Airbus Exec: Asian, Gulf Banks Fill Void In Plane Finance

Airbus has recently raised its 20-year jet demand forecast, saying the world needed to double its fleet to meet demand.

Abu Dhabi Airport Sees 18.5% Rise In August Passenger Traffic

Over 1.5 million passengers passed through the emirate’s airport in August.

Emirates Has “Work To Do” On Boeing 777X Price Negotiation

Emirates is the largest operator of Boeing’s twin-engined 777 jetliner and is looking at a more fuel efficient version to introduce around 2020.

Exclusive: Emirates To Have 43 A380s By Year-End – President Tim Clark

The Dubai-based airline has new routes coming up, says Emirates president Tim Clark.

Lufthansa CEO Says Open To Forming Alliance With Gulf Carriers

Europe’s biggest airline by sales has seen some of its market shares gobbled up by ambitious Gulf airlines.

ME Carriers To Net $1.6bn Profits In 2013

IATA projects that Middle East carriers will post a profit of $2.1 billion in 2014.

Emirates May Sell Bonds Next Year To Help Pay For New Aircraft

Emirates has to raise $22 billion over the next four years to finance its aircraft deliveries

Dubai August Airport Passenger Traffic Up 23.8%

Dubai Airports said the strong growth in August was the fastest in three years

Emirates’ New Cargo Terminal On Schedule For Completion

Operations of the new terminal, located in Dubai’s new Al Maktoum International Airport, will begin in April 2014.

Turkey Has No Plans To Privatise Stake In Turkish Airlines

The government controls 49 per cent of Turkish Airlines, Europe’s fourth-biggest carrier.

Emirates Starting Boston Flights Next March

Emirates keen to target New England trade and transfer traffic opportunities

Flydubai Launches New Daily Kiev Flights

Low-cost airline now flies to both Kiev airports and will start business class flights from the end of October

Etihad Airways Plans Major India Expansion

The Abu Dhabi-based airline plans to introduce more flights, more seats and new routes to India.

Qatari Businessman ‘Robbed At Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport’

Report claims businessman was assaulted and forced to hand over high-value items

Dubai World Central Gets Regulator Approval For Passenger Take Off

UAE aviation regulator GCAA gives the green light for passenger flights from late October

Emirates Starting Daily Kabul Flights

Airline identifies demand for premium services between Dubai and Kabul

Lindner Depa Files $250m Claim Against New Doha Airport

The counter claim by airport interior contractor LDI accuses the New Doha International Airport of wrongfully terminating its contract.

Cebu Pacific Air Gears Up For Dubai Launch

Low-cost airline has taken delivery of its second A330 which will be deployed on the the carrier’s first long-haul flight to Dubai from October

Safety Risks From Emirates A380 Engine Blow Out “Relatively Low”

ATSB rules operator’s procedures were effective but expresses ongoing concerns over nozzle designs

Kuwait Airways May Delay Deal For Airbus Jets

Kuwait Airways signed an initial agreement with Airbus in May to buy 15 A320neo narrow-body jets and 10 of Airbus’s new A350-900 XWB.

Qatar Airways To Join Oneworld Alliance

Qatar’s flagship carrier will join the global alliance from October 30.

Dubai’s DAE Ends Merger Talks With BBA

The companies were holding talks to merge certain parts of their businesses.

No Summer Leave For Emirates’ A380s

Emirates’ superjumbos may hold the key to the conundrum posed by Dubai Airports’ 80-day runway programme next summer.

Emirates Starts Stockholm Services

Emirates will be looking to funnel Swedes onto its Asian, Indian and African network.

Air Seychelles’ First Half Revenues Climb Upwards

Airline benefits from equity partner Etihad, international expansion and improved cargo performance

India Approves Deal To Increase Airline Seats To UAE

The agreement allows the nations to add 50,000 additional seats per week for the next three years.

Qatar Airways Starts Chengdu Flights

The Chinese city’s large industrial development zone is likely to funnel in corporate travellers

Emirates Resumes Tripoli Flights After Two Years

Emirates’ resumption is a positive sign but logistical challenges remain

Etihad Launches New In-Flight Child Care Programme

Etihad’s Flying Nanny programme aims to assist families during long-haul flights.

UAE’s Etihad Sees Clearance For Jet Deal, Extends Deadline

Etihad agreed to pay $379 million for a 24 per cent stake in Jet in April.