Aviation

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its traffic statistics for March 2025, continuing its positive performance as among the fastest growing global carriers. The airline carried 5 million passengers during the first quarter, and welcomed 1.6 million guests during the month, up 14 percent compared to the same period last year, as ...

DOHA / GULF TIME Hamad International Airport (DOH), ranked as the World’s Best Airport and Airport Shopping by Skytrax 2024, has officially unveiled its highly anticipated Concourses D and E, marking a major milestone in its expansion and increasing its capacity to over 65 million passengers annually. This development elevates traveller comfort and further establishes Doha as a key global ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai Airports, the operator of the world’s leading international airport, has been recognised with the 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for its approach to employee engagement. The award highlights organisations that foster some of the most engaged workplace cultures globally. In a fast-changing work environment, Dubai Airports has continued to find new ways to engage ...

DUBAI / GULF TIMEEmirates anticipates busy weekends ahead of and during the Eid Al Fitr holiday with heavy traveller volumes departing from and arriving to Dubai. The busiest time for departures in terminal 3 will be on the March 28 and 29, and on the April 5 and 6, with more than 80,000 daily customers making their way abroad for ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Aviation Group (ADA) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Archer Aviation to deploy the first fleet of its Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft globally, starting this year. This initiative is part of Archer’s global “Launch Edition”, which was launched from Abu Dhabi in partnership with ADA to establish an initial ...

DUBAI / WAM Emirates is gearing up for a busy travel period for Eid Al Fitr by deploying an additional 17 flights to destinations in the Middle East/GCC from March 26 to April 5. This year, over 371,000 customers are expected to fly with the airline during the Eid Al Fitr break from around the region, with additional flights planned ...

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Airport has announced its full operational readiness to efficiently manage the anticipated surge in air traffic during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday period. The airport is expected to receive over 500,000 passengers and operate 3,344 flights between March 27 and April 6. The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) confirmed that all operational and logistical preparations have been completed ...

SHARJAH / WAM Air Arabia shareholders approved the distribution of 25 percent cash dividend for the financial year ending December 31, 2024 at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). The dividend, which is equivalent to 25 fils per share, marks another year of strong financial performance for the award-winning low-cost carrier. The Board of Directors’ recommendation follows the airline’s robust ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME The Zayed International Airport showcases how infrastructure can be designed to integrate with environmental considerations. Managed by Dorsch Global, the project is deployed of sustainable landscaping practices to address the unique environmental challenges of the region. This initiative reflects a practical approach to balancing operational requirements with ecological responsibility, showcasing how modern airports can incorporate ...

BERLIN/DUBAI/GULF TIME Emirates concluded yet another successful ITB Berlin, reinforcing its commitment to the world’s largest travel trade show while deepening strategic partnerships across the global travel eco-system. Over the event’s three day run, the airline signed 11 strategic agreements, held 270 high-level meetings and received over 6,000 visitors at its stand, which featured Emirates’ latest-generation A350 cabin products alongside ...