Aviation

DUBAI / WAM Emirates said it is currently operating a reduced flight schedule until further notice following the partial reopening of some regional airspace for the safe conduct of commercial flights. A spokesperson for the airline said in a statement on Thursday that Emirates will operate more than 100 flights to and from Dubai on 5th and 6th March to …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE national carriers announced the operation of exceptional flights started on Monday evening, with full commitment to the highest safety standards and continuous coordination with the competent authorities. Etihad Airways has resumed some limited flight operations from Abu Dhabi, even as all scheduled commercial services remain cancelled. In a statement, the airline confirmed that all regular commercial …

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Airports on Monday confirmed that a limited resumption of operations will begin Monday evening, March 2, 2026. A small number of flights will be permitted to operate from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). According to the Government of Dubai Media Office, the authority instructed passengers not to travel to …

DUBAI / WAM flydubai has delivered a strong financial performance for its financial year ending 31st December 2025, reporting a pre-tax profit of AED2.2 billion (US$591 million). Total revenue reached AED13.6 billion (US$3.7 billion), representing an increase of 6 percent compared to AED12.8 billion (US$3.5 billion) in 2024. flydubai’s profit after tax stood at AED1.9 billion (US$531 million), reflecting the …

SHARJAH/WAM Air Arabia on Thursday announced the launch of its daily non-stop service connecting Sharjah International Airport with Rome Fiumicino Airport. Commencing on 1st July 2026, the new route will further strengthen the airline’s growing European network and enhance direct connectivity between the UAE and Italy. The addition of Rome marks another milestone in Air Arabia’s steady European expansion and …

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways on Tuesday reported its strongest full-year financial and operational performance on record, marking its fourth consecutive year of profitability. The strong operating performance and unit cost discipline resulted in a profit after tax of AED2.6 billion (US$698 million), up 47 percent year-on-year, with profit margin improving to 8.4 percent (+1.5pp year-on-year). This is equivalent …

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 …