Logistics Aviation

Global air cargo demand up 8.3% in November 2023

Arnold Pinto 16/01/2024

Middle Eastern carriers post 13.5% YoY rise in cargo volumes Global air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), increased by 8.3% in November 2023 compared to November 2022, according to newly released data issued by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). For

Aviation Sustainability

Oneworld Alliance is the first global airline coalition to join IATA CO2 Connect

Arnold Pinto 14/01/2024

The platform calculates aviation sector CO2 emissions Denoting a pivotal move towards sustainability and transparency, Oneworld Alliance – the premier global airline coalition – has become the inaugural participant from the aviation industry to join the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) CO2 Connect initiative. This new collaboration will

Aviation Business

Taiwan’s EVA Air orders 33 new Airbus aircraft

PR News Desk 11/01/2024

Order includes 18 A350-1000s and 15 A321neos EVA Air has become the latest global airline to select the Airbus A350-1000 aircraft for its future long-haul requirements following its new order to purchase 18 A350-1000s and 15 single-aisle A321neo from Airbus. EVA Air is one of the two largest airlines in Taiwan. Clay Sun, President of […]

Aviation GCC Oman

Oman Air was the most on-time airline in MEA in 2023

Arnold Pinto 08/01/2024

Delta Air Lines wins Cirium Platinum Award for the third year Oman Air was the leading airline for on-time performance in 2023 in the Middle East and Africa MEA) region, with 92.53% on-time performance across 45,908 flights, as revealed by the newly released Cirium 2023 On-Time Performance Review. The coveted position of the most on-time global airline […]

Aviation GCC UAE

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi soars to a record-breaking year in 2023

PR News Desk 03/01/2024

Four new A321 aircraft joined the fleet last year Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, recorded exceptional performance in 2023, doubling the number of flights operated and passengers carried and achieving an impressive completion rate of 99.6%. Throughout 2023, the airline conducted 15,000 flights, facilitating the transportation of three

Aviation UAE

Flydubai cruises into 2024 after a smooth take-off in 2023

Arnold Pinto 27/12/2023

Carrier flies to 120+ destinations globally Flydubai – the airline under the control of the Investment Corporation of Dubai – has had an excellent operational year in 2023. Since commencing operations in June 2009, the Dubai-headquartered airline flies to more than 120 destinations in 54 countries. The single fleet-type carrier operates 84 Boeing 737s, comprising 29

Aviation Tech

Emirates Group unveils aviation innovation hub in Dubai

PR News Desk 19/12/2023

Ebdaa hub is located in former Emirates pavilion at Expo 2020 site Emirates Group has launched Ebdaa, a hi-tech aviation innovation hub located in the former Emirates Airline pavilion structure at the Expo 2020 site in Dubai. Ebdaa, which means creativity in Arabic, is spread across three storeys and occupies more than 35,520sqft. The design […]

Aviation Tech

Airbus test-flies A400M firefighter prototype kit

PR News Desk 08/12/2023

Prototype kit drops 20,000 litres of retardant in one go Airbus Defence and Space has conducted a new flight test campaign of an A400M roll-on/roll-off firefighting prototype kit, dropping 20,000 litres of retardant and creating high-concentration lines over 400 metres long. Over two weeks, an A400M four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft conducted a ground and

Aviation Travel

Emirates offers its passengers Christmas cheer this December

PR News Desk 06/12/2023

Festive meals and snacks are provided on select routes Emirates, the Dubai-based supercarrier, is making this festive season a memorable experience for its passengers around the globe. The airline is turning December into a month-long festive celebration, offering a touch of Christmas to its passengers flying throughout the festive season. Traditional treats and seasonal

Aviation

Heathrow airport preps for the hectic festive travel season

Arnold Pinto 30/11/2023

Most connected mega-hub in the world unveils festive TV ads Heathrow – the largest airport in Europe and the most connected mega-hub in the world – connecting to 239 destinations in 89 countries is gearing up for a busy year-end holiday season. A busy October with nearly seven million passengers has helped the airport to […]

Aviation Business

Etihad Airways targets sustainability and profitability with ‘Journey 2030’ roadmap

PR News Desk 28/11/2023

Abu Dhabi-based carrier aims to double its fleet size by 2030 Etihad Airways has laid out its growth plans at the Dubai Airshow 2023. In a keynote interview, Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, took to the airshow’s main stage to discuss ‘Journey 2030’ – the Abu Dhabi-based airline’s growth plan for the next seven […]

