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August 12, 2026
The Dubai-based carrier consolidated its operation at London's third airport and reached the two-million-passenger mark.
The Dubai-based carrier consolidated its operation at London’s third airport and reached two million travelers.
August 11, 2026
Emirates has introduced a series of measures designed to give passengers greater flexibility when booking travel, including unlimited free date changes on flights to Dubai and substantially reduced…
Etihad Airways (EY) has marked the launch of its first scheduled service to Uzbekistan with a sold-out inaugural flight to Tashkent (TAS), establishing a new daily air link between Abu Dhabi (AUH)…
Air Baltic is trimming its route network from Lithuania next winter. The Latvian carrier is suspending the Vilnius-Berlin and Vilnius-Dubai routes, as well as Palanga-Tenerife. In addition…
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) announced the signing of a purchase agreement with Saudia to acquire four new 777Fs, along with the formalization of long-term lease contracts…
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed a purchase-leaseback agreement with Saudia covering four new Boeing 777F aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery between October 2026 and May…
Emirates and South African Airways (SAA) are further expanding their long-standing codeshare partnership. The expanded cooperation gives travelers access to nine additional destinations…
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed a purchase agreement with Saudia for four new Boeing 777F aircraft. The aircraft will be leased back to Saudia under long-term lease agreements. The…
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed a purchase agreement with Saudia for four new Boeing 777F aircraft and finalised long-term lease contracts for these aircraft, whose…
August 10, 2026
Following the combination of Bayanat and Yahsat to form UAE-based AI-powered space technology firm Space42, the company’s direct-to-device (D2D) joint venture, Equatys, is advancing into its initial…
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today celebrated the arrival of its inaugural flight to Tashkent, officially launching the airline’s first route to Uzbekistan and…
The French Space Agency has secured access to Altair, the ten-satellite, AI-enabled Earth observation constellation being developed and manufactured by Orbitworks, a UAE commercial satellite…
August 8, 2026
KLM resumes Amsterdam to Tel Aviv flights on August 25 with Cyprus crew stops while Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam remain suspended. The post KLM to Resume Tel Aviv Flights From August 25 With Cyprus Crew…
August 7, 2026
English Premier League club Arsenal FC and airline Emirates have extended their commercial agreement until 2033. This continues the airline's commitment to the London club…
Dubai Airports has hosted the second Dubai Mallathon, a government backed initiative designed to enhance the wellbeing of staff and engage the airport community. It took place in Terminal 3…
Over the last couple of decades, the Middle East has emerged as the new “center of gravity” for… The post Dubai Aerospace Enterprise CEO on becoming a top-tier global aircraft lessor appeared first…
August 6, 2026
beOnd, the all-business airline for the Italian market, has chosen Aviareps Italy in Milan as its GSA. beOnd flies to Milan. The Maldives-based carrier, headquartered in Dubai, operates…
Emirates and Arsenal FC have extended their long-standing partnership early through 2033. The airline remains shirt sponsor, training partner and naming-rights holder of the Emirates…
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Pre-series Boeing 777-9s are no longer technically up to date – Emirates has rejected ten aircraft. Lufthansa is also struggling with the batch. Some early 777-9s, still in the delivery schedule…
Emirates passenger avoids jail after admitting indecent act on Dubai to Newcastle flight as UK court imposes community order. The post Emirates Indian Passenger Avoids Jail After Filthy Act on…
Emirates does not want to accept the first ten Boeing 777X aircraft because they are already too old. Lufthansa also has such examples - and the German carrier is now negotiating over them with…
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August 5, 2026
The EDGE defense group, of the United Arab Emirates, carried out new flight tests of its latest unmanned aerial vehicle, the JERNAS-M, a system that departs from the traditional drone concept…
KLN Logistics Group has launched a new road feeder service linking Europe with Saudi Arabia, the UAE and other Middle Eastern markets. The 10,500-kilometre corridor offers door-to-door transit times…
August 4, 2026
ICEYE has named Christos Kolimenakis Chief Executive Officer of ICEYE UAE, giving the SAR operator resident leadership in Abu Dhabi. He arrives from a 15-year career at JPMorgan Chase.
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and UK-based autonomous vehicle technology company Oxa have launched a joint venture to deploy autonomous logistics solutions in Dubai, with an initial focus on airport…
The United Arab Emirates is strengthening its position as one of the world's leading aviation hubs as its national airlines continue expanding their international networks. The post United Arab…
Saudi Arabia performs particularly strongly with two airports in the top five, while Oman, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates also feature prominently. The post Top 5 Best Regional Airports in the…
August 3, 2026
The United Arab Emirates Air Force (UAEAF) demonstrated a gain for its fleet of Dassault Mirage 2000-9 fighters by integrating the Thunder P-32 guided bomb, developed by HALCON, a company…
SolitAir expands its European air cargo corridor by launching direct flights from Dubai World Central to Bucharest using Boeing 737-800 freighters.
