at the Dubai Airshow as flydubai ordered 150 A321neos

New seats, Wi-Fi powered by Starlink: Inside Emirates’ massive cabin upgrade

Emirates rolls out Starlink Wi-Fi and new seats in major cabin refresh

The integrated approach underscores the airline’s focus on ensuring product consistency and premium comfort across its flagship wide-body fleet

Boeing lands $38bn Dubai Airshow lift as Emirates orders 65 more 777X

Emirates said on Monday it was ordering another 65 Boeing 777-9 jets, cementing its position as the world’s biggest buyer of wide-body jets

Airbus: Middle East set for 4,000 new jets in race to become the world’s long-haul epicentre

Airbus: Middle East set for 4,000 new jets in race to become the world’s long-haul epicentre

As aviation networks and traffic continue to expand, Airbus forecasts the need for more than 265,000 people to be employed in the sector over the next two decades

Dubai Airshow 2025 set to host record exhibitor turnout

Dubai Airshow 2025 opens today as it prepares for record turnout

The 19th edition includes 21 national pavilions, 98 chalets and 8,000 square metres of additional exhibition space, alongside 120 startups and 50 investors

From Madinah to Hong Kong: Etihad Airways charts bold expansion across destinations

The new service enhances travel options for religious, business, and leisure travellers, underscoring the airline’s commitment to key markets

Air Arabia soars with Dhs656m Q3 profit, 16% jump from last year

Air Arabia soars with Dhs656m Q3 profit, 16% jump from last year

Air Arabia reported a net profit of Dhs1.42bn, a 13 per cent rise over the same period last year, with total revenues reaching Dhs5.49bn

Abu Dhabi charts the skies: UAE builds global model for air taxi rules

Abu Dhabi charts the skies: UAE builds global model for air taxi rules

Supported by advanced modelling tools, these tests study flight dynamics to guide the creation of safe air corridor designs

Abu Dhabi launches first vertiport network to advance air mobility

Abu Dhabi launches first vertiport network to advance air mobility

The network will connect major business, residential, and tourism hubs, including Zayed International Airport, Al Bateen Executive Airport, Yas Island, Saadiyat Island, and Abu Dhabi Island

Etihad Airport Services rebrands as Velora, unifies services under the brand

Etihad Airport Services rebrands as Velora, unifies services under the brand

Velora unifies the ground handling, cargo and Logistics, and security services of Etihad Airport Services under a single brand

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Rolls-Royce to power Kuwait International Airport’s new Terminal 2

The project contract was awarded by the Directorate General for Civil Aviation (DGCA) in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Works, with Turkish construction firm Limak serving as the main developer

Saudi PIF eyes Boeing, Airbus jets for new cargo airline

Turkish Airlines, GE Aerospace sign engine deal for 75 Boeing 787s

GE Aerospace to supply engines, maintenance for Turkish Airlines’ 787 fleet

Qatar Airways courts Airbus and Boeing for 150 new planes

Qatar Airways exits Cathay Pacific with $897m stake sale

Cathay suffered prolonged losses during the COVID-19 pandemic

Etihad, Air Arabia chart new routes: Here's what travellers need to know

Etihad, Air Arabia chart new routes: Here’s what travellers need to know

The additions also give UAE residents and visitors a wider range of travel options across leisure and business destinations in North Africa and Asia

No queues, no hassle: Emirates introduces face recognition travel at Dubai International

No queues, no hassle: Emirates introduces face recognition travel at Dubai International

The airline says the rollout will allow passengers to pass through check-in, immigration, boarding gates, and lounges using only facial recognition

Powering the skies: Aziz Koleilat on GE Aerospace’s bold new flight path

Aziz Koleilat — the president and CEO of GE Aerospace for the Middle East, Pakistan, Türkiye and CIS — reveals how the company is reshaping its strategy and why the Middle East is emerging as a global “centre of gravity” for aviation

How Emirates is using AI to outsmart turbulence, keep flights smooth

How Emirates is using AI to outsmart turbulence, keep flights smooth

The initiatives have contributed to a significant reduction in unexpected severe turbulence incidents over the past year, helping make journeys safer

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi lands in Damascus with new direct route

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi lands in Damascus with new direct route

The addition of Damascus to Air Arabia Abu Dhabi’s growing route map comes as the airline continues to enhance connectivity across Middle East