Sharjah Airport has successfully renewed its Level 3+ (Neutrality) accreditation in the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme, administered by Airports Council International (ACI). This accomplishment reaffirms the airport’s leading position in environmental sustainability, marking its status as the only carbon-neutral airport in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for the fourth consecutive year. According to Gulf...
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways is set to announce the launch of a $1 billion initial public offering (IPO) this week. This IPO would mark the first offering of a major Gulf airline in nearly two decades. The airline intends to sell 20% of its business by issuing new shares, which will be used to support...
Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector soared to new heights in 2024, with passenger numbers reaching an all-time high of 128 million, according to the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA). This marks a 15 percent rise from 2023 and a 25 percent jump compared to pre-pandemic levels. Of these travelers, 59 million were on domestic flights,...
For the second year in a row, the STAT Times International Awards for Excellence in Air Cargo have named Emirates SkyCargo the International Airline of the Year. This award shows how dedicated the airline is to offering top-notch air cargo services. The awards were given out at an event in Mumbai, India, today, on February...
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced plans to introduce direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Sochi, a city in Russia renowned as the “Gateway to the Black Sea.” The new route is set to commence operations on May 29, 2025, with flights scheduled three times a week on Tuesdays,...
Advanced Integrated Technology (AIT), a branch of the UAE-based Streit Group, showed off the Sea Drone at IDEX 2025. It is a quadcopter made for bad weather. This new drone can fall on water and is resistant to snow, rain, salt fog, and fine dust, so it can be used in both coastal and desert...
When it comes to air travel, the United Arab Emirates is making big steps forward by planning out an air corridor just for cargo drones, piloted and self-driving air taxis. This project is a part of a larger attempt to create a regulatory framework for advanced air mobility (AAM) in the country. This project is...
Dubai is undertaking a significant aviation expansion with the construction of the world’s largest airport, the Al Maktoum International Airport, a £28 billion megaproject. This new airport will surpass the existing Dubai International Airport (DXB) and is designed to handle an impressive 260 million passengers annually. Once completed, Al Maktoum International Airport will cover an...
Airbus is reinforcing its commitment to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through a strategic plan that focuses on enhancing partnerships and boosting local industrial capabilities. Jean-Brice Dumont, head of air power at Airbus Defence and Space, emphasized the company’s dedication to supporting the UAE’s vision of becoming a global hub for future industries. This effort...
Industry analyst Richard Aboulafia has raised concerns regarding the timeline for the introduction of electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing vehicles (eVTOLs) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to Aviation Week, in a commentary published in September 2024, he questioned, “When will an eVTOL, or anything AAM [advanced air mobility], actually enter service? Great question! The answer always...