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Etihad Partners Air Berlin, Alitalia Sign Codeshare Deal

The airlines, both battling to return to profitability, said the codeshare deal would cover 412 flights between Italy, Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Etihad’s Revenues Grow 29% In Q3 2014

The boost in third quarter revenues was mainly due to rising passenger demand and cargo growth during the summer, the airline said in a statement.

Air Berlin Dealt Blow As Germany Rejects Some Etihad Codeshare Flights

Etihad and Air Berlin have in the past shared codes on flights to around 60 destinations, meaning their number of shared flights will more than halve.

Airbus Says Still Plans To Deliver First A350 In Q4

After gaining European safety approval for the A350 last month, Airbus is now working to get the cabin furnishing ready for Qatar Airways.

Emirates Airlines Says New Plane Tracking Systems Unnecessary

Tim Clark told the German online magazine that modern planes already had the necessary equipment but measures should be taken to ensure pilots can’t turn off tracking devices.

ENOC Signs Dhs50m Contract With Emirates Transport Company

Emirates Transport has been meeting the staff transportation needs of ENOC’s group of companies for the last seven years.

Flydubai Adds Three New Routes To Central and Eastern Europe

The airline will fly to Bratislava, Sofia and Prague starting from December.

Etihad Launches New Airline Partnership

Called Etihad Airways Partners, the group initially includes six airlines and aims to provide improved networks and better frequent flyer benefits.

US Regulator FAA To Grant Safety Approval To Airbus A350 Jet By End-Oct

Airbus won European safety approval last week for the A350.

Virgin Atlantic To Drop Little Red UK Flights

Airline blames slot constraints amid strong competition and poor loads

Middle East Airlines Record Strongest Global Traffic Growth In August

International passenger traffic rose 6.7 per cent in August with all regions showing growth over the previous year.

Emirates To Launch A380 On Milan Route

The A380 service will help boost capacity by around 38 per cent on the Dubai-Milan route, the airline said in a statement.

Middle East Carriers Post 7.8% Cargo Growth In August

The air cargo growth was aided by Middle East airlines’ growing links to developing markets and their diversification plans, IATA said.

Emirates President Says Asian Demand For Africa Flights Hit By Ebola

Emirates suspended flights to Guinea in August, but has continued flying to other affected destinations.

Budget Airline AirAsia Considers Flying Into Dubai -Group CEO

The group’s chief executive said that he was not currently looking to set up an affiliate in Dubai, but it could be a possibility in the future.

Emirates Starts A380 Dallas Flights

New daily A380 service to Texas city dovetails with Qantas’ new superjumbo flight from Sydney

Germany Examines Etihad, Air Berlin Codeshare Plans

Air Berlin said that the authorities were trying to put a new spin on the provisions of an air transport deal between Germany and the UAE during the review of the airlines’ winter schedules.

Etihad Rail Set To Launch Next Phase Of UAE Railway Network

The second phase of the UAE railway project, which at 628 kilometres is the longest of the three planned stages, is expected to be funded by the UAE federal government.

Emirates Signs 10-Year Management Deal With Angola Flag Carrier

Dubai carrier appoints senior managers but will provide no equity.

Real Madrid And AC Milan To Play In Dubai On December 30

Football fans set to flock to Sevens Stadium to see two giants compete in Dubai Football Challenge

Etihad Launches Its First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Aircraft

The Abu Dhabi carrier’s first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner will be delivered in December this year, the company said.

Etihad To Hire Air Berlin CFO To Manage Airline Stakes – Source

Such a move would put Ulf Huettmeyer in charge of Etihad’s equity stakes in eight airlines around the world.

Etihad Launches First A380 And New Corporate Look

New-look UAE National Airline unveils the first of 10 A380s which aims to fly from December

RTA To Launch 35 New Mega Projects In Dubai

Dubai’s public transport agency will work on projects such as extension of the Dubai Metro’s red line, a major upgrade of roads leading to the expo site and a wider bus network.

Etihad Rail Signs MoU With Logistics Firm Agility

The agreement will enable Agility to use Etihad Rail’s service for distribution in the UAE and the GCC while improving the country’s logistics sector.

Etihad Inks $14m Deal For Crew Training Equipment

As per the deal, Spatial Composite Solutions will provide Etihad with 14 cabin crew-training devices and will also refurbish the existing training equipment.

Air France Stalls Transavia Roll Out

Postponement of low-cost roll-out designed to placate pilots amid strike’s mounting costs

Dubai Airport Passenger Traffic Jumps 11% In August

Passenger numbers rose 5.7 percent to 46.48 million people in the first eight months of the year.

Etihad Launches Massive Recruitment Drive For Cabin Crew gulf business

Recruiting will take place in 12 cities across five countries including Italy, Germany, Japan, Morocco and Tunisia.

Etihad Airways To Raise $2bn In 2014 To Fund Stake Buys, Aircraft

The funds would be raised through loans, the airline’s chief financial officer confirmed.