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AD Ports Group, Aqaba Development Corporation inaugurate Aqaba Cruise Terminal

The new terminal marks the launch of the first of five strategic mega projects planned between AD Ports Group and Aqaba Development Corporation

Emirates Skywards members can win up to one million Miles

Emirates Skywards members come from over 180 countries, and have redeemed more than 140 billion Miles between 2018 and 2022

Emirates to increase flights to Sydney, Melbourne; resume service to Christchurch

Emirates to increase flights to Sydney, Melbourne; resume service to Christchurch

With the increase in flights, Emirates will be operating 63 weekly services to Australia by mid-year

etihad to join Masdar, bp, Tadweer, ADNOC in study to explore SAF production in the UAE

Masdar, ADNOC, bp, Tadweer, Etihad to explore SAF production in UAE

The entities will jointly conduct a feasibility study for the region’s first project to produce sustainable aviation fuel using renewable hydrogen and municipal solid waste

AD Ports group signs maritime deals with Angolan entities

AD Ports Group forms JV with Angola’s UNICARGAS

AD Ports Group’s new agreements in Angola, including the JV with UNICARGAS have the potential to significantly boost Angola’s maritime industry

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi's inaugural flight lands in Turkiye

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’s inaugural flight lands in Turkiye

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Ankara will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays

Etihad Airways to double flights on Abu Dhabi-Jakarta route

Etihad Airways to double flights on Abu Dhabi-Jakarta route

The flights will be operated using Etihad’s fleet of Boeing B787 and B777 aircraft

Qatar Airways, Air Serbia sign comprehensive codeshare agreement

Qatar Airways, Air Serbia sign comprehensive codeshare agreement

Qatar Airways currently operates five weekly flights between Doha and Belgrade, the Serbian capital

ADNOC Distribution, Taqa partner to offer EV charging points across UAE

ADNOC Distribution, Taqa partner to offer EV charging points across UAE

The E2GO joint venture will play a critical role in delivering EV charging infrastructure across Abu Dhabi

Emirates to reintroduce A380 on Dubai-Casablanca route

Emirates to reintroduce A380 on Dubai-Casablanca route

Starting April 15, the airline will replace the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft currently used between Dubai and Casablanca with the A380

Etihad airways, Satavia sign contract

UAE’s Etihad, UK-based Satavia sign contrail management contract

Aircraft-generated condensation trails, or contrails, cause surface warming responsible for up to two-thirds of aviation’s climate impact

Tier Mobility completes one million rides in Dubai

Tier Mobility completes one million rides in Dubai

A distance of three million kilometres has been covered, empowering riders to replace 515,000 kilometres of car journeys

Emirates to resume non-stop Dubai-Hong Kong service from March

Emirates to resume non-stop Dubai-Hong Kong service from March

The new service will increase the airline’s operations in the Asian market to 14 weekly flights

Etihad Airways announces new routes to two European destinations

Etihad Airways announces new routes to two European destinations

The flights will be operated using the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft

Saudi Flynas

Saudi low cost carrier Flynas eyes expansion with overseas units

The airline said it would seek so-called Air Operator Certificates in two unidentified countries as it looks to double the scale of its operations

Plane crash

Pokhara plane crash worsens Nepal’s aviation safety record

Sunday’s was the 11th fatal plane crash in Nepal in as many years, Aviation Safety Network data show

Emirates to resume passenger services to Shanghai, Beijing

Dubai’s Emirates to resume passenger services to Shanghai, Beijing

The carrier’s four weekly flights to Guangzhou will also increase to a daily service from February 1

Emirates to operate second service to Brisbane from June 1

Dubai’s Emirates doubles services to Brisbane

The expansion will boost capacity through Brisbane by more than a quarter of a million seats per year both ways

Etihad announces Global Sale 2023

UAE-based Etihad Airways’ annual Global Sale kicks off

Travellers can enjoy special sale fares to select destinations, with the Global Sale running until January 20, for travel between January 18 and June 15 this year

Wizzair launches flights from Jeddah to Europe

Wizz Air inaugurates three new routes from Europe to Jeddah

The new routes are a part of a line-up of 24 new routes to Saudi Arabia announced in recent months by Wizz Air

Dubai-Hatta Road Speed limit reduced

Dubai: RTA reduces speed limit on Dubai-Hatta Road

The new speed limit zone on the Dubai-Hatta Road covers approximately six kilometres

Dubai taxi fares slashed in Jan 2023

Dubai drops taxi fares with immediate effect

The tariff has been reduced from 2.19 per kilometre to 1.97 per kilometre

Al Safa Metro Station change to ONPASSIVE Metro station

Dubai’s Al Safa Metro Station has a new name

From January to March, RTA will rename the station on the external as well as the indoor and outdoor directional signage

Us airports outage

US flight chaos puts spotlight on FAA after a tough year

The situation is an awkward turn for aviation officials, coming shortly after the Southwest meltdown stranded thousands of passengers during the holidays

Flydubai

Flydubai expands its network in Kazakhstan to three destinations

The airline has announced the resumption of flights to Shymkent International Airport from February 28

Middle East aviation stats for Nov 2022

Middle East airlines witnessed 84.6% rise in traffic in November, says IATA

Total global traffic in November rose 41.3 per cent compared to the previous year

Qatar tourism Mwani cruise season

Qatar to welcome 200,000 visitors in 2022-23 cruise season

Qatar Tourism and Mwani Qatar have forecast the arrival of more than 50 cruise liners until April

Saudia

Saudia opens airport operations building in Jeddah

The mini terminal includes artificial intelligence-powered self-boarding kiosks and five luggage carousels as well as 15 meeting rooms for pre-flight cabin crew briefings

Qatar

Qatar launches first commercial charter flight to and from Kazakhstan

The nation has identified Kazakhstan as one of 15 target markets where tourists can relax, rejuvenate and enjoy Qatar’s vibrant culture

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim adds Global 7500 to its managed fleet

The new aircraft will be based at DCAF’s home base at Al Maktoum International Airport