Dnata has been granted an extension of the licence following a competitive public tender conducted by the airport operator
Aviation
Riyadh Air eyes strategic partnerships with Air India, IndiGo for India operations
Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas leads a delegation to India for partnership discussions with Indian airlines
Dubai’s Emirates invests $2.4 million in revolutionary in-flight medical care
Emirates is enhancing cabin crew preparedness with an eight-week training program focused on medical response
Saudi budget carrier flyadeal launches summer 2025 programme with new Salalah route; adds six destinations
The expansion will begin on June 19, 2025
Qatar Airways expands global flight network to 11 destinations to meet growing demand
Qatar Airways operates flights to over 170 destinations and offers connections through its hub at Hamad International Airport
ITB Berlin 2025: Emirates signs deals to boost cruises, connectivity and travel partnerships at tourism expo
Emirates signed strategic agreements with travel platforms, cruise companies and tourism agencies at ITB Berlin 2025
Flydubai announces flights to 3 new destinations in Iran
Flydubai expands Iran network with flights to Bushehr, Tabriz and Qeshm
Emirates announces new flights to China, Vietnam and Cambodia as it boosts Asia network to 269 weekly flights
Emirates enhances Asia network with flights to Shenzen, Da Nang and Siem Reap
Jazeera Airways launches March mega sale with fares starting at KD 14
The airline offers up to 10% off pre-order meals and excess baggage fees
Etihad increases Madrid flights, boosts ties with Air Europa
Etihad Airways and Air Europa seek to develop closer ties and boost codeshare agreement and UAE-Spain flights
Saudi airport introduces e-gates
King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah introduces modern e-gates to boost Saudi aviation efficiency
Private jets in the UAE: Falcon Luxe eyes major fleet expansion over next 2 years
UAE private jet operator Falcon Luxe eyes fleet of 50 planes by end of 2026
Flydubai reports record $3.5bn revenue and pre-tax profits of $674m
UAE carrier flydubai saw best results in its 15-year history in 2024
India’s IndiGo expands Saudi network with new Hyderabad-Madinah direct flights
The new direct flight will be operated as a thrice-weekly service
SalamAir to add 10 new Airbus planes to meet growing demand
Oman’s SalamAir to boost fleet with purchase of new Airbus A320 planes
Dubai’s DXB braces for 2.5 million passengers in nine-day February rush
The surge in traffic stems from global events coinciding with school holidays across DXB’s key markets
Etihad reports record $476m profit as flights, passenger numbers and revenue soars
Etihad Airways saw record revenue and profits last year as network of flights and staff see significant increases