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Qatari Businessman ‘Robbed At Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport’

Report claims businessman was assaulted and forced to hand over high-value items

Dubai World Central Gets Regulator Approval For Passenger Take Off

UAE aviation regulator GCAA gives the green light for passenger flights from late October

Emirates Starting Daily Kabul Flights

Airline identifies demand for premium services between Dubai and Kabul

Lindner Depa Files $250m Claim Against New Doha Airport

The counter claim by airport interior contractor LDI accuses the New Doha International Airport of wrongfully terminating its contract.

Cebu Pacific Air Gears Up For Dubai Launch

Low-cost airline has taken delivery of its second A330 which will be deployed on the the carrier’s first long-haul flight to Dubai from October

Safety Risks From Emirates A380 Engine Blow Out “Relatively Low”

ATSB rules operator’s procedures were effective but expresses ongoing concerns over nozzle designs

Kuwait Airways May Delay Deal For Airbus Jets

Kuwait Airways signed an initial agreement with Airbus in May to buy 15 A320neo narrow-body jets and 10 of Airbus’s new A350-900 XWB.

Qatar Airways To Join Oneworld Alliance

Qatar’s flagship carrier will join the global alliance from October 30.

Dubai’s DAE Ends Merger Talks With BBA

The companies were holding talks to merge certain parts of their businesses.

No Summer Leave For Emirates’ A380s

Emirates’ superjumbos may hold the key to the conundrum posed by Dubai Airports’ 80-day runway programme next summer.

UAE to Spend $25bn On Rail Projects

The amount covers investments in Etihad Rail and light rail metro projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Emirates Starts Stockholm Services

Emirates will be looking to funnel Swedes onto its Asian, Indian and African network.

Air Seychelles’ First Half Revenues Climb Upwards

Airline benefits from equity partner Etihad, international expansion and improved cargo performance

India Approves Deal To Increase Airline Seats To UAE

The agreement allows the nations to add 50,000 additional seats per week for the next three years.

Qatar Airways Starts Chengdu Flights

The Chinese city’s large industrial development zone is likely to funnel in corporate travellers

Emirates Resumes Tripoli Flights After Two Years

Emirates’ resumption is a positive sign but logistical challenges remain

Etihad Launches New In-Flight Child Care Programme

Etihad’s Flying Nanny programme aims to assist families during long-haul flights.

GM Sees Auto Industry Slowing In Turbulent Middle East

The US carmaker expects the industry to continue growing at four to five per cent per year.

UAE’s Etihad Sees Clearance For Jet Deal, Extends Deadline

Etihad agreed to pay $379 million for a 24 per cent stake in Jet in April.

Etihad Cargo Tonnage Up 37% In July

Tonnage figures were largely driven by increases in key export markets such as India, Hong Kong and China.

Dubai’s DP World H1 Net Profit Rises 9.1%

The company has been selling assets globally and exiting markets where it does not have a significant presence.

Emirates Plans To More Than Double U.S. Destinations

Emirates plans to add as many as three new U.S. city destinations in the next 12 months.

Qantas Posts Annual Profit As International Losses Shrink

The Australian airline formed an alliance with Dubai’s Emirates Airline this year.

Dubai Passenger Traffic Tops 5.3m In July

The Middle East’s leading airport is comfortably on track to surpass last year’s total of 57 million.

Emirates To Be First Gulf Carrier To Serve Taipei

Emirates will be keen to connect passengers across its global network, particularly in Europe and Africa.

Dubai Aerospace In Talks To Merge Assets With BBA Aviation

BBA was holding talks with its U.S. rival StandardAero over a $4.2 billion tie-up.

Boeing Unveils First B787-9 Dreamliner

With the second and third airplanes in final assembly, Boeing will be hopeful the second version will have a smoother entry to market than the first.

Airbus Heralds Middle East Growth

Top executives from the European manufacturer praise GCC airlines for their use of the A380 and launching the new A350.

More Flights To Operate Between UAE, China

Authorities have signed an air transport agreement to allow more flights on the UAE-China route as demand rises.

Emirates To Cut Several Flights During Dubai Airport Revamp

Dubai International Airport will close runways for 80 days beginning from May 1, 2014 for a maintenance project.