Aviation

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 …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Etihad Airways on Thursday launched the new Abu Dhabi Pass at ITB Berlin, the world’s largest tourism trade fair. The new Abu Dhabi Pass transforms the visitor experience into a fully digital journey, simplifying access to the emirate’s offerings. Etihad passengers will receive an email …

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. …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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. …