Aviation

UAE activates emergency plan to guarantee continuous airport operations amid regional airspace closures

The airspace closures triggered major flight cancellations and rerouting, which affected local airports in nearby countries

Saudi Arabia’s GACA, Airbus forge partnership to advance sustainable aviation practices

Key areas of cooperation include sharing expertise in low-carbon and sustainable aviation fuels

Saudi delegation signs key aviation deals at 2025 Paris Air Show

The kingdom provides opportunities for global aviation investors, with the Saudi Aviation Strategy unlocking $100 billion in infrastructure projects

Riyadh Air inks deal for up to 50 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft at Paris Air Show

The start-up airline now has up to 182 aircraft on order and will operate a three-type fleet with flights set to commence later in 2025

UAE airlines suspend flights to several Middle East destinations amid rising tensions

Emirates announced the cancellation of several flights to and from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Iran from June 13-15

Etihad Airways passenger traffic grows 19 percent to 1.7 million in May 2025

In the first five months of 2025, 8.4 million travelers have flown with the airline

Middle East tourism spending to hit $350 billion by 2030, says ATM report

The Middle East’s rise as a global hub for business events is another key highlight of the report

DXB tops ACI’s air connectivity rankings in Asia-Pacific and Middle East

DXB currently serves more than 265 destinations across six continents, reinforcing its contribution to global trade and tourism

Emirates launches 45+ special flights for Hajj and Eid Al Adha: Serving 32,000 pilgrims across key global cities

The Dubai carrier continues to strengthen its commitment to providing culturally sensitive, memorable, and seamless journeys for travelers across its worldwide network

flydubai to resume flights to Damascus after 12-year pause

Flights to Damascus International Airport (DAM) will operate daily from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB)

Etihad Airways posts record $187 million profit after tax in Q1 2025, highest-ever customer satisfaction

Customer satisfaction also reached a record high in Q1 2025, with scores improving by 20 percent

Qatar Airways profit grows 28 percent to record $2.15 billion

Qatar Airways Cargo recorded a 17 percent growth in revenue and achieved the best financial results since the COVID pandemic