Air transport

Air transport

IATA: Safety is the top priority for air transport

16 April 2025

IATA has emphasised the vital role of air cargo in maintaining global supply chain resilience.

Air transport

Emirates SkyCargo expands freighter network to Narita International Airport

16 April 2025

Emirates SkyCargo has deployed a dedicated weekly freighter to Narita International Airport, increasing its network of destinations served by Emirates…

Air transport

IATA highlights aviation’s substantial economic impact in the UAE

16 April 2025

IATA has released a study quantifying the substantial value that aviation (including aviation-related tourism) generated for the UAE in terms of jobs…

Air transport

Emirates SkyCargo and Teleport to strengthen trade

16 April 2025

Emirates SkyCargo has signed an MoU with Teleport, AirAsia’s cargo partner.

Air transport

Etihad Cargo expands its flights to and from China

14 April 2025

Etihad Cargo has expanded its capacity to meet increasing customer demand in Greater China.

Airports

IndiGo shifts operations from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 at IGI Airport

14 April 2025

IndiGo has announced that effective 15 April 2025, all its flights arriving to and departing from Terminal 2 will operate to/from Terminal 1.

Air transport

Etihad Airways receives its sixth A350 to its fleet

14 April 2025

Etihad Airways has welcomed its sixth A350 to its growing fleet.

Air transport

BBN Airlines Indonesia enters ACMI partnership with US-Bangla Airlines

11 April 2025

BBN Airlines Indonesia has signed wet-lease agreement with US-Bangla Airlines, one of the largest carriers in Bangladesh.

Air transport

SolitAir secures AOC in the United Arab Emirates

10 April 2025

Dubai World Central-headquartered air cargo operator SolitAir has officially received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the General Civil…

Route planning and tourism

Saudi Arabia to showcase record tourism growth at ATM 2025

10 April 2025

Saudi Arabia welcomed 30 million international visitors in 2024, representing a 9.5 percent increase from the previous year.

Aircraft interiors

Emirates introduces newly retrofitted A380s to Manchester and Milan

10 April 2025

Emirates will be introducing its newest Airbus A380s fitted with its latest cabins, including Premium Economy, to Manchester and Milan.

Route planning and tourism

Qatar Airways to increase Manchester service as demand grows

09 April 2025

Qatar Airways will be launching three additional flights to Manchester, UK, from 4 June 2025.

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian Airlines prepares to launch services to Sharjah

08 April 2025

Ethiopian Airlines will launch a new passenger flight service to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, effective June 1, 2025.  

Route planning and tourism

Turkish Airlines launches services to Ohrid, North Macedonia

08 April 2025

Turkish Airlines has added Ohrid, one of the North Macedonia’s key tourism destinations, to its flight network.

Air transport

GACA grants Riyadh Air operational license

07 April 2025

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has officially granted an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) to Riyadh Air, authorising the airline to…

Air transport

AviLease signs agreement with Turkish Airlines for eight Airbus A320neos

07 April 2025

AviLease has signed strategic agreements with Turkish Airlines for long-term leases of eight Airbus A320neo aircraft.

Air transport

Abu Dhabi’s goal to become a pharmaceutical distribution hub

07 April 2025

Etihad Cargo will attend LogiPharma 2025, taking place from 8–10 April, Centre de Congrès de Lyon, France.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo commences direct flights from Mumbai and Bengaluru to Krabi

03 April 2025

IndiGo has added Krabi, Thailand, as its third destination in Thailand- joining Bangkok and Phuket.

Technology

Riyadh Air opts for Viasat as its connectivity provider on its Dreamliner

03 April 2025

Riyadh Air has selected Viasat as its connectivity provider to its Dreamliner aircraft.

Route planning and tourism

Discover Airlines launches services to Windhoek

03 April 2025

Discover Airlines launched its second long-haul route from Munich on April 1.

Air transport

Indian travellers can benefit from UAE-India air services liberalisation

02 April 2025

A well-planned expansion of India–UAE air services will drive economic growth, create jobs, boost trade and tourism, and strengthen bilateral ties,…

Business aviation

Turkish Aerospace and Embraer to explore E2 production opportunities

02 April 2025

Turkish Aerospace and Embraer have signed an MoU to explore potential industrial cooperation in Türkiye.

Route planning and tourism

Saudia launches its seasonal flights from Jeddah to Vienna

01 April 2025

Saudia has launched a seasonal flight service from Jeddah to Vienna, the capital of Austria.

