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Al Seer Marine invests into Adnoc L and S

Al Seer Marine makes Dhs257m cornerstone investment into ADNOC L&S

Al Seer Marine recently announced a strong revenue profit of Dhs1.11bn for 2022

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways announces new route to Japan

The introduction of this route will support the growing trade and tourism ties between the countries and add to Etihad’s existing Tokyo service

Masdar - Airbus Agreement

Masdar, Airbus ink deal to boost global sustainable aviation fuel sector

The agreement marks a collaboration between the two companies focusing on sustainable aviation fuels, green hydrogen and direct air capture technologies

Etihad is offering discounted fares to Rome, among other destinations. (Image: Supplied by Etihad Airways)

Etihad Airways sale: Summer discounts announced on flights from Abu Dhabi

The airline is offering special fares to select destinations across its Asian, European, Middle Eastern and North American routes

Saudia

Saudia and Kuwait Airways sign codeshare agreement

Guests may expect to gain all the benefits of codeshare flights including connectivity, baggage transfer and the convenience of having their entire journey managed by one airline

Agility logistics park

Kuwait’s Agility reports 20% rise in net profit to KD15.3m for Q1 2023

The company’s EBITDA increased 30 per cent to KD44m, and revenue grew 17 per cent

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Dubai’s RTA trials driverless electric abra

The inaugural voyage of this autonomous electric abra commenced from Al Jaddaf Station and concluded at the Festival City Station on Dubai Creek

Air Arabia aircraft (Image: Supplied by Air Arabia)

Air Arabia set to commence Sharjah-Bangkok flights

The daily service between the two destinations will begin from June 30

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Toll operator Salik reports net profit of Dhs275m for Q1 2023

The toll operator reported that revenue-generating trips reached 113.6 million, exceeding the pre-pandemic peak level thanks to the recovery of economic and tourist activity, as well as mobility

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Emirates to phase out paper boarding passes for flights from Dubai

From May 15, most passengers departing from T3 at DXB will have to use a mobile boarding pass

Emirates Group

Dubai’s Emirates Group reports highest-ever annual profit of Dhs10.9bn for FY2022-23

Emirates Airline reported its most profitable year ever with a profit of Dhs10.6bn compared with Dhs3.9bn loss in the previous year

Emirates installation at Expo 2020 Dubai (Image: Supplied by Emirates)

Emirates unveils $200m aviation sustainability fund

The amount, disbursed over three years, will support R&D on projects aimed at reducing the impact of fossil fuels in commercial aviation

Emirates SkyCargo

Emirates SkyCargo to double capacity, expand network with over 20 new destinations

Emirates fleet of over 300 aircraft by mid-2030 will offer expanded cargo flexibility, capacity and capability

Etihad Cargo + Rotate partnership

Etihad Cargo, Rotate to develop sales optimisation solutions

Sales representatives will be able to enhance customer partnerships via customisable smart data accessible through a digital sales tool the carrier is co-developing with Rotate

Flyadeal

Online travel marketplace Wego joins forces with flyadeal to enable direct flight bookings

The airline currently operates scheduled flights to 17 domestic destinations across Saudi Arabia and six in Europe, Middle East and Africa

Flynas A320 new aircraft (Image: Supplied by flynas)

Saudi’s flynas receives three Airbus aircraft

It includes two new A320 neo and one widebody A330 aircraft

Tajikistan

UAE, Tajikistan sign air transport services agreement

The two documents aim to lift restrictions on designated carriers from the UAE and Tajikistan, and streamline trade and air traffic between the two nations

DXB T3 Dubai International

Dubai’s DXB sees passenger traffic reach 95.6% of 2019 levels in Q1 2023

India remained DXB’s top destination country with passenger traffic reaching three million, followed by Saudi Arabia, the UK and Pakistan

Air Arabia reports Q1 2023 performance

Air Arabia reports net profit of Dhs342m for Q1 2023

Air Arabia added nine new routes to its global network from its seven hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, Armenia and Pakistan during Q1 2023

Globally, air traffic now 88% of March 2019 levels, says IATA

Middle Eastern airlines have seen a 43.1 per cent increase in traffic compared to March a year ago

Hamad International Airport

Qatar’s Hamad International Airport reports 44.5% spike in passenger traffic in Q1 2023

The airport handled over 540,000 tonnes of cargo and moved over eight million bags through its facility, including over five million pieces of transfer baggage

Emirates is deploying a fleet of 85 A380s

Emirates expects busy summer as travel demand improves

The airline is planning to debut flights to five new cities including London, Christchurch, Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland

Poland

UAE’s flydubai expands network in Poland to three destinations

Flights will operate three times a week from October 29

Emirates

Emirates signs MoUs to boost tourism with Bahrain and Zambia

The agreements were signed on the final day of Arabian Travel Market

UAE’s flydubai introduces premium business class ‘seat’

Ten suites will be introduced to a number of the carrier’s newest aircraft before the end of the year

Etihad Airways BOTIM integration

Etihad Airways, Astra Tech partner to allow bookings on BOTIM

The integration of flights into the BOTIM app allows customers to enjoy a more convenient and all-inclusive travel experience

ATM 2023 Emirates and Indonesia sign MoU

ATM 2023: UAE’s Emirates signs 3 MoUs with Indonesia, Morocco, Zimbabwe

The three agreements are aimed at encouraging inbound travel and bolstering visitor numbers to the three countries

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UAE’s flydubai records 50% rise in passengers in Q1 2023

The carrier will grow its capacity across the network by 20 per cent between July 1 and September 30

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UAE airports passenger traffic jumps by 56.3% in Q1 2023

The number of people travelling through UAE airports reached approximately 31.8 million, an increase of more than 11.5 million

Qatar see a surge in air travel

Qatar Airways sees robust travel demand amid capacity squeeze

The Doha-based carrier has seen leisure and business demand surge after travel restrictions were eased, but continues to be hamstrung by a lack of new planes