IndiGo, India’s leading airline, has announced the introduction of new direct flight services linking Abu Dhabi with two prominent cultural cities in India — Visakhapatnam and Bhubaneswar. This initiative aims to enhance international connectivity, providing Indian travellers with more affordable and convenient travel options. The flights between Bhubaneswar and Abu Dhabi will begin on June...
Emirates Group’s airport and travel services company, dnata, is actively pursuing a robust pipeline of acquisitions to fuel its growth and expand its global presence, as revealed by CEO Steve Allen. The company is focusing on various sectors, including catering, ground handling, and cargo services, as part of its strategic initiatives. Allen emphasized dnata’s commitment...
Saudi Arabian budget airline flynas is planning to raise up to 4.1 billion riyals, equivalent to $1.1 billion, through an initial public offering (IPO) in Riyadh. This announcement was made by the airline on Monday and signifies a significant move in the aviation sector, as it marks the first IPO of a Gulf airline in...
Several airlines in the UAE, including Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Air Arabia, have resumed flight operations to Pakistan and India following a ceasefire agreement between the two countries after four days of intense fighting. The airlines announced on Sunday, May 11, that they would partially restore services to Pakistan, subject to ongoing developments in the...
UAE airlines have announced an extension of their flight suspensions to and from Pakistan, with some services not resuming until Tuesday, May 13. This decision comes as Pakistan has closed its airspace due to escalating cross-border tensions with India. The Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan announced on Saturday that its airspace would remain closed until...
Dubai has emerged as a leading hub for private jet demand, according to the World’s Wealthiest Cities Report 2025, published by Henley & Partners in collaboration with New World Wealth. The report highlights that Dubai is home to 81 200 millionaires and 237 centimillionaires, with a remarkable 102 percent growth in the number of millionaires...
Dubai’s Emirates Airline has declared a remarkable 22-week salary bonus for its employees following the airline’s best annual profits in its history. This achievement has positioned Emirates as the world’s most profitable airline. The Emirates Group reported a record profit of AED 22.7 billion for the financial year 2024-25. This significant milestone reflects the airline’s...
flydubai has announced the launch of a new daily service to Peshawar, one of the largest cities in South Asia. This new route will begin on Thursday, May 15, and will connect travelers from Dubai to Bacha Khan International Airport in Pakistan. Flights will depart from Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport (DXB) at 8:55...
The first phase of Dubai’s new Al Maktoum International Airport (AMIA) is slated for completion by 2032. This significant development was announced by Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation, who emphasized that the initial phase will involve the construction of a new passenger terminal along with four concourses. Credit: Dubai Eye...
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd has successfully completed its acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of Nordic Aviation Capital for a total investment of US$2.0 billion. This significant acquisition was previously announced, and it marks a major milestone for DAE in the aviation sector. The completion of this acquisition enhances DAE’s position in the...