Air transport

Events

Ethiopian Airlines wins AFRAA’s Airline of the Year - Global Operations

22 November 2024

Ethiopian Airlines has been awarded “Airline of the Year - Global Operations” at the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) 56th Annual General Assembly…

Air transport

Etihad Cargo extends MoU with MoIAT

21 November 2024

Etihad Cargo has extended its MoU with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), offering preferential air cargo rates to In-Country…

Airports

BAC welcomes British Airways' commitment to Bahrain

21 November 2024

Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), is celebrating British Airways' continued operations to and from…

Technology

IndiGo implements strategies and technology to minimise weather disruptions

21 November 2024

IndiGo has said it has applied proactive strategies and technology to minimise disruptions due to weather this winter.

Route planning and tourism

Royal Jordanian to launch nonstop service to Washington, D.C

21 November 2024

Royal Jordanian is launching a new nonstop route between Queen Alia International Airport, Amman, and Washington Dulles International Airport,…

Air transport

Madagascar's de Bailleul rebuilds the national trust

20 November 2024

A newly-revived Madagascar Airlines is focused on regaining confidence by achieving a reliable and profitable domestic operation, explains CEO Thierry…

Events

Gulf Air receives APEX Five Star Global Airline award

20 November 2024

Gulf Air has been awarded the APEX Five Star Global Airline award.

Air transport

Hi-Fly Marketing and Plane Talking to support African aviation

20 November 2024

Hi-Fly Marketing and Plane Talking have established an alliance to provide an expanded set of offerings to support Africa’s growing civil aviation…

Events

AJet wins first international award from APEX

19 November 2024

AJet, Türkiye’s new airline, has been recognised by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) in the prestigious APEX Passenger Choice…

Air transport

Congo Airways adds second leased Boeing 737 from KlasJet

19 November 2024

Congo Airways has added a second leased Boeing 737 aircraft for its domestic operation from KlasJet, a provider in private and corporate jet…

Air transport

Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo launch strategic partnership

19 November 2024

Qatar Airways Cargo has launched a new strategic partnership with MASkargo, the cargo airline and subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group.

Air transport

AFRAA: TAAG to take first 787-9 in February 2025

19 November 2024

TAAG Angola Airlines will begin the modernisation of its long-haul fleet in February 2025 with the arrival of its first Boeing 787-9.

Air transport

Etihad Airways welcomed 1.6 million guests during October 2024

19 November 2024

Etihad Airways has released its traffic statistics for October 2024, highlighting continued strong performance.

Air transport

Air India and Tourism Australia sign marketing agreement

19 November 2024

Tourism Australia and Air India have signed a three-year marketing agreement to sustain and drive the positive trend in Indian visitor arrivals to…

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo to operate flights between Chennai and Penang

19 November 2024

IndiGo will add direct flights between Chennai and Penang, starting December 21, 2024.

Events

Ethiopian Airlines achieves Four-Star Global Airline award

18 November 2024

Ethiopian Airlines has received Four-Star Global Airline award at the 2025 APEX Passenger Choice Awards.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways set to announce ten new destinations on November 25

18 November 2024

Etihad Airways preparing to go 'big' unveiling ten new destinations on a single day.

Airports

Etihad celebrates first anniversary of TA ops at Zayed International

18 November 2024

Etihad Airways has celebrated a year of growth and achievement at its home in Terminal A, Zayed International Airport.

Events

Bahrain International Airshow 2024

18 November 2024

Packed halls and a buzzing chalet line, marked all three days of the 2024 Bahrain International Airshow.

Air transport

Uganda Airlines seeks A320 leases in 2025

18 November 2024

Uganda Airlines is looking to lease two Airbus A320neos from June 2025.

Flight services and support

Emirates enters five-season global sponsorship with SailGP

18 November 2024

Emirates has entered a five-season global sponsorship with SailGP which will see it become the exclusive Global Airline Partner of the annual sail…

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways concludes unilateral codeshare with Virgin Australia

18 November 2024

Etihad Airways will conclude its unilateral codeshare and bilateral frequent flyer partnership with Virgin Australia effective 01 June 2025.