Aviation Sustainability

Emirates flies A380 demonstration flight with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Arnold Pinto 25/11/2023

Only one of the four engines was powered by SAF Emirates Airline has made aviation history by becoming the world’s first airline to operate an Airbus A380 demonstration flight using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The milestone flight, commanded by Captain Khalid Binsultan and Captain Philippe Lombet, took off from Dubai International Airport (DXB) on […]

Aviation Business

Emirates orders 15 Airbus A350-900s worth AED22.08 billion

Arnold Pinto 17/11/2023

Order confirmed at ongoing Dubai Airshow 2023 Dubai-based Emirates Airline has signed an order for 15 A350-900s at the Dubai Airshow 2023, taking its total order for the A350 version to 65 aircraft. The deal, worth AED22.08 ($6 billion) at list price, was signed on November 16, 2023. The first A350 is scheduled to join […]

Aviation Business GCC UAE

flydubai orders 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, its first widebody aircraft

PR News Desk 15/11/2023

Deal formalised at Dubai Airshow 2023 Boeing and flydubai have signed an agreement wherein the low-cost carrier will purchase 30 787-9 Dreamliners as the airline diversifies its fleet by introducing widebody jets. In a signing ceremony at the Dubai Airshow 2023, the Dubai-based carrier said it plans to use the efficient 787 to open new routes and grow […]

Aviation Business GCC UAE

130+ American companies exhibiting at Dubai Airshow 2023

PR News Desk 14/11/2023

USA Partnership Pavilion is where business gets done More than 130 American companies are exhibiting an impressive number of US military and commercial aircraft and aerospace technology at the Dubai Airshow (November 13-17, 2023). A high-level delegation of American diplomatic, military and industry leaders are also visiting the airshow, taking place at the DWC Dubai […]

Aviation Business

Emirates Group posts 2023-24 H1 net profit of AED 10.1 billion

PR News Desk 11/11/2023

Group’s employee base grows to 108,996 The Dubai-based Emirates Group has announced a 2023-24 half-year net profit of AED 10.1 billion ($ 2.7 billion), surpassing its record half-year profit of AED 4.2 billion ($ 1.2 billion) last year by 138%. The Group also reported an EBITDA of AED 20.6 billion ($ 5.6 billion), a significant improvement from AED 15.3 […]

Lifestyle Aviation

What went into the making of a TV ad campaign involving Emirates and Penélope Cruz

Arnold Pinto 03/11/2023

Academy Award-winning actor filmed in carrier’s A380 aircraft Emirates has released a behind-the-scenes video showcasing the production required for a TV campaign shot on one of its A380 aircraft, as well as two Emirates cabin crew interviewing Penélope Cruz for a TV ad campaign in English and Spanish. The Academy Award-winning actor and philanthropist flew from the

Aviation GCC Travel UAE

Air Arabia to fly between Sharjah and Giza from December 6, 2023

Arnold Pinto 23/10/2023

Giza to become LCC’s fourth destination in Egypt from Sharjah Air Arabia, the Sharjah-headquartered low-cost carrier (LCC), will launch a passenger-only route between Sharjah emirate in the UAE and Giza city in Egypt with effect from December 6, 2023. The new route will connect Sharjah International Airport with Sphinx International Airport with five weekly flights. […]

Aviation Events GCC UAE

Military Committee reviews preparations for Dubai Airshow 2023

Arnold Pinto 27/09/2023

Global aerospace sector meets in Dubai (November 13-17, 2023) The UAE Military Committee tasked with organising and managing certain aspects of the Dubai Airshow 2023 has met to plan operations for the airshow from November 13-17, 2023, at Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai Airshow Site. UAE Major General Staff Dr Mubarak bin Ghafan Al Jabri, […]

Aviation GCC Lifestyle Travel UAE

Four-Star Major Airline rating for flydubai and 5 other airlines

Arnold Pinto 27/09/2023

APEX groups the world’s leading airlines, suppliers and related companies The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) has awarded low-cost carrier flydubai with a Four-Star Major Airlines 2024 rating. Publicised at the APEX Five Star and APEX Four Star Airline Awards 2024 event held in Long Beach, California, on September 22, 2023, the rating recognises airlines