Ethiopian Airlines, recognized as Africa’s largest network operating carrier, has announced the commencement of a new passenger service connecting Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, to Addis Ababa, effective June 1, 2025. This new route aims to enhance travel convenience and foster trade, tourism, and cultural exchange between Africa and the Middle East. The launch of the...
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), an aircraft leasing company, has successfully secured a $300 million loan from the Bank of China. This financing will be utilized for general corporate purposes and to support upcoming financial requirements, according to a statement released by the company. The loan is structured as a three-year unsecured term loan and was...
Emirates airline is scheduled to resume flights to Damascus starting July 16, marking the first time operations have been in place since they were suspended in 2012. This decision follows a thorough evaluation conducted in collaboration with the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority. Initially, the airline will operate three weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and...
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Ltd. has secured a $300 million three-year unsecured term loan from Bank of China (Dubai) Branch, Bank of China Limited in London, and Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited. This funding will be utilized for general corporate purposes and to address future financing needs of the business. Firoz Tarapore, CEO of DAE,...
Virgin Atlantic proudly celebrates 25 years of operations in India, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to expanding within one of the world’s most dynamic aviation markets. Since its first flight from London Heathrow to Delhi in July 2000, the airline has experienced remarkable growth, with India now recognized as its third-largest market. Currently,...
Starting June 24, 2025, Air Europa will begin operating a daily flight between Madrid and Abu Dhabi on behalf of Etihad Airways. This new service marks a significant expansion in the cooperation between the two airlines and will be conducted using Air Europa’s Boeing 787-9 aircraft, which is configured with 32 Business Class seats and...
Etihad Airways is significantly increasing its Airbus A380 service between London Heathrow and Abu Dhabi by adding a third daily flight. This expansion is in direct response to record summer travel demand, aiming to enhance passenger comfort and experience on one of its most popular routes. With this initiative, Etihad is redefining luxury travel while...
flydubai has announced five new destinations for travel starting in 2025, enhancing its extensive network from Dubai. The new routes include Al Alamein in Egypt, Antalya in Turkey, Bushehr in Iran, Chișinău in Moldova, and Iași in Romania, along with the return of flights to Pisa in Italy. This expansion offers travelers fresh options for...
Etihad Airways has announced a reduction in its flight frequency on the Abu Dhabi to Melbourne route starting October 1, 2025. The airline will decrease the number of weekly flights from eight to seven and will shift all departures to the evening. This change is part of a broader effort by Etihad to adapt to...
flynas Company, a prominent low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa region, has announced the launch of its retail subscription period for individual investors as part of its initial public offering (IPO) on the Saudi Exchange. Credit: Arab News The final offer price for the shares has been set at SR80 ($21) each,...