Aviation

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