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Etihad Airways Suspends Libya Flights For Security Reasons

The Abu Dhabi carrier suspended flights on Thursday after an assessment of the ‘exiting situation’ at Tripoli airport.

Emirates, Qantas – Friends For Life?

Over six months have passed since Dubai’s Emirates signed a codeshare agreement with struggling Australian carrier Qantas. Gulf Business explores the impact of the deal.

Etihad-Air Berlin Tie Up “Has Room To Improve”

Munich Airport’s president and CEO flew into the UAE to see how it can attract more passengers.

Oman To Launch $15bn Rail Construction In Q4 2014

The state-funded rail network would link the desert town of Buraimi, bordering the United Arab Emirates, to six major settlements in Oman.

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths

Dubai International Will Become The World’s Largest Airport

Dubai Airport CEO believes DXB will soon become the world’s largest airport for international travel.

Dubai Airshow Gears Up For Take Off

Delegates can expect plenty of space, inside and out, when they visit the dedicated Dubai World Central site in November.

Gulf Rail Project Construction Plan On Track

If the railway is completed, it could have a major impact on the Gulf economy by stimulating trade and limiting consumption of fuel for road travel.

Airbus Calls For 18-Inch Seat Width On Long Haul Flights

Research revealed that a minimum seat width of 18 inches improved passengers’ sleep quality by 53 per cent.

Qatar Airways Says A350 Delivery On Schedule

The A350, designed to compete with Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner and the larger Boeing 777, staged its maiden flight in June.

Dubai International Passenger Traffic Up 13.1% In September

Traffic for the first nine months of the year stands at 49.4 million, up from 42.6 million for the first three quarters in 2012.

United Ups Digital As Gulf Competition Rises

US carrier to focus more on attracting international business and improving digital connectivity.

Qatar Airways To Begin Flights To DWC, Sharjah

Starting from 1 March 2014, the carrier will fly twice daily flights into both destinations.

Air Arabia To Expand Into China

CEO Adel Ali predicts a minimum five new routes a year as the low-cost carrier flies into its second decade

Dubai World Central Faces Emirates Hub ‘Conundrum’

Dubai Airports’ strategic focus now shifts to second phase operations now the new airport is open to passengers

Pictures: Dubai’s New Al Maktoum International Airport

Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central begins passenger services on October 27.

Dubai World Central Starts Passenger Flights

European low-cost carrier starts four new services this week, projecting Dubai into the realm of two-airport cities

Dubai Taxi Corporation Launches Windows 8 Mobile App

The new app is designed to help users who suffer from hearing disabilities.

Emirates Receives 10th Boeing 777 Freighter

The Skycargo division will move its operations to Dubai World Central’s Al Maktoum International Airport in May

Emirates Aims To Fly 70 Million Passengers In 2020

The airline will be the largest carrier on the planet by international passenger traffic, says president, Tim Clark.

Gulf Air To Fly To Dubai World Central From December

Gulf Air hopes its new daily evening service will appeal to ‘new Dubai’ residents

Etihad Raising Colombo To Double Daily Flights

New service to provide more flexibility and better connectivity for passengers

Airbus Says A350 Tests Going Well, Delivery On Track

The A350 is designed to compete with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the larger Boeing 777.

Emirates and Virgin America Enter Frequent Flyer Partnership

Emirates becomes the fifth airline to join Virgin America’s frequent flyer program.

Etihad Sets Stage For $50bn Of Jet Deals From Gulf

The provisional Etihad order for dozens of Boeing jets could be worth $18 billion at list prices.

New $2.9bn Abu Dhabi Airport Terminal To Open In July 2017

The 700,000 square metre terminal is designed to boost the capacity of the airport to 30 million passengers annually

Qatar Airways To Launch Miami Route

Doha carrier will become the first Gulf carrier to fly to the Florida city.

Four Etihad Executives To Join Jet Board – Reports

Top-table move would take partnership to a new level

EXCLUSIVE: Etihad CEO “We Choose Not To Launch New Aircraft”

The cautious move has paid dividends this year as Etihad escaped 787 and A380 problems.

De-icing And Electrical Issues Cause Fresh Dreamliner Woes

A San Diego-Tokyo flight operated by Japan Airlines returned to the US airport after anti-icing equipment failed.

Alitalia Sets Out €500m Budget Lifeline

Etihad codeshare partner Alitalia is set to receive €300 million from shareholders and €200 million from bank credits