Aviation

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Airports, operator of the emirate’s five airports including the flagship Zayed International Airport (AUH), recorded more than 33 million annual passengers in 2025, the largest influx of travellers in the emirate’s history. This sustained trajectory has seen traffic volumes across the emirate’s five airports double over the past three years, while AUH has emerged as the …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd on Thursday announced that it has reached an agreement with Royal Air Maroc for the lease of 13 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in 2027. This follows an earlier agreement to lease two Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Royal Air Maroc, which were delivered in 2025. “The …

DUBAI / WAM Emirates will introduce four additional weekly flights between Dubai and Manila as part of its ongoing growth strategy in Southeast Asia and commitment to the Philippines. Emirates will operate flight number “EK 330” on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays starting from 2nd April. Flights EK330/331 will be operated by Emirates’ Boeing 777-300ER, featuring 8 private suites in …

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways carried 22.4 million passengers in 2025, an increase of 21 percent year-on-year and the highest annual total in the airline’s history, underpinned by sustained demand and disciplined capacity growth across its expanding global network. Passenger load factor for the full year reached 88.3 percent, up two percentage points compared with 2024, reflecting strong commercial performance throughout …

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways has enjoyed a golden year by collecting more than 25 prestigious international awards throughout 2025, with recognition spanning every aspect of the guest experience from cabin design to onboard catering, safety and operational excellence. The airline crowned the year by becoming only the fourth airline globally, and the first in the region, to attain the Seven-Star …

SHARJAH/WAM Air Arabia has officially launched its daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and Munich, marking the airline’s first German destination served directly from Sharjah. The service is operated by the airline’s new Airbus A320neo, offering its customers enhanced comfort and convenience. The inaugural flight was welcomed upon arrival with a special ceremony at Munich Airport attended by senior representatives from …

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways has been ranked among the top airlines globally in the prestigious 2025 AirHelp Score, achieving an exceptional overall score of 8.07 out of 10 and jumping an impressive nine places year-on-year. Widely recognised as one of the world’s most comprehensive and trusted airline rankings, the AirHelp Score evaluates carriers equally on three key pillars: on-time performance, …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) announced that it had delivered all 10 Boeing 737-9 aircraft to United Airlines under its previously disclosed sale-and-leaseback agreement. Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE, commented, “We appreciate United Airlines’ continued confidence throughout this expeditious transaction. Completed in just six months from document execution to mandate fulfillment, the DAE and United Airlines …

SHARJAH / WAM Air Arabia announced on Monday the launch of its new non-stop service connecting Sharjah with London Gatwick. The introduction of this key international gateway represents a significant step in strengthening Air Arabia’s global footprint and further expanding its growing network from Sharjah International Airport. The new service, commencing on 29th March 2026, will operate double daily, providing …

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines are strengthening travel ties between the UAE and Vietnam with the launch of a new codeshare partnership. The agreement enhances Etihad’s recently launched service between Abu Dhabi and Hanoi. Etihad guests can now access key domestic Vietnamese destinations as well as popular destinations across Asia, with the convenience of a single …