Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways targets zero net carbon emissions by 2050

The airline is also committed to reduce single use plastics by 80 per cent by 2022

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways enters into agreement with UK’s easyJet

Customers can purchase tickets through the easyJet global website connecting the two airlines’ networks

UAE airlines cancel flights to the Philippines due to volcanic eruption

The sudden eruption of the Taal volcano – 65km south of Manila – has led to a mass evacuation

Iran admits it accidentally shot down Boeing jet that killed 176 people

Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was flying close to a “sensitive” military site when it was downed because of “human error,” the army said

Power Letters 2020: Sir Tim Clark, President, Emirates Airline

While 2019 has been a successful year for Emirates, the airline is determined to keep growing and investing in its business

Iran may seek US help in jet crash probe through UN treaty

The 737-800 Ukraine International Airlines jet crashed on Wednesday morning, killing all 176 people onboard

Emirates launches discounted fares for 2020

The offer is valid for bookings from January 8-23, for travel until November 30, 2020

Oman Air cancels over 700 flights in January 2020

The move ensued the Public Authority of Civil Aviation’s directive to suspend activities of the Boeing 737 Max airliner

Emirates, flydubai cancel Baghdad flights

Iran fired dozens of missiles at US bases in Iraq on Tuesday night

UAE approves Air Arabia Abu Dhabi as national carrier

The launch of the new low-cost airline was announced last year

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad waives flight change fee for Australian residents as bushfires rage

The waivers will apply for travel to or from Australia

Revealed: The world’s top 20 safest airlines for 2020

The UAE’s Etihad and Emirates feature among the top 10 safest airlines

Dubai’s Emirates warns of peak travel at the start of the New Year

The busiest days anticipated are January 1-4, 2020

Saudi starts trial operations at new Arar airport

Once operational, the new Arar airport will have the capacity for 1.04 million annual passengers

Can you own a private jet if you care about climate change?

A private jet emits as much as 20 times more carbon dioxide per passenger mile than a commercial airliner

Boeing discloses ‘very disturbing’ messages on Max to FAA

The disclosure came the same day that Boeing ousted its chief executive officer

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to increase its seasonal flights to Alexandria, Salalah

A new fifth weekly service introduced on both routes on Fridays

Emirates Airline president Tim Clark to step down in June 2020

Clark will step down from June 2020, but will remain an advisor to Emirates

Boeing ousts CEO, picks chairman to map exit from Max crisis

David Calhoun, who had served as chairman since October, will replace Dennis Muilenburg as CEO and president

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to launch new seasonal flights to Spain’s Malaga

Three weekly flights will operate via the Moroccan capital, Rabat, from June 26 to September 13, 2020

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways, Kuwait Airways sign new codeshare deal

The codeshare will cover selected routes operated by the airlines for travel starting in early January

What comes next for the region’s aviation sector?

Earlier this year, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) downgraded its 2019 profit forecast for the global air transport industry

New passport control system to make it faster for passengers to pass through Dubai airport

An automatic registration system enabled by advanced cameras will carry out the eye-scan of all passengers

Boeing pauses 737 Max production to slow cash burn

The cash pressure is rising as almost 400 new aircraft languish in storage due to a global flying ban imposed nine months ago

Boeing considers pausing production of 737 Max jets

The company isn’t allowed to deliver the aircraft while the flying ban remains in place

Wizz Air to launch new discount carrier in Abu Dhabi

The airline, which will be 51 per cent Abu Dhabi owned, will start flying in the second half of 2020

Dubai’s flydubai launches inaugural flight to Yangon, Myanmar

For bookings under codeshare, Emirates passengers travelling on flydubai operated flights will be given complimentary meals and baggage allowance

Jet Airways’ creditors agree to delay revamp plan

State Bank of India and Punjab National Bank have claimed $1.16bn from the Indian airline which is 24 per cent owned by Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways PJSC

Over one million passengers expected to pass through DXB this weekend

Travellers have been advised to arrive at least three hours before departure

Oman’s SalamAir begins flights to Thailand

SalamAir will initiate flights from Muscat to Phuket thrice a week