Air transport

Middle Eastern cargo carriers saw decrease in demand growth in February

31 March 2025

IATA has released data for February 2025 global air cargo markets showing Middle Eastern carriers saw an 11.9% year-on-year decrease in demand growth…

Route planning and tourism

Flydubai resumes direct flights to Pisa

31 March 2025

Flydubai has resumed direct flights between Pisa and Dubai. Flights from Terminal 3, Dubai International will operate three times a week to Pisa…

Route planning and tourism

Gulf Air celebrates inaugural flight to London Gatwick

31 March 2025

Gulf Air has celebrated the inaugural flight of its new direct route from Bahrain International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.

Air transport

Qatar Airways Group and Virgin Australia get the green light

28 March 2025

Qatar Airways Group and Virgin Australia have received final go-ahead from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for the airlines’…

Route planning and tourism

Emirates resumes second daily flight to Beirut from 1 April

28 March 2025

Emirates will reinstate its second daily flight between Dubai and Beirut starting 1 April 2025.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates celebrates 25 years of flying to Sydney

26 March 2025

Emirates is marking 25 years of flying to Sydney having launched its service to Sydney in March 2000 with four weekly flights via Singapore.

Air transport

Airbus A320PF freighters find home at Vaayu Group

26 March 2025

A new cargo operator has started services from Ras Al Khaimah, using the first examples of the Airbus A320P2F freighter conversions.

Route planning and tourism

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

25 March 2025

Royal Jordanian (RJ) has inaugurated its first, regular nonstop service to Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C.

Route planning and tourism

India’s outbound tourism market is projected to reach USD55bn by 2034

25 March 2025

India’s tourism industry is experiencing notable growth, fuelled by rising disposable incomes, a widening middle class and improved global…

Route planning and tourism

Emirates expands retrofitted Boeing 777 services to eight more cities

25 March 2025

Emirates will introduce Boeing 777s with upgraded cabins to eight more destinations on its route network.

Air transport

Emirates boosts flight schedule ahead of Eid Al Fitr

24 March 2025

Emirates is gearing up for a busy travel period for Eid Al Fitr by deploying an additional 17 flights to destinations in the Middle East/GCC from 26…

Air transport

FedEx adds 10 ATR 72-600F to its feeder fleet

21 March 2025

ATR has signed a major contract with FedEx Corp for the acquisition of 10 ATR 72-600F.

Air transport

Air India and Air New Zealand sign connectivity MoU

21 March 2025

Air India and Star Alliance partners Air New Zealand have signed an MoU with the objective of boosting air connectivity between India and New…

Route planning and tourism

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi adds new routes in Middle East and Central Asia

20 March 2025

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is launching new routes within the Middle East and Central Asia.

Technology

Qatar Airways Cargo to revolutionise Semiconductor Transport

20 March 2025

Qatar Airways Cargo has unveiled its latest product innovation – TechLift.

Route planning and tourism

Uganda Airlines gears up to launch services to the UK

20 March 2025

Uganda Airlines is preparing to launch direct flights between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick Airport.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo bridges the gap between Lucknow and Srinagar

20 March 2025

IndiGo will launch direct connectivity between Lucknow and Srinagar, starting March 30, 2025.

Airports

Emirates expects busy travel during Eid Al Fitr holiday

20 March 2025

Emirates said it anticipates ‘busy’ weekends ahead of and during the Eid Al Fitr holiday with heavy traveller volumes departing from and arriving to…

Air transport

Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad launch strategic joint venture

20 March 2025

Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airways have joined forces in a joint venture that will transform connectivity between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.…

Route planning and tourism

FlyAngola launches services to Namibia, Benguela, Cabinda and Luanda

20 March 2025

FlyAngola is further expanding its African and domestic network with new flights to Namibia, Benguela, Cabinda and Luanda.

Air transport

Carrying on in a sea of troubles

19 March 2025

The continuing strife in the Middle East formed an inevitable backdrop to the annual meeting of the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) in Jordan.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates unveils seven more destinations in A350 network expansion

19 March 2025

Emirates has revealed the next seven cities to be served by its A350.

Air transport

AviLease delivers three A320neo aircraft to SDH Wings

19 March 2025

Global aircraft lessor AviLease, a PIF Company, has delivered three Airbus A320neo aircraft to SDH Wings International Leasing.

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian Airlines to launch new passenger service to Hanoi

19 March 2025

Ethiopian Airlines will commence four weekly passenger service to Hanoi, Vietnam, starting from 10 July 2025.

Aircraft interiors

Air India's first retrofitted A320neo VT-EXN enters into service

18 March 2025

Air India has welcomed its first retrofitted narrowbody aircraft, VT-EXN (A320neo aircraft), back into operations.

