ABU DHABI/WAM Airbus is looking to pursue the manufacturing of significant A400M aircraft components in the United Arab Emirates. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Gabriel Sémelas President of Airbus in Africa and the Middle East, elaborated that this strategic initiative would facilitate deeper integration of UAE-based entities, including EPI and Strata, into the global aerospace supply chain. ...
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Emirates launches 3 new destinations in Asia
DUBAI/WAM Emirates is set to further strengthen its presence across Asia with the launch of daily non-stop flights between Dubai and Shenzhen from July 1 2025. The airline will also introduce four weekly services to Da Nang on June 2 and three weekly flights to Siem Reap from June 3 with both cities connecting via Bangkok. The addition of Shenzhen, ...
Read More »Chinese airlines report strong January growth in passenger capacity
BEIJING / WAM Several major Chinese airlines, including Air China, China Eastern, and China Southern, posted double-digit growth in passenger capacity and turnover for January, with strong performance on international routes, signalling a rebound in travel demand after the Chinese New Year peak season. As reported by China Central Television (CCTV), Air China and its subsidiaries experienced a 10 percent ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi Airports completes rehabilitation project at Sir Bani Yas Airport
ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Airports, operator of the emirate’s five commercial airports, has announced the successful completion of a comprehensive rehabilitation project at Sir Bani Yas Airport (XSB). The major improvement significantly strengthens the airport’s infrastructure to support the growing demand for tourism in Al Dhafra Region and ensure a higher standard of service for visitors ...
Read More »Etihad Airways announces highest-ever profit of AED1.7 billion in 2024
ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways announced its results for the full year 2024, recording strong performance across all key metrics with an AED1.7 billion (US$476 million) profit after tax driven by AED20.8 billion (US$5.7 billion) passenger revenue and AED4.2 billion (US$1.1 billion) Cargo revenue, alongside significant operational efficiency improvements. The airline carried 18.5 million passengers last year, a 32 percent increase ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi Airports welcomes recording-breaking 29m+ passengers in 2024
ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Airports, operator of the emirate’s five commercial airports, announced its results for 2024, showcasing significant growth and reaffirming its position as a leading global aviation hub. The company facilitated 29.4 million passengers through its airports, a 28.1 per cent increase compared to the 22.9 million passengers in 2023, driven by network expansion, strategic partnerships, ...
Read More »Wizz Air Abu Dhabi achieves 20% Y-o-Y growth in 2024
ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has announced its operational results for 2024, reporting more than 20 per cent year-on-year growth in seat capacity and the number of passengers carried. The airline operated more than 19,000 flights, providing more than 4.4 million ultra-low-cost-seats, and carrying more than 3.5 million point-to-point passengers, contributing 25 per cent to ...
Read More »DCAA , PCFC Collaborate to Enhance Civil Aviation Sector Performance
DUBAI/GULF TIME Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) that aims to strengthen the collaboration and elevate the performance of the civil aviation sector. This partnership reflects the shared commitment of both entities to support the UAE’s strategy of developing advanced infrastructure and a sustainable aviation industry. ...
Read More »DAE signs definitive agreement to acquire Nordic Aviation Capital
DUBAI / WAM Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd (“DAE”) on Tuesday announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the Nordic Aviation Capital group of companies (“NAC” or “Nordic Aviation Capital”), an aircraft leasing company formed over 30 years ago. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. As of September 2024, NAC’s fleet comprised of 252 owned ...
Read More »UAE sets record with over one million air movements in 2024
ABU DHABI/WAM The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced an unprecedented milestone that enhances the UAE’s global standing in the aviation sector. Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre successfully surpassed one million air traffic movements in 2024. According to a press statement released by GCAA on Monday, this milestone marks a significant achievement in the UAE’s aviation journey, which has ...
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