Emirates’ certification follows a year-long collaboration with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES)
Aviation
Airbus
Saudia announces order of 20 Airbus A330neo planes
Saudia and flyadeal order new Airbus A330neo planes
air cargo
Qatar, IAG and Malaysian airlines to form global cargo business joint venture
The trilateral partnership to significantly improve the accessibility and efficiency of air freight by streamlining product offerings, enhancing connectivity, faster transit times and new routing opportunities
air freight
Dubai Chambers, flydubai sign agreement to boost global trade for local businesses
The agreement provides Dubai Chamber of Commerce members with preferential air freight rates on flydubai’s cargo network
Aerospace
Boeing secures critical fasteners to avoid 737 MAX production delays after key factory fire
As dwindling fastener supplies threaten the broader aerospace industry, some producers of the nuts taking on contracts to provide alternate supply are hiking prices to reflect rising costs of materials and labour
Aviation
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan tours Emirates Flight Catering facility
The Crown Prince inspected the company’s daily operations that support the Emirates fleet and international airlines departing from Dubai
Airport
Dubai International Airport (DXB) wins prestigious ACI safety award 2025
DXB has implemented several safety initiatives, including the Safety Superstar Award for employees demonstrating exemplary practices, and a confidential reporting system for staff to raise concerns
Airlines
World’s most valuable airline brands revealed; Emirates, Qatar Airways and Saudia impress
Emirates tops Gulf in global airline brand value ranking
Aviation
Dubai South’s MBRAH completes phase one of Aerospace Supply Chain Zone
The completed phase caters to engine shops, component and landing gear MROs, as well as workshop solutions
Aviation
UAE aviation sector accounted for $92bn and 1m jobs in 2023
The UAE aviation sector contributed 18.2 per cent to GDP in 2023 says IATA
Aviation
Saudi Arabia’s flynas announces new flights to Milan, Geneva, Krakow, Rize and Casablanca
Saudi Arabia boosts Summer 2025 flight network with destinations in Italy, Switzerland, Poland Türkiye and Morocco
Airbus A350-1000
Etihad Airways adds sixth A350 aircraft to fleet
With its long-range capabilities, the A350-1000 provides Etihad with increased operational flexibility
Aerospace
Airbus picks Mahindra Aerostructures for manufacturing H130 helicopter fuselage in India
The first cabin assembly is scheduled for delivery by March 2027
Aviation
Flydubai to retrofit 21 737 MAX aircraft with larger Boeing space bins
flydubai operates a fleet of 88 Boeing 737 aircraft, 59 of which are 737 MAX
Al Maktoum International Airport
Dubai Airports expands Autism training for 45,000 staff
The initiative supports Dubai’s goal of becoming a Certified Autism Destination™ (CAD)
Abu Dhabi
Bombardier unveils new Abu Dhabi service facility at Al Bateen Executive Airport
The new Abu Dhabi Service facility further expands on Bombardier’s existing service footprint in the UAE
Aviation
Saudia partners with ELIE SAAB for luxury first class amenity kits
The collaboration brings the designer’s signature elegance on board Saudia flights, marking a new standard in in-flight hospitality