Ireland-based SMBC Aviation Capital orders 25 Boeing 737 MAXs
Ireland-based aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital has ordered 25 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, bringing its backlog of the…
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Dubai plans to expand Al Maktoum Airport to become the largest in the world
Plans are underway to expand Dubai to expand Al Maktoum International Airport/Dubai World Center (DWC), which would make…
SAUDIA gives sneak preview of airline’s new business class seat at convention
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) has unveiled its latest business class seat at the annual Arabian Travel Market in…
United Airlines launches daily direct flights to Dubai from Newark
United Airlines has started its daily direct services from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Dubai International Airport…
India rejects additional traffic rights for UAE airlines
The Indian government has reportedly dismissed a recent request from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to increase the…
Emirates exploring codeshare possibilities with Air India
Emirates has been exploring options to codeshare on flights with Air India, as the Indian flag carrier continues…
Air Arabia’s growing constellation of airlines is about to get larger
The Middle East is one of the main players in global commercial aviation, with the region’s three major…
Emirates’ Tim Clark: No A380 or B747 means rising fares in the future
In November 2022, when Emirates presented its financial results for the first half-year of FY2022-2023, the airline insisted…
Dubai expects FIFA World Cup to increase pax demand ‘three-fold’ in coming weeks
Dubai Airports anticipates a “massive surge” in passenger numbers at Dubai World Central Airport (DWC) with the Match…
What do you know about aviation in the Middle East? | Quiz
The Middle East boasts some of the most recognizable full-service carriers and airports in the world, such as…
United and Emirates form historic commercial partnership
United Airlines and Emirates have formed a historic partnership, marking a big step towards establishing a cordial relationship between the…
Historic moment as Emirates launches its first-ever service into Israel
Emirates touched down in Israel for the first time on June 23, 2022, marking a historical moment…
Ethiopian Airlines firms all-Boeing cargo fleet, orders five 777 freighters
Ethiopian Airlines (EA) and Boeing have announced a further expansion of EA’s all-Boeing freighter fleet. As part…
Which airlines are still flying to Ukraine?
As tensions escalate with Russia over Ukraine, many countries have advised their citizens to leave Ukraine as soon…
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana brings back full network
Kazakhstan’s flag-carrier Air Astana has restored its full domestic and international network, almost two weeks after the country was embroiled…
Airlines suspend flights to Almaty amid Kazakhstan unrest
Several airlines, including Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA), flydubai, and Air Arabia have suspended their regular routes to Kazakhstan’s largest city,…
Dubai’s second airport set to reopen in May 2022 after two years’ closure
Dubai’s second airport, Dubai World Central (DWC), is set to reopen in May 2022, two years after the…
What do we know about Gulf’s low-cost carriers?
The Gulf region boasts some of the most recognizable full-service carriers (FSCs) in the world, such as Emirates,…