The Abu Dhabi Aviation Group has officially partnered with the US-based Archer Aviation to introduce the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in the UAE and beyond. This partnership aims to deploy the first fleet of Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft globally, with operations expected to commence later this year as part of Archer’s ‘Launch...
Emirates Airlines is set to enhance its operations by adding 17 extra flights to various destinations in the Middle East, starting from March 26 through April 6. This adjustment comes as the airline anticipates a busy travel period in celebration of Eid Al Fitr. During this festive break, the airline expects over 371 000 customers...
Gulf Arab airlines and other carriers in the Middle East are set to expand their fleets at nearly twice the global average rate over the next decade, according to industry experts. This growth is expected to center on narrow-body aircraft, which are increasingly favored for their suitability in the low-cost travel model. Globally, the fleet...
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Ethiopian Airlines have announced a strategic Joint Venture (JV) aimed at transforming travel connectivity between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The agreement was signed at Ethiopian Airlines’ headquarters in Addis Ababa and includes a codeshare arrangement that will open up new travel opportunities...
Emirates Airlines has announced the addition of seven new destinations to its network, facilitated by the deployment of its Airbus A350 aircraft. This expansion will enhance the airline’s short- and medium-haul services across the Middle East, GCC, and Europe. Notably, this marks the first time Emirates will operate the A350 in Africa and Southeast Asia....
Airfares between India and the UAE could become more affordable if air travel capacity doubles over the next five years. The UAE ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Alshaali, indicated that a 20 percent reduction in ticket prices could potentially save Indian consumers up to $1 billion, as reported by CNBC-TV18. Alshaali mentioned a proposed 4:1 air...
Emirates airline is set to enhance its Dubai-Riyadh service by introducing newly retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft for its second and third daily flights. The new flights will commence on March 30 and May 7, respectively. These upgraded aircraft will provide passengers with the opportunity to experience the latest generation Business Class seats, as well as...
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has announced a significant investment of approximately $1 billion to acquire 17 next-generation aircraft, aimed at enhancing its global fleet. This strategic move highlights DAE’s commitment to modernizing its portfolio and solidifying its position within the aviation leasing industry. The acquisition comprises 15 narrow-body and 2 wide-body aircraft, all featuring advanced...
Gulf Air, the national airline of Bahrain, has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Oman’s SalamAir to provide technical maintenance services. This agreement will enable Gulf Air to offer SalamAir a range of support, including line maintenance, base maintenance, and workshop assistance. Mazin Saleh, Gulf Air’s Chief Technical Officer, highlighted that this partnership represents...
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) announced today that it has signed agreements with multiple counterparties to acquire 17 aircraft for an estimated total of around $1 billion. This new portfolio is entirely composed of next-generation aircraft, with 89 percent categorized as narrow-body aircraft. Firoz Tarapore, the CEO of DAE, expressed satisfaction with the acquisition, stating that...