Emirates announces new repatriation flights to eight destinations from Dubai

Only citizens of the destination countries will be allowed to board the flights

New UAE low cost carrier Air Arabia Abu Dhabi gets ‘operating certificate’

The airline said it will work to finalise the launch date depending on when “market conditions improve and skies are open again”

Boeing sued by Kuwaiti company trying to recoup $336m

Chicago-based Boeing has struggled since the Max crashes, which were blamed on faulty flight control software, inadequate flight manuals and lax regulation

Dubai’s Emirates says will resume services ‘as soon as conditions allow’

The airline is currently operating limited repatriation passenger flights to certain destinations

Emirates staff to wear protective gear amid Covid-19 concerns

The gear includes a protective disposable gown over their uniforms, and a safety visor, in addition to masks and gloves

Air Arabia to operate repatriation flights from India this week

The special flights will operate from Mumbai, Delhi, Cochin and Hyderabad

India bans flights indefinitely in extreme step to contain virus

The order applies to local and foreign airlines

Saudia operates 40-hour flight to and from Los Angeles to repatriate 187 Saudi citizens

The kingdom has been bringing back stranded Saudi citizens from around the world

Etihad

Etihad to commence limited passenger services from May 1

The announcement is subject to the UAE government’s decision to lift passenger travel restrictions

Emirates to operate three additional flights from Dubai to Manila next week

Only citizens of the Philippines and those who meet the entry requirements of the destination will be allowed to board

Air Arabia announces new repatriation and cargo flights

All passengers are expected to wear gloves and face masks in order to board the flight

Emirates rapid Covid-19 testing

Emirates begins on-site rapid Covid-19 testing at Dubai airport

The results of the blood test are made available in 10 minutes

British Airways flight collides with Emirates airplane at Dubai airport

No one was injured in the incident, which took place on Tuesday morning

Update: Air Arabia denies reports that it is delaying launch of low-cost carrier

The airline says preparatory work for the launch remains in motion

Emirates announces passenger flights to more cities

The airline will operate limited services to Jakarta, Manila, Taipei, Chicago, Tunis, Algeria and Kabul

India Supreme Court

Indian Supreme Court suspends repatriation of citizens, including from UAE

It has decided to defer for four weeks all petitions brought before it related to repatriation of Indians stranded in various countries abroad

Dubai delays Airport Show to October this year

The Airport Show is expected to host 375 exhibiting companies and over 8,500 visitors coming in from almost 100 countries

Dubai’s Emirates says tickets to be valid for 24 months

The offer extends to tickets booked before May 31 for travel on or before August 31, 2020

Etihad announces new passenger flights from Abu Dhabi

The new destinations include Brussels, Dublin, London (Heathrow), Tokyo (Narita) and Zurich

Dubai’s Emirates to fly from Terminal 3 from April 12

Emirates had obtained approvals from relevant authorities to commence flying from April 6 to select destinations from Terminal 2

Dubai’s Emirates SkyCargo expands operations to transport essential items

Since the beginning of the year, Emirates SkyCargo has helped import more than 33,000 tonnes of perishable items and more than 1,700 tonnes of pharmaceuticals into the UAE

Flydubai operates 23 repatriation flights, plans up to 10 more over the next week

The flights operated to Afghanistan, Croatia, Egypt, Iran, Russia, Sudan, Somaliland and Thailand

UAE’s Etihad expands its passenger freighter network

Etihad Cargo is introducing services between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne, Chennai, Kerala, Karachi, and Amsterdam

Dubai’s Emirates begins operating flights following suspension due to Covid-19

The airline flew in the first batch of UAE citizens from London’s Heathrow Airport on Monday

Etihad Airways Elenium Automation

Etihad’s early-warning system at Abu Dhabi airport to identify medically at-risk travellers

The new technology can be retrofitted into any existing airport kiosk, baggage drop facility or installed as a desktop system at a processing point such as an immigration desk

Dubai’s Emirates seeks billions in loans due to Covid-19 impact

The funding will be in addition to the financial aid which has been pledged by the government

UAE repatriates Emiratis from the UK

The two chartered flights will repatriate over 80 Emiratis from the United Kingdom

UAE-India flights may resume by mid-April – report

India banned all international commercial passenger aircraft starting March 22

UAE’s Emirates will take to the skies from April 6 – chairman

The airline will operate flights to London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, Brussels and Zurich

Dubai to inject equity into Emirates airline, says Sheikh Hamdan

An earlier report by IATA said that the global airline industry would need government aid and bailouts totaling between $150bn and $200bn if it is to survive the coronavirus crisis