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On an upward trajectory: How the regional aviation industry is charting its recovery

As the aviation sector’s recovery has quickened, IATA recently upgraded its outlook for the industry’s financial performance this year

Low-cost carriers

How regional low-cost carriers are flying high amid travel recovery

The Middle East’s budget carriers are cashing in on the growing trend for affordable luxury and increasing demand

Saudi Arabia

Wizz Air to launch 20 new routes between Saudi Arabia, Europe

The new flights will connect the Saudi capital as well as major cities with European destinations including Bucharest, Budapest, Milan, Naples, Rome, Venice and Vienna

Dubai’s RTA introduces rail automated system to enhance paperless transactions

A total of 11 business modules were identified as having the greatest need for digitisation as part of the project

Bicycles and electric bikes

Abu Dhabi: Violators of bicycles, electric bikes regulations to face fine b/w Dhs200-500

The goal is to implement the highest standards of security and safety

Emirates Auckland flights

Emirates to operate direct A380 services to Kuala Lumpur, Auckland from December

The airline currently operates to both cities with a linked Boeing 777-300ER service

ABu Dhabi Airports announces passenger and freight numbers for H1 2022

Abu Dhabi Airports welcomes 6.3 million passengers in H1 2022, as travel demand spikes

Abu Dhabi International saw a 96 per cent rise in the number of scheduled passenger flights compared to H1 2021

RTA, ARCAB to collaborate

Dubai’s RTA to trial smart app to meet demand for medium-sized bus services

The platform will play a vital role in generating demand for micro-mobility networks by opening routes for medium-sized buses, aiming to attract a new segment of riders

Middle East to face airline pilot shortages within the next two years

Middle East to face airline pilot shortages within next two years: Oliver Wyman

The regional shortage could start as early as the end of this year, reaching an estimated 3,000 pilots by 2023 and 18,000 by 2032

Al Bateen Executive Airport reopens after refurbishment

Abu Dhabi’s Al Bateen Executive Airport reopens following major refurbishment

The project involved upgrading and refurbishing the airfield ground lighting to certify the airport to operate Code 4D aircraft

Etihad

UAE’s Etihad Airways to ramp up flights to New York from November

From November 15, a total of 11 weekly services will connect Abu Dhabi to New York

RTA

Dubai’s RTA sees 18% drop in energy consumption across its operations

It managed to reduce total emissions by 13 per cent in 2021

Emirates Airline retrofit commences

UAE’s Emirates to commence largest known fleet retrofit project in November

The airline’s target is to completely retrofit four aircraft from start to finish every month, continuously for over two years

Emirates

Dubai’s Emirates to halt Nigeria flights on blocked funds

The Dubai-based airline said it tried every avenue to address the transfer of funds from Nigeria

Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport welcomes over 4.1m passengers during Jan-Jul 2022

The passenger numbers marked a 126.2 per cent surge against 2021 figures

Dubai Airport

Dubai Airport expects full recovery next year amid travel surge

Dubai attracted 86.4 million travellers in 2019

Dubai’s DXB records 27.9 million passengers in first six months of the year

DXB handled a total of 154,993 flight movements in H1 2022, up 55.9 per cent compared to the first half of 2021

London Heathrow Airport extends cap until Oct 29

London Heathrow Airport to continue capacity limits until October 29

Since introducing the cap, the airport reported that passenger journeys have improved with fewer last-minute cancellations and shorter wait times for bags

Air Arabia launches flights to Milan

Air Arabia announces launch of new service to Milan

Air Arabia customers can travel from Sharjah to Milan Bergamo Airport on four weekly flights starting from December 7

ABu Dhabi Airports signs agreement with ICP

Abu Dhabi Airports, ICP partner to enhance service excellence, passenger experience

The agreement will see Abu Dhabi Airports and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security adopt best practices in areas of security, safety and air transport

Emirates

Dubai’s Emirates to introduce A380 service to Bengaluru

Bengaluru will be the second city in India to be served by the Emirates A380 aircraft

Frans Hiemstra

Uber’s Frans Hiemstra takes over as regional general manager for Middle East And Africa

Hiemstra has been with Uber since September 2015 and has taken on various roles over the years

Emirates A380 returns to Perth

Emirates to restart A380 daily service to Perth from December 1

The daily A380 service will replace the existing daily Boeing 777- 300ER operation between Dubai and Perth

Codeshare agrement signed between Emirates And Aegean

Emirates and Greek carrier Aegean Airlines sign codeshare partnership

From October, Emirates and Aegean Airlines will further increase their joint codeshare network to include eight more European regional routes via Athens

Etihad Airways announces second flight to Manila in October

Etihad Airways announces second daily flight to Manila

The second daily flight will commence on October 30, providing travellers with a total 14 flights per week between Abu Dhabi and the Filipino capital

304.6 million riders used public transport means in H1 2022- RTA

Number of people using public transport rises to 304.6m in H1 2022: RTA

According to the RTA, Dubai Metro ridership on both the Red and Green Lines reached 109.1 million riders in the first half of 2022

Ferrari has started a new journey with the 296 GTB

Review: Ferrari has started a new journey with 296 GTB

We test drive the 296 GTB, an evolution of Ferrari’s mid-rear-engined two-seater sports berlinetta concept, featuring a new V6 engine coupled with a plug-in electric motor that packs a punch

Gulf Air to start direct flights to Ras Al Khaimah airport

Gulf Air to start direct flights to Ras Al Khaimah airport

Gulf Air will commence services to Ras Al Khaimah on October 3 with two weekly flights

Oman Air to operate 48 Match Day Shuttle flights

Oman Air to operate 48 ‘Match Day Shuttle’ flights during FIFA World Cup

The shuttle flights will operate during the FIFA World Cup from November 21 to December 3, 2022

Emirates to invest $2bn to enhance customer experience

Emirates to invest over $2bn to enhance inflight customer experience

Emirates’ latest initiatives include a new vegan menu, a ‘cinema in the sky’ experience, cabin interior upgrades and sustainable choices