Saudi Flynas

Saudi low cost carrier Flynas eyes expansion with overseas units

The airline said it would seek so-called Air Operator Certificates in two unidentified countries as it looks to double the scale of its operations

Plane crash

Pokhara plane crash worsens Nepal’s aviation safety record

Sunday’s was the 11th fatal plane crash in Nepal in as many years, Aviation Safety Network data show

Emirates to resume passenger services to Shanghai, Beijing

Dubai’s Emirates to resume passenger services to Shanghai, Beijing

The carrier’s four weekly flights to Guangzhou will also increase to a daily service from February 1

Emirates to operate second service to Brisbane from June 1

Dubai’s Emirates doubles services to Brisbane

The expansion will boost capacity through Brisbane by more than a quarter of a million seats per year both ways

Etihad announces Global Sale 2023

UAE-based Etihad Airways’ annual Global Sale kicks off

Travellers can enjoy special sale fares to select destinations, with the Global Sale running until January 20, for travel between January 18 and June 15 this year

Wizzair launches flights from Jeddah to Europe

Wizz Air inaugurates three new routes from Europe to Jeddah

The new routes are a part of a line-up of 24 new routes to Saudi Arabia announced in recent months by Wizz Air

Us airports outage

US flight chaos puts spotlight on FAA after a tough year

The situation is an awkward turn for aviation officials, coming shortly after the Southwest meltdown stranded thousands of passengers during the holidays

Flydubai

Flydubai expands its network in Kazakhstan to three destinations

The airline has announced the resumption of flights to Shymkent International Airport from February 28

Middle East aviation stats for Nov 2022

Middle East airlines witnessed 84.6% rise in traffic in November, says IATA

Total global traffic in November rose 41.3 per cent compared to the previous year

Saudia

Saudia opens airport operations building in Jeddah

The mini terminal includes artificial intelligence-powered self-boarding kiosks and five luggage carousels as well as 15 meeting rooms for pre-flight cabin crew briefings

Qatar

Qatar launches first commercial charter flight to and from Kazakhstan

The nation has identified Kazakhstan as one of 15 target markets where tourists can relax, rejuvenate and enjoy Qatar’s vibrant culture

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim adds Global 7500 to its managed fleet

The new aircraft will be based at DCAF’s home base at Al Maktoum International Airport

Emirates retrofitted A380 cabin

Emirates’ first retrofitted A380 flies to London Heathrow

By 2024, all 67 of the airline’s A380s assigned for refurbishment will have returned to service

etihad airways doubles flights to bangkok

UAE’s Etihad Airways to double flights to Bangkok

From March, the airline will provide a total of 14 weekly nonstop services to Bangkok Airport

Dubai International courtesy Twitter (Dubai Media Office)

Dubai welcomes over 23.7 million passengers in 2022

This marks an 89 per cent increase in passenger traffic compared to the previous year

dnata breaks ground on warehouse in Iraq

Dubai-headquartered dnata breaks ground on $14m cargo warehouse in Erbil, Iraq

dnata’s latest expansion follows the opening of a new, advanced cool chain facility and a bus maintenance facility in 2022 at EBL

Emirates signs pact to support visitor arrivals to The Bahamas

UAE’s Emirates Airline, Bahamas partner to promote tourism

The airline and the country’s Ministry of Tourism will participate in joint initiatives to boost visitor traffic into the islands from across the airline’s network

UAE's Etihad Cargo to expand capacity offering to the US

UAE’s Etihad Cargo to increase capacity offering to US

With the introduction of additional services, Etihad Cargo will offer over 600 tonnes of cargo capacity out of the US per week

Flydubai to resume flight to Ashgabat

UAE’s flydubai to resume services to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

From January onwards, the airline will also commence flights to seven new destinations including Cagliari, Corfu, Gan and Krabi

etihad airways adds flights to shanghai as travel demand to and from china grows

UAE’s Etihad Airways to increase flights to Shanghai from February 2023

Eihad Airways has add a second weekly passenger service to Shanghai following the further relaxation of Covid-related travel measures

DXB T3

Holiday travel: Nearly two million passengers expected to pass through Dubai International

Average daily traffic at DXB is expected to reach 245,000 passengers during the holiday season

Emirates boeing777-300er IATA

Dubai’s Emirates completes latest IATA Operational Safety Audit with zero findings

The IOSA programme is an internationally recognised and accepted evaluation system designed to assess the operational management and control systems of an airline

Kenya Airways operates inaugural flight from Mombasa to Dubai’s DXB

The carrier will be operating four weekly flights between Mombasa and DXB’s Terminal 1

Dubai's Emirates adds fourth daily flight to Bangkok

Dubai’s Emirates adds fourth daily flight to Bangkok

The additional flight will be operated by the airline’s Airbus A380

Etihad appoints former TAP Air Portugal executive as CFO

Etihad appoints former TAP Air Portugal executive as CFO

Raffael Quintas will be succeeding Adam Boukadida, who has left Etihad after nine years to pursue a new role

Etihad to increase frequency on Abu Dhabi-New York route

Etihad to increase frequency on Abu Dhabi-New York route

The carrier will offer a total of 28 weekly services this summer between Abu Dhabi and the US

Air Arabia

Air Arabia to resume direct flights to Kuala Lumpur

The service will connect Sharjah International Airport with Kuala Lumpur International Airport with thrice-weekly flights, starting March 20, 2023

Flydubai

Flydubai carried over 100,000 fans on shuttle flights since Nov 21

The shuttle flights will operate until December 19

Air Arabia commences direct flights between Sharjah and Milan

Air Arabia commences direct flights between Sharjah and Milan

The new service will connect both cities with four weekly flights

Etihad Airways to deploy four A380s on Abu Dhabi-London route from 2023

The return of A380s will be supported by the addition of five A320 aircraft