UAE signs deal for as many as 20 Embraer C-390 airlifters
The United Arab Emirates has selected the Embraer C-390 Millennium for its air force, signing a contract for…
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French Rafale jets secures UAE skies as Paris boosts Cyprus defenses
French Rafale fighter jets deployed in the United Arab Emirates have carried out “air security” operations above French…
Dubai Airport damaged, four injured amid Iran’s strikes across the Gulf
Dubai International Airport (DXB) reported minor damage to part of a passenger concourse and four injuries after what…
UAE–UK charter economics: a structured market sizing framework
René Armas Maes is a strategic advisor specializing in commercial development and strategy, with a focus on revenue…
Etihad posts record profit for 2025, double-digit growth across the board
Etihad Airways has posted record financial results for the year 2025. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier increased its revenue…
Emirates confirms final flight out of Algeria, follows air service agreement axe
Emirates has confirmed its final flight out of Algeria in a post on social media, without providing a…
Premium airline seats as a proxy for UAE–UK business jet charter demand
René Armas Maes is an international consultant specializing in airline and business aviation restructuring, strategic planning, revenue optimization,…
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to have a unified Aviation Authority
The six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and…
Etihad COO discusses fleet plans, operational efficiency and US$1 billion revamp
Etihad Airways captured the headlines on the second day of the Dubai Airshow 2025 when it announced it was ordering dozens of widebody Airbus aircraft, some directly from the European aircraft manufacturer, and…
flydubai CEO outlines key factors behind the airline’s latest aircraft orders
flydubai has captured the spotlight at the 2025 edition of the Dubai Airshow. On November 18, 2025, the Emirati carrier surprised industry players by placing an unprecedented order for 150 Airbus…
MBDA, Tawazun and FLY-R launch defense localization projects in UAE
European missile manufacturer MBDA and the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement have launched a set of industrial projects…
Joby completes UAE’s first crewed eVTOL flight, advancing Dubai’s air taxi plans
Joby Aviation, in partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai, has successfully completed the first ever crewed electric aerial taxi…
UAE aerobatic team Al Fursan unveils new L-15 jets at Dubai Airshow 2025
The UAE aerobatic team, Al Fursan, has introduced a new fleet of Hongdu L-15 jets at the Dubai…
Sudan airstrike hits plane allegedly carrying foreign mercenaries
The Sudanese Air Force has destroyed an Emirati aircraft reportedly carrying Colombian mercenaries as it landed at Nyala…
ICAO’s 2025 Global Implementation Support Symposium concludes in Abu Dhabi
The 4th ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium 2025, alongside the inaugural edition of the UAE’s Global Sustainable Aviation…
GCAA names 33 partners for ICAO’s 2025 Global Implementation Support Symposium
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced 33 key partners for the ICAO 4th Global Implementation Support Symposium…
Emirates Group surpasses record performance with 2.5 billion half-year profits
Emirates Group CEO and Chairman Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum described the company’s half-year results as a “record…
Etihad Airways to launch new routes to Warsaw and Prague for summer 2025
Etihad Airways will launch two nonstop routes to Warsaw, Poland, and Prague, Czechia, commencing in summer 2025. In…