Abu Dhabi Aviation Company announced a significant increase in net profits for the first quarter of 2025, reaching AED 215.32 million, compared to AED 26.81 million during the same period in 2024. This marks a remarkable growth in the company’s financial performance. The company’s revenue from contracts with customers surged to AED 1.97 billion in...
The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has introduced a new corporate identity, an initiative that signifies a strategic milestone for the organization. This rebranding effort is encapsulated in the slogan “Returning to the Beginnings with New Horizons,” which aims to reflect the DCAA’s commitment to growth and innovation in the aviation sector. Credit: Government of...
Emirates Airline has reported that it has not experienced any impact from the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. However, the airline remains vigilant due to ongoing uncertainties in the market, according to Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim. He shared these insights during the Arabian Travel Market show held in Dubai....
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, recently met with Suzan Kereere, President of Global Markets at PayPal. The meeting, held at the Emirates Group headquarters, focused on enhancing their 15-year partnership and exploring new opportunities in the evolving digital payments landscape. Currently, Emirates offers PayPal...
The closure of Dubai Airport is expected to significantly impact the travel plans of approximately 17 000 UK travellers each day. This disruption will affect holidaymakers and business passengers who rely on one of the busiest airports in the world for their journeys. The airport’s closure is anticipated to create major challenges for those flying...
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is set to close once all operations transition to Al Maktoum International Airport, also known as Dubai World Central (DWC), according to Paul Griffiths, the CEO of Dubai Airports. Speaking at the Arabian Travel Market, Griffiths emphasized that moving all services to Al Maktoum makes logistical sense since the airport will...
The recent introduction of sweeping new US tariffs has not had a “negative impact” on Dubai International Airport (DXB), according to the airport’s CEO, Paul Griffiths. He noted, however, that due to the “volatility of the situation,” it is still too early to draw firm conclusions. Credit: ARN News Griffiths emphasized DXB’s resilience, stating that...
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has introduced a summer promotion that offers a 15 percent discount on selected flights to and from Abu Dhabi. This promotion applies to travel bookings made for the period between 1 May and 30 June 2025. Passengers will have the chance to...
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and China Eastern Airlines have officially launched their significant joint venture (JV). The ceremony took place during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai this week. Credit: Aletihad This launch follows the arrival of China Eastern’s inaugural MU237 flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi on...
Dubai South’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Aviation project has reported a significant increase in private aviation movement during the first quarter of 2025, recording a total of 5 275 flights. This marks a 15% rise compared to the same period in 2024. This achievement reflects the accelerated development of the private aviation sector and reinforces Al...