Events

Bahrain International Airshow 2024 - Day 3

14 November 2024

The third issue of Show Business at the Bahrain International Airshow leads with a story on Bahrain’s Amal AlBinali.

Route planning and tourism

ITA Airways to start new direct services to Tripoli

14 November 2024

ITA Airways, the Italian reference airline has launched a new direct flight between Rome Fiumicino and Tripoli Mitiga.

Business and finance

Etihad Airways sees US$ 368 million profit after tax in last year

14 November 2024

Etihad Airways’ financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2024, achieving US$ 368 million profit after tax.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo announces Puducherry as the 89th domestic destination

14 November 2024

IndiGo is adding Puducherry as the 89th domestic and 125th overall destination in the 6E network.

Events

Bahrain International Airshow 2024 - Day 2

14 November 2024

Packed halls and a buzzing chalet line marked the first day of the Bahrain International Airshow.

Air transport

Morocco’s aerospace ecosystem soars

13 November 2024

Morocco ranks among the world’s most dynamic aerospace ecosystems with a diversified supply chain. Leading aerospace groups are tapping into this…

Events

Flydubai makes its debut at the Bahrain International Airshow

13 November 2024

Flydubai is making its debut at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2024.

Air transport

Boeing: Air cargo traffic to double by 2043

13 November 2024

Boeing forecasts continued long-term growth, saying air cargo traffic will increase by an average of 4% per year through 2043.

Air transport

Emirates NBA Cup trophy touches down in New York

13 November 2024

The Emirates NBA Cup trophy touched down in New York yesterday to coincide with the start of the Emirates NBA Cup 2024.

Events

Bahrain International Airshow 2024 - Day 1

12 November 2024

In the first issue of SHOW BUSINESS at the 2024 Bahrain International Airshow, our team reports from the Manama Air Power Symposium.

Air transport

New airline hopes for Cabo Verde

12 November 2024

A new regional start-up airline is hoping to fill the aviation gap in service routes within the Cabo Verde islands.

Technology

Panasonic Avionics to provide Riyadh Air its inflight entertainment

12 November 2024

Riyadh Air has entered a partnership with Panasonic Avionics as its official partner for inflight entertainment (IFE).

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo offers new route connecting Goa and Bhopal

12 November 2024

IndiGo has launched a new direct route between Goa and Bhopal, beginning December 01, 2024.

People

Air India makes management changes after merger with Vistara

11 November 2024

Air India has made a number of management changes after the merger of Air India and Vistara scheduled for 12 November 2024. 

Route planning and tourism

Vistara inaugurates service to Patna

11 November 2024

Vistara has inaugurated a service to Patna (Bihar) with a daily flight to and from its hub, Delhi.

Events

Emirates leads the ULTRAs 2024 Awards as 'Best Airline in the World'

11 November 2024

Emirates has won ‘Best Airline in the World’ at the prestigious ULTRAs 2024 Awards. 

Route planning and tourism

Flydubai touches down in Bhairahawa, Nepal

11 November 2024

Flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, inaugurated its operations to Bhairahawa on November 9.

Air transport

Oman's Task Master

08 November 2024

Newly-appointed CEO Con Korfiatis has accepted the challenge of turning the loss-making Oman Air into profit. 

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo boost services across Northeast India

08 November 2024

IndiGo will operate maiden direct flights connecting Agartala with Dibrugarh.

Route planning and tourism

flydubai and Batik Air announce strategic interline agreement

08 November 2024

flydubai and Batik Air Malaysia have entered an interline agreement.

Route planning and tourism

Air Arabia resumes flights to Yanbu in Saudi Arabia

07 November 2024

Air Arabia has resumed its route from Sharjah to Yanbu in Saudi Arabia.

Air transport

Gulf Air marks ten years of operations to Moscow

07 November 2024

Gulf Air has celebrated the10th anniversary of services between Bahrain and Russia.

People

Saudia Cargo announces Loay Mashabi as new CEO

07 November 2024

Saudia Cargo has appointed Loay Mashabi as its new chief executive officer and managing director, effective January 1, 2025.

