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US court rules that passengers can sue Boeing over Emirates EK521 crash

All the 300 passengers onboard the Boeing 777 aircraft survived the accident on August 3, 2016

Dubai’s DP World seeks new chairman for Hyperloop One after Branson steps down

Richard Branson said the company needs a more actively involved leader

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad enters commercial partnership with Saudia

The two airlines are exploring cooperation in cargo, maintenance and other areas

Saudi to launch new SAR2.5bn airport project in Jazan

The project will be implemented within three and a half years

Paid parking set to be introduced in Dubai’s Barsha Heights

The zone has been earmarked as ‘A’, meaning charges will be Dhs4 per hour

Biggest single value contract for Dubai’s Al Maktoum airport to be awarded next year

The tender for the construction contract has been launched

Prince Alwaleed’s firm backs $200m new funding for Dubai app Careem

Careem has expanded into new markets this year such as Sudan and has been trialling food delivery services since February

Dubai to provide free wifi onboard all its 10,800 taxis

The project will be rolled out in phases

Emirates flight attendant accused of stealing money from passengers

The crew member is alleged to have taken the money after the men left their seats when their father became ill

Uber launches new safety measures in Middle East

Drivers and passengers have access to several new services

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to launch project to turn municipal waste into jet fuel

Etihad and Tadweer will undertake an initial feasibility study towards developing a waste-to-fuel facility in Abu Dhabi

Kuwait Airways signs agreement to buy eight Airbus A330-800neo planes

The deliveries are expected to take place between March 2019 and the end of 2026

Pictures: Design of Route 2020 metro station at Expo site revealed

The Route 2020 project will link the Metro’s red line to the Expo 2020 site

UAE’s Air Arabia launches new route to Iraq’s Sulaimaniyah

The two-times weekly route will be launched from November 6, 2018

Dubai begins trial of city’s first automated taxi service

The RTA is also introducing a loyalty system for its nol public transport cards

Etihad and Abu Dhabi likely to reject bondholder complaints

Etihad issued $1.2bn in bonds in 2015 and 2016 in a partnership with airlines it partly owned at the time

Pictures: Smart tunnels launched at Dubai International Airport

The project is now in its pilot phase and available for use by passengers

Emirates offers special business class ‘companion’ fares

The offer is open to travellers in Lebanon

Emirates A380 order in question over engine issues – report

The carrier reached a $16bn deal with Airbus earlier this year after months of talks

Smart immigration tunnels at Dubai airport to go live this month

The tunnels can identify the passenger and perform ‘full body scan searches’

British Airways to operate Airbus A380 on London – Dubai route

The introduction will coincide with runway maintenance at Dubai International Airport.

Dubai International Airport to remain main hub for next 10 years

Al Maktoum International Airport was expected to become the emirate’s main aviation hub into the 2020s

Dutch air force escort KLM flight from Abu Dhabi after brawl onboard

A 29-year-old American became “aggressive” onboard

Flydubai to operate some flights from DWC during airport refurbishment

The southern runway refurbishment project at Dubai International is scheduled to take place from April 16-May 30

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise closes $800m loan

The company said it had initially launched a facility for $480m

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to add fourth daily to London for a month

The service will operate from December 15, 2018 to January 13, 2019 to meet peak demand

Dubai’s $36bn Al Maktoum airport expansion put on hold

Five sources told Reuters that the expansion had been delayed

Video: Abu Dhabi-backed HyperloopTT reveals first passenger capsule

The capsule is expected to be fully optimised and ready for passengers next year

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to offer paid access to its lounges

The carrier is initially opening its London Heathrow lounge to the wider market

Dubai airport sees highest monthly passenger traffic numbers in August

The number of passengers using the airport rose 1.7 per cent to 8.37 million