Philippines’ Subic Bay Airport is keen for Emirates to start flights
Subic Bay International Airport in the Philippines wants Emirates to see it as an option for an alternative…
United Arab Emirates
115 articles
Topics related to aviation in the United Arab Emirates, including Emirati airlines, airports, regulations, and incidents.
Initial report on Emirates EK231 serious take-off incident at DXB released
Investigators have released a preliminary report into a potentially catastrophic incident where an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER failed to…
US Air Force deploys F-22 Raptors to support UAE against Houthi attacks
The United States Air Force confirmed the arrival of F-22A Raptor planes at Al Dhafra Air Base in…
Emirates to have double daily Dubai to Sydney flights on the A380 aircraft
As Australian borders are set to reopen on February 21, 2022, Emirates has announced its second daily flight…
United States to deploy 5th generation fighter jets to UAE
The United States will deploy 5th generation fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates to assist against Houthi…
Emirates recreates ‘top of the world’ PR stunt; marks 8th year as AO partner
Emirates has recreated a campaign that went viral in August of 2021. The company, which took the idea…
Another probe for Emirates after B777 told to abort take-off at DXB
Yet another take-off incident for Emirates at its Dubai hub. A report has emerged of how two of…
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).…
Emirates expects surge in traveler numbers over New Year period
Emirates is gearing up for a busy New Year. The Dubai-based carrier announced it expects to see a…
Emirates suspends flights from eight more African countries
Emirates has temporarily suspended the entry of travelers from eight destinations in Africa until further notice. The move was…
Etihad Airways sells aviation support businesses to focus on airline operations
Etihad Airways is selling some of its airline support services businesses in order to focus fully on its…
Emirates to increase Brisbane flights and resume Perth flights by February 2022
Emirates announced that it is increasing its capacity on flights from Dubai to Brisbane starting December 16, 2021.…
Emirates says Omicron could bring ‘significant traumas’ for aviation industry
Emirates airline says losing December or winter to additional COVID-19 restrictions as a result of the Omicron variant of…
Israel to close borders to foreigners over new strain of virus
The government of Israel will close its borders to all foreigners in an attempt to stop the spread…
Emirates to retrofit premium economy on 105 aircraft, mulls new 777 biz class
Premium economy onboard Emirates is proving popular. So much so that the Gulf carrier has announced a programme…
Emirates airline says profits still ‘some way’ off even as losses halve
Emirates Airline halved its net loss in the first six months of its 2021-2022 financial year, but said…
F-35 vs Checkmate: fight over Gulf’s billions
Several mysteries surround the Sukhoi Checkmate, an upcoming Russian fifth-generation fighter jet, which is often erroneously referred to…
Dubai reclaims the title of world’s busiest international airport
For one month the title of world’s busiest international airport was held by Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). However, in…