Aviation

How is the GCC region driving tourism growth? Mega-projects, coastal developments and unified visa in focus

In 2024, the projected revenue for the GCC region's travel market is estimated to be $8.08 billion

Etihad Airways reports $381 million profit after tax for first nine months of 2024

The carrier achieved 21 percent revenue growth, surpassing $5 billion in the first three quarters

Autocraft’s E20+ air taxi: A new era for urban mobility in the UAE

The “E” signifies Electric, highlighting the zero-emission propulsion that shapes the future of sustainable air travel

flynas to launch three direct flights between Madinah and Cairo’s Sphinx airport

flynas connects Egypt to Saudi Arabia with more than 120 weekly direct flights from five Saudi cities

Etihad Airways passenger traffic surges 34 percent to 15 million by October 2024

The airline's rolling 12-month passenger total stands at 17.8 million, a 73 percent increase on the figure for the whole of 2022

7 ways Emirates and flydubai’s partnership has reshaped the skies in 7 years

By joining forces, Emirates and flydubai offer customers access to a network of more than 225 unique destinations in more than 100 countries

flydubai showcases latest retrofitted Boeing 737-800 aircraft at Bahrain International Airshow

Carrier currently operates 31 weekly flights between Dubai and Bahrain and continues to see strong demand on the route

flydubai, Batik Air enter strategic interline agreement to expand network with over 40 destinations

Batik Air passengers will have the opportunity to travel to 38 destinations on flydubai’s growing network

Emirates to showcase iconic retrofitted Airbus A380 at Bahrain International Airshow

Emirates is the world’s largest Airbus A380 operator and is currently undertaking the industry's largest known in-house $4 billion retrofit program

September 2024 passenger demand soars with 7.1 percent growth in RPKs: IATA

In terms of total capacity, evaluated through available seat kilometers (ASK), there was a year-on-year increase of 5.8 percent 

Air cargo grows 9.4 percent in September, reports IATA

ACTKs rose by 6.4 percent relative to September 2023 (8.1 percent for international operations) 

DAE signs lease agreements with Hainan Airlines for four new Boeing 737-8 Aircraft

The inclusion of these cutting-edge Boeing 737-8 aircraft will aid Hainan Airlines in achieving its growth and operational goals. 

FII8: Aramco, Riyadh Air ink agreement to collaborate in low-carbon fuel supply, sustainability

Partnership aligns with Riyadh Air's ambition to become a leading global airline committed to sustainability and low-carbon fuels

US customs pre-clearance facility moves to Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport

New pre-clearance facility eliminates the need for lengthy queues upon arrival in the U.S.

Emirates ramps up Africa network with more flights to Entebbe, Addis Ababa, Johannesburg

Emirates will increase frequency in Ethiopia, with a daily flight connecting Dubai and Addis Ababa from January 1, 2025

Amazon, Emirates, GEMS, Careem join Dubai’s Gig Economy Sandbox initiative

Sandbox Dubai is an innovative platform that seeks to enhance Dubai’s legislative and regulatory environment in line with future needs

Red Sea Global’s latest luxury resort Shebara to welcome first guests starting November 2024

Shebara’s 73 overwater and beachfront villas shimmer in the bright sunshine, offering guests a one-of-a-kind experience

Etihad Airways expands North America network with daily flights to Toronto, Boston

Airline now flies 42 times a week to North America: twice daily to New York JFK, and daily to Boston, Chicago, Toronto, and Washington DC

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise inks $500 million agreement to acquire 10 aircraft

Group initiated and managed the purchase and sale of equity interests in 36 managed aircraft from existing investors to new investors

UAE seeks stronger ties with G20 nations as bilateral trade exceeds $196 billion

UAE-Global Business Forum underlined the UAE’s role as a global trade and investment hub

Emirates, GE Aerospace ink 10-year agreement for B777 electrical system services

Emirates is the world’s largest B777 operator with a fleet of 143 aircraft

Emirates orders five more Boeing 777 freighters, bringing total to 21

Expansion comes as the Dubai government scales the Al Maktoum International Airport to process 12 million tons of cargo annually

Etihad Airways flies 1.6 million travelers in September as it serves more destinations

Year-to-date, Etihad Airways has welcomed 13.6 million travelers, marking a 35 percent increase from the previous year