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flydubai to swoop into Europe with 4 new routes

News Desk 1 17/02/2024 0

Destinations include Basel, Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius Dubai-based carrier, flydubai, will launch four new routes from Dubai emirate, further enhancing its European network to 43 destinations across 21 countries. The flights will operate from Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB), with

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Emirates soars to new heights with NBA partnership

News Desk 1 13/02/2024 0

Carrier is also the referee jersey patch partner Dubai-based Emirates Airlines and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have inked a multiyear global marketing partnership, designating Emirates as the Official Global Airline Partner of the NBA. The collaboration extends further, with Emirates becoming the inaugural title partner of the NBA Cup, formerly the NBA

Aviation Business

Airbus and Tata Group to produce H125 helicopters in India

Arnold Pinto 11/02/2024 0

Helicopters destined for Indian and export markets France’s Airbus Helicopters has joined forces with India’s Tata Group to inaugurate a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for helicopters in India. The 24-month setup process is anticipated to conclude in 2026, with the location jointly determined by Airbus and the Tata Group. In partnership with Airbus, the facility […]

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Emirates records busiest baggage handling winter in 3 years

News Desk 1 10/02/2024 0

Dubai carrier registers a 99.9% success rate Dubai-headquartered Emirates has navigated its busiest winter for baggage handling in the last three years. The winter period, from September 2023 to January 2024, witnessed the airline handling an average of 2.7 million bags each month on routes from Dubai to 140 global destinations, maintaining an impressive 99.9% […]

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Fly Jinnah to connect Islamabad and Sharjah on February 17, 2024

News Desk 1 08/02/2024 0

Flights to be operated with Airbus A320 aircraft Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s leading low-cost carrier, has unveiled plans for its maiden international flight connecting Islamabad to Sharjah. The airline, which commenced operations in October 2022, links major cities across Pakistan. The foray into international skies marks a significant milestone in Fly Jinnah’s

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Emirates-VFS Global offer Indians UAE visa on arrival service

Arnold Pinto 06/02/2024 0

Indian citizens need valid 6-month US, EU or UK residency visa Emirates (EK) has partnered with Dubai-headquartered outsourcing and technology service specialist VFS Global to launch a pre-approved UAE visa-on-arrival facility exclusively for Indian citizens who booked their travel to the UAE with the Dubai-based supercarrier. The new collaboration aims to enhance the

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Saab enters $190 million GlobalEye support pact with UAE

News Desk 1 27/01/2024 0

The 3-year contract period runs until 2026 Saab has signed a $190-million agreement with the UAE Ministry of Defence for in-service support for the Swedish defence and security company’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft. The three-year contract runs until 2026 and includes maintenance, logistics support, and training services. In a media

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Its Jambo Kenya as Flydubai now flies from Dubai to Mombasa

Arnold Pinto 24/01/2024 0

Flights operate four times a week Dubai-based carrier Flydubai marked a significant milestone on January 17, 2024, with the commencement of its regular passenger flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to Mombasa, Kenya. The launch of the four-times-weekly service from Dubai emirate to Mombasa underscores the airline’s commitment to expanding its presence in Africa,

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Global air cargo demand up 8.3% in November 2023

Arnold Pinto 16/01/2024 0

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 international operations, demand growth was 8.1%. Middle Eastern

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

Arnold Pinto 14/01/2024 0

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

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Taiwan’s EVA Air orders 33 new Airbus aircraft

News Desk 1 11/01/2024 0

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 […]

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

Arnold Pinto 08/01/2024 0

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 […]

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

News Desk 1 03/01/2024 0

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

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

Arnold Pinto 27/12/2023 0

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

News Desk 1 19/12/2023 0

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 […]

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Airbus test-flies A400M firefighter prototype kit

News Desk 1 08/12/2023 0

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

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Emirates offers its passengers Christmas cheer this December

News Desk 1 06/12/2023 0

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

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Heathrow airport preps for the hectic festive travel season

Arnold Pinto 30/11/2023 0

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 […]

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

News Desk 1 28/11/2023 0

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 […]

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Emirates flies A380 demonstration flight with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Arnold Pinto 25/11/2023 0

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 […]