Middle East

Akasa Air: Doha as first international destination

Akasa Air makes its foray into international skies starting 28 March 2024, flying non-stop from Mumbai to Doha, becoming the

flydubai adds four routes to its European network

flydubai will add 4 additional European routes this year, expanding its network to 43 destinations in 21 countries within Europe.

The outlook for airports in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East

As recovery continues in the aviation sector, we look at the challenges facing airports in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East

Etihad gains type approval allowing pilots to fly A350 & A380 interchangeably

Etihad has gained regulatory approval permitting its pilots to fly both the Airbus A350 and A380 types interchangeably.

UPS To Receive Two Boeing 747-8Fs from Qatar Airways Cargo

This week, it has been revealed that UPS will receive two Boeing 747-8F Freighters from Qatar Airways Cargo. Such a

Kenya Airways Cargo Launches Sharjah-Mogadishu Flights

Kenya Airways Cargo have recently announced launched new flights between Sharjah and Mogadishu, as demand for their services grow. This

Penang & Langkawi Celebrate New Flights from Dubai

Penang & Langkawi have this week celebrated new flights from Dubai, as flydubai inaugurated new services over the weekend. This

Air Arabia Egypt Announces New Cairo-Istanbul Flights

Last week, Air Arabia Egypt announced plans to launch new flights between Cairo and Istanbul, as growth continues. The overall

Etihad reports 35% year-on-year growth in January

Etihad has opened the year strongly, reporting a 35% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic for January against a strong 86%

Abu Dhabi airport renamed Zayed International Airport

Abu Dhabi International Airport has been renamed Zayed International Airport in honor of the UAE’s Founding Father.

Ryanair extends maintenance agreement in Amman with Joramco

Ryanair has extended its heavy maintenance agreement for the next 10 years with Joramco at their MRO facility in Amman,

Joby Aviation to Launch Air Taxi Services in Dubai

Dubai is set to see air taxi services commence in early 2026, under a new agreement signed with eVTOL developer