Air transport

Emirates reports record breaking half year results

07 November 2024

The Emirates Group has releases its ‘half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of AED 10.4 billion (US$ 2.8 billion) for the first…

Air transport

Airbus breaks new ground in Africa with milestone A350-1000 delivery

07 November 2024

Ethiopian Airlines has accepted the first of four of Airbus’s A350-1000s.

Technology

Emirates launches curated content collaboration with Spotify

06 November 2024

Now live onboard flights to 140 destinations, Emirates has launched a new collaboration with the popular audio-streaming subscription service,…

Route planning and tourism

Fly Jinnah adds new non-stop flights to Jeddah

06 November 2024

Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, is expanding its footprint in Saudi Arabia with the launch of a new direct route connecting Lahore and…

Air transport

Ethiopian to bolster its fleet

06 November 2024

Ethiopian to bolster fleet with leased types and plans 100-seater and freighter orders.

Air transport

Turkish Airlines increased passenger capacity by 5.4% in Q3 2024

06 November 2024

Turkish Airlines has continued its growth as it increased passenger capacity by 5.4% in the third quarter of 2024.

Events

Pegasus wins CAPA Global Environmental Sustainability Airline of the Year

06 November 2024

Pegasus has received the Global Environmental Sustainability Airline of the Year Award at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Asia and Sustainability…

Air transport

Air Congo set for December launch

06 November 2024

Ethiopian Airlines is supplying two Boeing 737-800s for the early December launch of new Congolese carrier Air Congo.

Air transport

Texel Air operates first extended 737-800BCF EDTO 120 flight

06 November 2024

Texel Air (Australasia), the New Zealand registered airline of Bahrain based Texel Air, has completed the world’s first EDTO 120 flight.

Airports

Hamad International Airport launches new Doha-Shenzhen route

05 November 2024

Hamad International Airport (DOH) announces the expansion of its connectivity to China with the launch of direct flights to Shenzhen, operated by…

Route planning and tourism

Emirates returns to Edinburgh with a daily service

05 November 2024

Emirates has touched down in Edinburgh for the first time since 2020. 

Air transport

Ethiopian enters new era with first A350-1000

05 November 2024

Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of the first of four 395-seat Airbus A350-1000s.

Business and finance

Jazeera Airways' sees strong performance during 2024

04 November 2024

Jazeera Airways has released what it says is a ‘strong’ set of financial results for the third quarter of 2024.

Air transport

Ethiopian Airlines commences services to Bangladesh

04 November 2024

Ethiopian Airlines has commenced new passenger service to Dhaka, Bangladesh on November 2, 2024.

Airports

Etihad Airways welcomes return of its A380 aircraft to Paris

01 November 2024

Etihad Airways today welcomed the return of its iconic A380 aircraft to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, enhancing the travel experience between the…

Aircraft interiors

IndiGo’s welcomes its tailor-made business product - IndiGoStretch

01 November 2024

IndiGo has welcomed its first IndiGoStretch aircraft - a tailor-made business product for India’s busiest and business routes.

Air transport

African airlines saw 11.9% increase in demand during September

01 November 2024

IATA has released data for September 2024 global passenger demand.

Air transport

flydubai celebrates UAE Flag Day

01 November 2024

Flydubai has celebrated UAE Flag Day marking the occasion that unites citizens of the United Arab Emirates in honour of the spirit of the nation.

Events

Turkish Airlines receives three awards from APEX

01 November 2024

Turkish Airlines has been awarded the prestigious 'World Class' award by APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) for the fourth consecutive…

Air transport

ME joins the queue as Boeing focuses on fixing production issues

01 November 2024

Boeing’s list of accidents and incidents in recent years has seen the US manufacturer coming under increasing stress. Alan Dron visited the company’s…

Route planning and tourism

Emirates ramps up operations in Africa

31 October 2024

Emirates has introduced additional flights to Entebbe, Uganda; Addis Abba in Ethiopia; and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Air transport

Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines explore enhanced working relationship

31 October 2024

Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines have signed an MoU for a potential agreement.

