Aviation

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways signs a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to strengthen the relationship between the Kingdom of Thailand and the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025. The agreement aims to promote tourism to Thailand through Etihad’s extensive global network. Aligning with Etihad’s mission to deliver extraordinary ...

DUBAI / WAM Emirates will introduce a slew of Boeing 777 and Airbus A380s with upgraded cabins to 8 more cities on its network in the coming months. The airline will roll out its refreshed A380s to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Nice and Perth and its upgraded Boeing 777s to Madrid, Kuala Lumpur, Phuket and Frankfurt, as well as another refitted ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Emirates will be introducing its newest Airbus A380s fitted with its latest cabins, including Premium Economy, to Manchester and Milan. The latest retrofitted A380s will operate on EK017/018 to Manchester from June 6, and on EK091/092 to Milan from July 1. With the introduction of Emirates’ newly retrofitted A380 to Manchester, the airline will expand its ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is significantly expanding its African network with new destinations and increased frequencies, reinforcing its commitment to the continent’s growing demand for air connectivity. Arik De, Etihad’s Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, commented, “At Etihad, we have long recognised the need to strengthen our presence in Africa. Over the ...

HAMBURG / WAM Dubai-based carrier flydubai and Boeing announced an agreement to retrofit 21 of flydubai’s 737 MAX aircraft with larger Boeing Space Bins at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX). Each Space Bin can accommodate up to six standard-sized bags per bin by turning a bag on its edge, an increase from four bags per bin compared to a standard ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai Airports has expanded its autism-inclusive training programme, equipping 45,000 employees – across the wider airport community, including partners and stakeholders – to better assist autistic and sensory-sensitive travellers navigating Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC). The initiative aligns with Dubai’s broader ambition of becoming a Certified Autism Destination (CAD). ...

Air Q began three and a half years ago in Masdar City with a bold vision and a belief that the future of aviation could be reimagined. At the heart of that vision was CTO and co-founder Igor Pongrac, whose deep expertise in automotive engineering pushed the technical boundaries from day one. As the concept began to take shape, CEO Dino ...

DUBAI/WAM A Syrian Airlines (SyrianAir) aircraft landed on Sunday at Dubai International Airport from Damascus International Airport, marking the resumption of direct flights between Syria and the United Arab Emirates. This step comes as part of an exceptional first phase announced by the airline in an official statement, aimed at restoring regular air connectivity between Syria and the UAE. SyrianAir ...

DUBAI/WAM Emirates anticipates that more than 300,000 travellers will begin their journeys from Terminal 3 this weekend, starting on Friday, 18th April, and continuing until 21st April. With expected traffic congestion in and around Terminal 3, the airline has advised customers to arrive at the airport early and ensure all travel documents are ready to avoid potential delays.

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 ...