Flydubai expands Iran network with flights to Bushehr, Tabriz and Qeshm
Aviation
Aviation
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
Airline
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
Aviation
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
Aviation
Saudi airport introduces e-gates
King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah introduces modern e-gates to boost Saudi aviation efficiency
Aviation
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
Aviation
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
Aviation
India’s IndiGo expands Saudi network with new Hyderabad-Madinah direct flights
The new direct flight will be operated as a thrice-weekly service
Aviation
SalamAir to add 10 new Airbus planes to meet growing demand
Oman’s SalamAir to boost fleet with purchase of new Airbus A320 planes
Aviation
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
Aviation
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
aerospace sector
Al-Futtaim Logistics expands into Saudi Arabia, Oman amid Middle East aerospace boom
The expansions follow in the wake of surging demand for advanced logistics solutions in the region
Al Maktoum International Airport
Dubai South’s MBRAH reports record 17,891 private jet movements in 2024
Al Maktoum International Airport maintains its position as the busiest airport for business aviation movements in the Middle East
Aviation
Etihad announces flights from Abu Dhabi to Sochi
Etihad expands UAE-Russia connectivity with new flights to Sochi
Airbus
Saudi Arabia’s flynas to receive 100 Airbus planes by 2030
Low-cost airline flynas will see its fleet rise to 160 planes within five years
airline industry
Dubai’s Emirates covered in Valentine’s Day roses, giant bouquet in viral video
Emirates has also announced its Valentine’s Day programme featuring speciality food, beverages, and entertainment across its flights and lounges worldwide
Air Arabia
Air Arabia flies high as profit before tax touches record $440 million
Full-year revenue up 11% to $1.81 billion as the airline adds 31 new routes in FYT 2024 and passenger numbers rose 12% to 18.8 million