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Dubai Airshow 2023 to focus on $110bn flying taxi market

Dubai Airshow said advanced aerial mobility will be an integral part of the upcoming edition international aerospace event

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Air Arabia Egypt resumes direct flights to Yanbu

The direct flights will connect Cairo International Airport with Prince Abdul Mohsin bin Abdulaziz International Airport starting from August 4, 2023

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Etihad to increase frequency of flights to Rome

The airline will raise the number of weekly services it operates between Abu Dhabi and the Italian capital from seven to 11

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Dubai Taxi deploys 600 motorbikes to provide delivery services for private sector

Dubai Taxi has deployed the fleet to provide delivery services for commercial enterprises in the private sector.

Massar Solutions

UAE-based fleet management firm Massar Solutions launches operations in Saudi Arabia

The decision to expand into Riyadh aligns with the company’s vision of providing vehicle leasing, rental, logistics and automotive technologies to government and consumer markets

Dubai Customs prepare for return travellers

Dubai Airports has taken these steps to help Hajj travellers

Hajj travellers have been advised to ensure the validity of all their travel documents, including passport, Emirates ID, and Hajj permit prior to arriving at the airport

Etihad

Etihad passengers to soon enjoy movie style snacks. Here’s why

From June to August, guests flying in Etihad’s First and Business cabins can also indulge in themed mocktails

Emirates A380

Emirates to offer premium economy seats in its A380 on Mumbai, Bengaluru routes

The airline currently services nine destinations across India

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Riyadh Air takes flight in Saudi skies ahead of air show debut: Watch

Riyadh Air will join the global aviation sector with “RX” as its Airline Designator Code which was approved by the International Air Transport Association

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Air Arabia launches new city check-in facility

The city check-in service will allow travellers to drop off their bags and collect their boarding pass at a location near them

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This airline is offering 20% discount on tickets for a limited period

All guests booking their tickets between June 12 and 14 can enjoy the discount to different destinations across the airline’s network

Kenya Airways

Emirates, Kenya Airways sign interline partnership

The partnership increases Emirates’ footprint to 148 African points

Boeing business jets

Empire Aviation adds first Boeing Business Jet to its charter fleet

The Boeing jet is an ultra-large-cabin, long-range aircraft equipped to ferry up to 18 passengers

Etihad Airways Sale

Get discounted tickets to Europe, US; Etihad Airways summer sale is now on

Guests can enjoy discounted fares in both Economy and Business class from Abu Dhabi to select destinations across Etihad’s network

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Dubai Airports closes arrivals forecourt for private cars at DXB Terminal 1

The change has been made to reduce vehicle congestion as Dubai Airports handles an increase in overall passenger traffic

Integrated Transport Centre

Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre introduces smart taxi-top billboard initiative

ITC said that the project started with 50 taxi vehicles from the Tawasul Transport company, and intends to reach 100 taxi vehicles from the same company after the trial period is over

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Qatar Airways enhances its QVerse metaverse offering

The airline has added areas within Hamad International airport as well as onboard its aircraft that users can explore using their personal devices

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Advanced air mobility: VPORTS starts certification process for vertiports

Construction of the vertiports are scheduled to start in 2024

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Flynas to commence flights to Egypt’s Sphinx International airport

It will operate thrice-weekly nonstop services from Riyadh and Jeddah

Emirates

Dubai’s Emirates says back in market soon for order of up to 150 jets

The airline already has 50 A350s, 117 of the 777Xs and 30 787-9s on order

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Sustainable aviation fuels to play key role in carbon mitigation, says IATA

In 2022, SAF production tripled to some 300 million litres with project announcements for potential SAF producers rapidly growing

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Abu Dhabi: New speed limit to kick in on June 7 on this road

Authorities recently lowered the speed limit on Sweihan Road — from Al Falah Bridge towards Abu Dhabi International Airport — from 140kmph to 120kmph

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Air Arabia reveals plans to double current fleet within 12 months

The enhanced fleet size will continue to support inbound tourism, particularly in Abu Dhabi, as the emirate continues to see a rise in tourism

Emirates to host 80th IATA AGM

Dubai’s Emirates to host 80th IATA AGM

The 80th IATA AGM will be the first global gathering of aviation’s top leaders to be hosted in the UAE

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World’s longest direct flights to cost 20% more than stopover fares

Currently, the world’s longest direct flights are between Singapore and New York

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Global airline profit to reach $9.8bn in 2023: IATA

The industry’s operating profit will reach $22.4bn this year, more than the December forecast of $3.2bn

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IHG partners with Emirates Skywards on limited-time offer

The airline’s loyalty programme members can earn triple Skywards Miles when booking a stay at any IHG Hotels and Resorts globally

Riyadh Air

Riyadh Air unveils new livery

The airline describes it as a “perfect blend of cutting-edge technology and timeless elegance”

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Emirates to recycle plastic trays, items used onboard into new products

The airline has launched a new closed-loop recycling initiative, which will see millions of onboard items recycled in a local facility into fresh, ready-to-use products

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Dubai’s RTA unveils new parking signs with fee details and payment options

The latest statistics revealed that over 80 per cent of customers prefer to pay their service fees via mobile phones and smart tablets