Between April and June, more than 5.1 million passengers travelled with Air Arabia Group across its hubs, a 15% rise compared to 4.5 million passengers in the same quarter of 2024
Aviation
Aviation
Dubai’s flydubai expands fleet with 12 new aircraft in 2025
The deliveries, made between April and August 2025, have grown the airline’s fleet to 93 aircraft
Aviation
Back-to-school travel surge: 3.6m passengers set for Dubai International in August
Dubai International Airport prepares for one of its busiest periods of 2025 with enhanced services, family-friendly tips, and smooth travel measures
Airbus
Kuwait Airways faces challenges as it waits for Airbus delivery
Airline’s 2024 plans were based on having 33 aircraft, but it was forced to operate with just 23
Aviation
Dubai’s MBRAH launches massive Sky Support Complex to meet increasing aviation demand
MBRAH offers global aerospace players connectivity and is a free-zone destination for the world’s leading airlines, private jet companies, MROs, and associated industries
Aviation
Lufthansa to relaunch Riyadh–Munich route in October 2025, boosting Saudi capacity by 50%
Lufthansa to boost Saudi-Germany connectivity with relaunch of Riyadh–Munich route
Abu Dhabi Airports
Abu Dhabi Airports posts 13% passenger growth in H1 2025 as AUH adds 16 new destinations
Abu Dhabi continues to grow reputation and reality as an aviation hub for the UAE and wider MENA region
Aviation
Emirates bans power banks amid ‘explosion’ concerns: New safety rules explained
Emirates explains new safety rules regarding risks of transporting power banks on flights
Aviation
Qatar Airways announces massive expansion with extra flights to global destinations, including record 10 daily London services
Qatar Airways expands capacity across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia as demand surges
Aviation
Syria signs $4bn deal with Qatar-backed consortium to rebuild Damascus Airport as regional aviation hub with 90,000 jobs
International consortium led by Qatar’s UCC Holding to redevelop Damascus International Airport in Syria with 31m passenger capacity, new fleet, and advanced infrastructure
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi boosts flights to Baku, Tbilisi amid rising demand for regional travel
The move reflects the growing appetite for affordable travel options between the UAE and popular leisure markets
Aviation
Dubai Duty Free smashes all-time July sales record by nearly 6%
Despite DXB passenger numbers growing by 2.3% in the first 6 months, DDF’s year-to-date sales are up 5.86% to $1.29bn
Airport
London Heathrow submits $65bn proposal to UK government for a third runway
The new runway, which has divided opinion for many years, will add 276,000 flights a year and increase passenger capacity to 150 million
Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways expands partnership network to over 40 airlines
Etihad Airways’ partnerships expand access to markets including China, North America, Africa and Europe
Aviation
Dubai’s Emirates launches 5th China route with daily flights to Hangzhou
The airline now operates 49 weekly flights to five major cities in China.
Abu Dhabi
dnata wins multi-year Etihad Airways catering contract at Jordan AMM airport
dnata will produce and uplift more than 90,000 meals annually for the UAE carrier’s 14 weekly flights between Amman and Abu Dhabi
Air Arabia
Air Arabia announces two new routes to Russia
The airline said the two new routes mark continued expansion from its Ras Al Khaimah hub, complementing existing direct flights to Moscow