Aviation

GCV Next-Gen: WEF’s groundbreaking AR platform for global collaboration

Chieh Huang on how the new platform drives actionable insights for a sustainable future

Emirati students headed to NASA space camp as Arab Health marks 50th anniversary

The scholarship offers students immersive space and science learning opportunities

SpaceX Starship test flight explosion: U.S. FAA requires mishap investigation

The spacecraft experienced a "rapid unscheduled disassembly" shortly after liftoff

Green hydrogen to play major role in sustainable aviation fuel, says Boeing META President

Aviation industry has committed to introducing this biofuel to achieve global sustainability goals

Top 10 busiest international flight routes in the world in 2024

The busiest international flight route in 2024 was Hong Kong (HKG) to Taipei (TPE) with 6.8 million seats

flynas celebrates first direct flight between Riyadh and Entebbe in Uganda

flynas will operate three weekly flights on the new route between Riyadh and Entebbe

DXB remains world’s busiest international airport with 60.2 million seats in 2024

DXB’s airline capacity grew significantly since 2023 with seats increasing by 7 percent year-on-year

Emirates SkyCargo to expand capacity with new Boeing 747 freighters to meet global demand

This translates to a 15 percent increase in vital main deck cargo capacity when compared to January 2024

Emirates expands Madagascar network with two new flights amid robust travel demand

The airline will boost its schedule from four to six weekly services starting April 2

Etihad Airways carries 18.5 million passengers in 2024, up 80 percent from 2022

The airline welcomed 1.7 million guests last month, a remarkable increase of more than 20 percent

Sharjah Airport welcomes over 17.1 million passengers in 2024

Airport expanded its network of new flight routes by adding seven direct destinations to various global capitals and cities

GCAA reports 23,960 drones registered in UAE, announces new registration process

The UAE Drones Unified Platform registers and regulates drone operations while ensuring compliance with safety laws

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Keeta Drones partner to boost drone delivery operations with safety focus

The agreement also seeks to enhance joint coordination to achieve effective safety objectives for Dubai's airspace

Dubai’s Emirates honors Real Madrid with special livery on its Boeing 777 ahead of Super Cup

The plane arrived in Madrid Tuesday, carrying the first team to Jeddah for the Spanish Super Cup from January 8 to 12

DAE signs definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of Nordic Aviation Capital

The transaction will be adequately capitalized and financed through internal resources and secured debt financing

ATM 2025 to address soaring growth within aviation sector from April 28 to May 1, 2025

New technology, sustainable aviation, corporate travel, and the ‘gate escape’ to be discussed in detail

Saudi Arabia’s domestic tourism flourishes in 2024 with 44 percent growth in bookings

While iconic cities such as Makkah, Riyadh and Madinah remain central tourism hubs, emerging destinations are becoming increasingly popular 

Air Arabia launches three weekly non-stop flights to Ethiopia

Air Arabia will fly to and from Ethiopia's capital every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

UAE’s aviation sector sets historic record with over 1 million air movements in 2024

On December 22, the UAE recorded the historic milestone with the arrival of Emirates Flight 305 from Shanghai

Abu Dhabi hotels welcome 4.8 million guests in first 10 months of 2024

Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Strategy 2030 aims to attract 39.3 million visitors and contribute AED90 billion to the GDP by 2030

Cairo International Airport’s Terminal 4 to support Egypt’s tourism growth targets

Egypt seeks to raise the number of tourists to 30 million by 2030

China to build world’s largest artificial island airport

The new airport is expected to boost the local economy by facilitating increased trade and tourism

Kuwait, India agree on upgrading ties to strategic partnership

The two sides highlighted trade's crucial role in connecting their countries and its potential for further growth and diversification