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21 May 2012 Updated at 9:59 PM UAE

Aviation

Latest and breaking news about the Middle East's aviation sector, including interviews and analysis

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Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker.

Qatar Airways CEO slams 'whingeing' Euro airlines

Monday, 14 May 2012 6:16 PM

Akbar Al Baker says European carriers scared of healthy competition from Gulf operators

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India's Jet Airways to expand Dubai services

Friday, 11 May 2012 9:40 AM

Extra flight added to Dubai-Mumbai route as it looks to strengthen Indo-Gulf presence

Emirates urges Boeing to move fast on new 777

Friday, 11 May 2012 9:31 AM

Dubai's flagship airline says it is 'little bit exasperated' by time taken on aircraft upgrade

Emirates in new push for German landing slots

Wednesday, 9 May 2012 9:39 PM

Dubai airline brandishes study that contradicts claims that it would hurt Lufthansa

EXCLUSIVE: Acquiring airline stakes is “just not worth it” – Emirates boss

Tuesday, 8 May 2012 10:47 AM

Sir Maurice Flanagan said the Dubai carrier has no plans to change course

"Lufthansa hates us with a passion" - Flanagan

Monday, 7 May 2012 11:22 AM

The executive vice chairman said the German carrier was trying to block it in Germany

Dubai’s Emirates eyes further US expansion - chairman

Wednesday, 2 May 2012 10:59 AM

Chicago and Florida are on the radar for new routes

flydubai to add destinations, planes, eyes price rise

Wednesday, 2 May 2012 9:47 AM

The government-owned airline on track to earn its first profit this year, says CEO

Aer Lingus said it and Etihad have been in talks about a commercial partnership which have focused on code-share opportunities.

Etihad to take 3 percent stake in Aer Lingus

Tuesday, 1 May 2012 11:49 AM

Move ends months of speculation with Etihad making no secret of its interest

Doha will be the fourth city in the Gulf region that United Airlines serves, in addition to Dubai, Kuwait City and Bahrain.

United Airlines starts daily flights to Doha

Tuesday, 1 May 2012 11:26 AM

Airline said it serves more destinations in the Gulf region than US rivals

Qatar Airways to defer A380s over wing cracks

Monday, 30 April 2012 5:56 PM

Airline chief says it will not receive any superjumbos until issue is resolved by Airbus

Qatar Airways may be next target for Oneworld

Wednesday, 25 April 2012 7:39 PM

British Airways parent IAG eyes Gulf airline to join global marketing alliance

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffths (ITP Images).

Dubai Airports passenger traffic up 15.4% in March

Wednesday, 25 April 2012 3:49 PM

Number of passengers travelling through airport rose to 4.85m during month

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Gulf interest in India's Spicejet, says chief exec

Wednesday, 18 April 2012 8:17 PM

Indian carrier says has been approached by several Gulf-based airlines for stake sale

Qatar Airways cuts air fares by up to 25%

Tuesday, 17 April 2012 6:26 PM

Gulf carrier launches three-day sale on fares to more than 100 destinations


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