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Japan prosecutors target ex-Nissan boss Ghosn with new arrest warrant

Carlos Ghosn fled the country for Lebanon to escape trial on alleged financial crimes

Dubai’s RTA to change Metro Red Line timings on seven Fridays

The change is primarily driven by the need to carry out operational tests for systems’ integration of Route 2020, and to ensure optimal operation of the network

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Sharjah Airport welcomes 13.6 million passengers in 2019

The airport posted a 13 per cent year-on-year growth in passenger figures

Toyota is halting production in China until February 9

Toyota has restricted travel to Hubei province and asked employees to avoid unnecessary travel to other areas of the country

Dubai’s RTA to launch eParking ticket

The project will be implemented with upgraded parking metres being installed starting Q1 2020

Dubai’s Emirates to launch new service to Malaysia’s Penang via Singapore

The new service will begin in April this year

Iranian passenger plane crash-lands in southwest province

The Caspian Airlines plane skidded off the runway and onto a nearby road shortly after landing at Mahshahr airport

Boeing’s new 777X airliner takes first flight

Boeing’s 777-9, which took to the skies on Saturday, is the planemaker’s first new model since two fatal crashes led to the global grounding of its 737 Max

Flydubai considering leasing options after further 737 Max delay

It has extended its wet lease agreement for four Boeing 737 NG aircraft till February 29 to increase capacity

How airlines and airports worldwide are dealing with deadly China virus

At least nine people have died and hundreds more have been infected, including the first confirmed case in the US

Private jet security Is full of holes, Ex-Nissan boss Ghosn proves it

Carlos Ghosn, ex-CEO of Nissan, was arrested and charged with financial crimes, and was facing trial in Japan when he fled the country for Lebanon

Dubai airline Emirates looking to hire cabin crew in the UAE

The airline will be holding a recruitment event in the country

Iran says Ukrainian jet was downed by two short-range missiles

The Tor-M1 missiles targeting the Kyiv-bound Boeing 737-800 jetliner were launched from the north

Iran to transfer black boxes of crashed plane to Ukraine

The 737-800 Ukraine International Airlines jet crashed on January 8, killing all 176 people onboard

Emirates’ resort in Australia to remain closed as bushfire crisis continues

The airline has also pledged relief for those affected

Proposed Kuwait metro to stretch over 160 kms, host 68 stations

The first phase of the metro project includes a railway stretching 50 kilometers from Kuwait City to Kuwait International Airport with 27 new stations

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Nissan reveals more executives were punished after probe into ex-boss Ghosn

Three senior executives were punished for their involvement, though their names, titles and specific steps to discipline them were not brought to the fore

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways targets zero net carbon emissions by 2050

The airline is also committed to reduce single use plastics by 80 per cent by 2022

Paying parking fees via Dubai’s RTA app can help earn loyalty points

Users can utilise their loyalty points either in the form of balance added to their Nol cards or discounts applicable at multiple cafes, restaurants and other shopping outlets

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways enters into agreement with UK’s easyJet

Customers can purchase tickets through the easyJet global website connecting the two airlines’ networks

UAE airlines cancel flights to the Philippines due to volcanic eruption

The sudden eruption of the Taal volcano – 65km south of Manila – has led to a mass evacuation

Iran admits it accidentally shot down Boeing jet that killed 176 people

Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was flying close to a “sensitive” military site when it was downed because of “human error,” the army said

Power Letters 2020: Sir Tim Clark, President, Emirates Airline

While 2019 has been a successful year for Emirates, the airline is determined to keep growing and investing in its business

Iran may seek US help in jet crash probe through UN treaty

The 737-800 Ukraine International Airlines jet crashed on Wednesday morning, killing all 176 people onboard

Ex-Nissan boss Ghosn speaks out for the first time since arrest, carmaker responds

Carlos Ghosn, ex-CEO of Nissan, was arrested in November 2018 on suspicion of financial crimes, and was facing trial in Japan when he fled the country for Lebanon

Emirates launches discounted fares for 2020

The offer is valid for bookings from January 8-23, for travel until November 30, 2020

Oman Air cancels over 700 flights in January 2020

The move ensued the Public Authority of Civil Aviation’s directive to suspend activities of the Boeing 737 Max airliner

Emirates, flydubai cancel Baghdad flights

Iran fired dozens of missiles at US bases in Iraq on Tuesday night

UAE approves Air Arabia Abu Dhabi as national carrier

The launch of the new low-cost airline was announced last year

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad waives flight change fee for Australian residents as bushfires rage

The waivers will apply for travel to or from Australia