Dubai Airport to shut one runway for overhaul, warns of ‘flight reductions’
Dubai International Airport (DXB) will temporarily shut one of its two runways for a complete refurbishment, the operator…
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Israel extends negotiations with UAE over aviation security disagreement
Israel has decided to extend a deadline that could have halted its airlines’ operations to the United Arab…
Fire breaks out near Abu Dhabi airport after suspected ‘drone attack’
A fire broke out near Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in the United Arab Emirates, after a suspected drone…
Kenyan authorities issue a 7-day ban on flights from the UAE
Kenyan authorities have issued a seven-day travel ban on flights to and from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).…
A close call? Emirates B777 incident on take-off from Dubai under investigation
An incident involving an Emirates Boeing 777-300 that failed to climb out properly on take-off from Dubai International…
ITA Airways signs codeshare agreement with Etihad
Italy’s new national airline ITA Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Etihad on December 8, 2021. The new partnership intends to boost…
Rafale’s biggest order: UAE buys 80 French fighter jets
United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed a deal for 80 French Dassault Rafale fighter jets, as well as 12 Caracal transport helicopters. “This…
UAE orders two Airbus A330 MRTT tankers
The United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defence has formally ordered two Airbus A330 Multirole Tanker Transport…
Boeing 777X arrives in the UAE for Dubai Airshow 2021
The long-awaited Boeing 777X landed in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on November 9, 2021, five days…
Want a piece of a retired Emirates’ A380? It’s being recycled into memorabilia
If you fancy a piece of Emirates’ first retired Airbus A380, keep your eyes peeled. The carrier has…
Go First restores direct connectivity from Srinagar to UAE after 11-year hiatus
After almost an 11-year hiatus, Go First, formerly known as GoAir, resumed direct air connectivity between Srinagar, India,…
Etihad CEO says July best month since start of pandemic
July 2021 was the best month for Gulf carrier Etihad Airways since the start of the pandemic, its…
Etihad Engineering and IAI to open Boeing 777 P2F conversion facility in UAE
A subsidiary of Etihad Aviation Group, Etihad Engineering, entered a strategic partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). Following…
Dubai International Airport to target 28 million passengers in 2021?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is reportedly aiming to reach 28 million passengers in an anticipated growth in international…
Russia and UAE to jointly develop supersonic aircraft
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) and the United Arab Emirates’ investment fund Mubadala will create a joint venture…
UAE looking to lift ban on Boeing 737 MAX in March 2021
The United Arab Emirates is looking to lift the ban on Boeing 737 MAX in March 2021. Flydubai…
Qatar Airways resumes flights to UAE
On January 20, 2021, Qatar Airways announced that it would resume flights to the United Arab Emirates from…
Emirates airline offers employees Pfizer, Sinopharm vaccines
On January 18, 2021, Emirates Airlines began offering UAE-based employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, prioritizing cabin crew,…