Air transport

Riyadh Air places order for 60 Airbus A321neo aircraft

30 October 2024

Riyadh Air has placed a firm order for 60 A321neo Family aircraft.

Airports

Global Passenger Survey reveals travellers prioritise convenience and speed

30 October 2024

IATA has released the results of its 2024 Global Passenger Survey revealing that travellers continue to prioritise convenience and speed.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways announces new flights to Al Alamein, Egypt

30 October 2024

Etihad Airways is to launch flights to Al Alamein, the gateway to Egypt’s northern coast with the Mediterranean, from July 2025.

Airports

TAAG to start gradual transfer of commercial flights to new airport

30 October 2024

TAAG Angola Airlines has announced the beginning of the gradual transfer of its commercial flights from 4 de Fevereiro International Airport to the…

Air transport

Saudi aviation sees ‘record’ growth

29 October 2024

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has released results in the Kingdom’s air traffic performance in 2024, with record growth in…

Air transport

Egyptair Cargo awards full-service ULD management agreement to Unilode

29 October 2024

Egyptair Cargo and Unilode Aviation Solutions have entered into a long-term partnership for full-service ULD management.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates returns to Adelaide with daily service

29 October 2024

Emirates has relaunched its daily service between Adelaide and Dubai, flying a Boeing 777-200LR between both cities.

Air transport

Toronto Pearson Airport welcomes Etihad Airways' first Airbus A350

29 October 2024

Toronto Pearson Airport welcomed the arrival of Etihad Airways' first Airbus A350 on Sunday, October 27, 2024.

Air transport

Etihad Cargo celebrates first anniversary of services to Osaka

29 October 2024

Etihad Cargo has marked the first anniversary of its Osaka operations.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates signs strategic MoUs with Vietnam Airlines and VietJet

29 October 2024

Emirates has signed two MoUs with Vietnam Airlines and VietJet, aimed at strengthening connectivity and offering more travel choices.

Route planning and tourism

Pune welcomes IndiGo’s first nonstop international flight to Bangkok

28 October 2024

IndiGo has will commence direct flights connecting Pune with Bangkok and Thiruvananthapuram from November 22, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Saudia launches services between Dammam and Beijing

28 October 2024

Saudia has officially launched its inaugural flight from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam to Beijing, China.

Route planning and tourism

Oman Air expands footprint with new Qantas partnership

28 October 2024

Oman Air and Qantas have launched a new loyalty programme offering.

Air transport

‘Emirates Airlines is an influential force in global air transport’

25 October 2024

Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline, has released an opinionated editorial saying how Emirates and Dubai each propel the other to greater…

Air transport

Nouvelair and Tunisair pursue expansion strategy

25 October 2024

Tunisian airlines have anticipated a surge in visitors including diaspora tourists during summer 2024. Nouvelair and Tunisair have announced ambitious…

Air transport

AirExplore set to leverage its experience in Africa

24 October 2024

As Slovakia’s premier airline AirExplore is set to add aircraft in Nigeria this winter, the airline’s CEO Martin Stulajter explains how flying in…

Air transport

fastjet Zimbabwe achieves IATA’s Operational Safety Audit registration

24 October 2024

fastjet Zimbabwe has successfully achieved the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registration.

Route planning and tourism

United expands in Africa

24 October 2024

United Airlines (United) will have the largest network in Africa in its history this winter.

Business and finance

Aviation’s ‘substantial’ contribution to Dubai’s economy revealed in report

24 October 2024

Emirates Group and Dubai Airports have released an economic impact study that reaffirms the central role aviation plays in Dubai’s economy.

Route planning and tourism

Air India and Singapore Airlines expand codeshare

23 October 2024

Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have agreed to significantly expand their codeshare agreement, adding 11 Indian cities and another 40…

Route planning and tourism

flydubai adds new service from Dubai to Bhairahawa in Nepal

23 October 2024

flydubai has announced today the launch of a new daily service to Bhairahawa Airport, also known as Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA), from 10…