Dubai World Central (DWC) which is listed among the world's top 20 international freight hubs is now gaining ground in the region as a popular airport for passengers with traffic surging 161 per cent in the third quarter, according to a report issued by operator Dubai Airports today.
US Bangla Airlines now operates non-stop flights from Dhaka –Muscat and Chittagong- Muscat route, four weekly flights operating with two B 373- 800 Boeing aircrafts on the route.
Etihad Airways, the global airline partner of 15 Taste Festivals across the world, brought world-class chefs to Taste of Abu Dhabi to compete in the final 'Taste the World' competition.
Emirates Skywards has signed on The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) as its latest partner, enabling members to redeem Miles for an annual digital subscription to the world's leading source of business news.
Manchester Airport's international artist in residence has flown to Doha, Qatar, direct from Manchester as part of his three-year deal with the UK's third largest airport.
Qatar Airways has officially opened its new Oryx International School, a premium education facility dedicated to the children of the airline's employees.
Etihad Airways has won awards for Best First Class and Best Long Haul Airline Middle-East and Africa in the AirlineRatings.com 2017 Airline Excellence Awards. The Abu Dhabi-based airline was also named in the global Top Ten.
The Abu Dhabi Aviation Group, (ADA Group), the Middle East's largest provider of commercial helicopter, luxury VIP charter and cargo solutions, has reported an 8.54% year-on-year rise in net profits for the first nine months of 2016 to September 30.
Royal Jordanian has signed a partnership agreement with AccesRail, an IATA travel partner with its own carrier code (9B), that allows passengers to reach AccesRail's destinations that connect to some of RJ's major gateway cities.
Etihad Airways Engineering and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work jointly on the development of a new A380 MRO Services offering.
Flight Safety Foundation's 69th annual International Air Safety Summit (IASS) has got under way in Dubai with an opening keynote address by Capt. Henry Donohoe, divisional senior vice president of flight operations at Emirates.
Qatar Airways chief executive officer Akbar al Baker has confirmed that in addition to the Qatari carrier's acquisition of a 49% stake in Italy's Meridiana fly the Qatari carrier is planning to make two further investments in 2017, reports ch-aviation.
Gulf Air has added the Sri Lankan capital city, Colombo, to its network of destinations with the upcoming launch of 5 weekly flights to/from Bandaranaike International Airport from 19th January, 2017.
Etihad Airways has gathered senior government officials, business leaders and university students as part of a series of events to mark the International Day for Tolerance.
Dubai remains firmly committed to the development of the Al Maktoum International Airport and to the growth of the global aviation sector, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai's Supreme Fiscal Committee, and chief executive and chairman of Emirates Airline and Group, has stated.
The UAE Space Agency has officially launched the UAE Astronomical Camera Network (UACN) in cooperation with the International Astronomical Center (IAC). The network, which provides a range of astronomical data and reports, is now fully operational and will offer invaluable support to scientific research.
Emirates has partnered with LinkedIn to provide select LinkedIn Learning courses on ice, its award-winning inflight entertainment (IFE) system. Emirates is the first international airline to make these courses available on board.
Space Systems Loral (SSL) has announced that it will work with Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) to support the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology's Master Concentration in Space Systems and Technology in the United Arab Emirates.
To celebrate Oman's 46th National Day, Oman Air is offering 46 passengers free upgrades from Economy Class to Business Class, as well as access to the Business Class lounge at Muscat Airport.
