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…
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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,…
How well do you know Gulf aviation? | Quiz
The Gulf boasts some of the most recognizable air carriers in the world, including Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar…
Gulf airlines: what happened to the first aircraft?
Gulf airlines are some of the most well-known in the world. Positioned at the intersection of the busiest…
World’s second largest Boeing 737 MAX customer slashes its order
The state-owned low-cost carrier flydubai agreed with the American manufacturer to reduce the number of the Boeing 737…
While others halt, El Al plans to operate special flights in & out of Israel
While other airlines have temporarily canceled flights to Israel due to the ongoing upheaval in the region, Israel’s…
Gulf Air sets date for its first commercial flight to Israel
June 3, 2021, should become an important date for Gulf Air, the state-owned airline of Bahrain. The country’s…
Granddads of British Airways & Pan Am: Do you know airline predecessors? [Quiz]
A lot of airlines nowadays boast about their rich history dating back a whole century. Yet not many…
BREAKING: UAE ungrounds Boeing 737 MAX
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has essentially ungrounded the Boeing 737 MAX, allowing…
UAE looking to lift ban on Boeing 737 MAX in March 2021
The United Arab Emirates is looking to lift the ban on Boeing 737 MAX in March 2021. Flydubai…