Route planning and tourism

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches new direct flights to Yerevan

18 March 2025

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has expanded its network with the launch of a new service between Zayed International Airport and Yerevan’s Zvartnots…

Route planning and tourism

SalamAir commences its expansion in East Africa

17 March 2025

SalamAir today operated its inaugural flight from Muscat to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.

Air transport

Emirates to roll out upgraded Boeing 777s on all three flights to Riyadh

17 March 2025

Emirates plans to introduce newly retrofitted Boeing 777s on its second and third daily flights between Dubai and Riyadh starting from 30 March and 7…

Business and finance

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise to acquire 17 aircraft for US$1.0 Billion

14 March 2025

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has recently signed agreements with multiple counterparties to acquire 17 aircraft for an aggregate consideration of…

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways launches flights to Medan, Indonesia

14 March 2025

Etihad Airways is set to fly three times a week to Medan, the gateway to Northern Sumatra, from October 2, 2025.

Air transport

Riyadh Air delegation to visit key market of India to explore partnerships

13 March 2025

Riyadh Air CEO, Tony Douglas, is leading a delegation to India for a series of discussions that will explore potential partnerships in a key market…

Business and finance

Zela Aviation to support ACMI leasing with XEJet Nigeria

12 March 2025

Zela Aviation has entered a strategic partnership with Nigerian airline XEJet, having been mandated to promote the availability of its Embraer E145…

Air transport

Dawn of a new Jazeera?

12 March 2025

As Kuwaiti low-cost-carrier Jazeera Airways marks its 20th anniversary in 2025, it has major expansion plans.

Route planning and tourism

Royal Jordanian expands in India

12 March 2025

Royal Jordanian (RJ) will start four weekly flights Queen Alia International Airport to Mumbai and Delhi using Airbus A320neos.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways welcomed 1.6 million passengers in February 2025

12 March 2025

Etihad Airways has released its traffic statistics for February 2025, maintaining continued strong performance.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo launches direct flights between Bengaluru and Krabi

12 March 2025

IndiGo will strengthen its presence in Thailand with the launch of its direct flight between Bengaluru and Krabi - effective March 30, 2025.

Air transport

Air Charter Service appoints new head of time critical services

11 March 2025

Aviation specialist, Air Charter Service, has announced that Andreas Spies has become the new CEO of the company’s time critical services in EMEA and…

Events

Aviation India 2025 announces supporting Association partners of India

11 March 2025

Times Aerospace Events will host the second Aviation India and South Asia Summit and Exhibition from 29-30 October 2025 at the JW Marriott, Aero City,…

Air transport

SolitAir appoints GAC India as Cargo Sales Agent for India

11 March 2025

Dubai-based air cargo carrier SolitAir has appointed GAC Shipping (India) Private Limited as its cargo sales agent (CSA) in India, strengthening its…

Route planning and tourism

Qatar Airways launches additional flights to global destinations

10 March 2025

Qatar Airways is enhancing global connectivity with additional flights to key destinations around the world.

Air transport

Magma and Intradco transport endurance horses to AlFursan Endurance Cup

10 March 2025

Magma Aviation and Intradco Global, a horse transportation air charter specialist, have successfully transported 34 endurance horses from Liège…

Air transport

Air India marks International Women’s Day with flights managed by women

10 March 2025

Air India group marked the International Women’s Day on March 8 with multiple all-women managed flights.

Air transport

Oman Air ranks second in MENA for On-Time Performance in 2024

10 March 2025

Oman Air has been recognised as the second most punctual airline in the Middle East and Africa Region for 2024 and the top in the Middle East.

Air transport

Mixed fortunes for the Middle East despite rising profits

07 March 2025

While Middle East airlines are set to increase profitability in 2025 and stand out as generating the highest profit per passenger within the industry,…

Aircraft interiors

Emirates introduces retrofitted Boeing 777s to Seoul and London Stansted

07 March 2025

Emirates will expand the list of cities served by its refurbished Boeing 777 to Seoul, South Korea starting 14 April and London Stansted in the UK…

Events

Emirates signs 11 strategic agreements during ITB Berlin 2025

06 March 2025

Emirates concluded a successful ITB Berlin 2025 on March 6,  signing 11 strategic agreements during the event.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo connects to Europe with two new routes

06 March 2025

IndiGo is adding its first-ever long-haul destinations - Manchester and Amsterdam.

Air transport

Insights into air cargo trends, challenges, and growth in Africa

06 March 2025

The African air cargo industry is steadily expanding its capability by gathering more investments to improve its effectiveness. CEO of Magma Aviation,…

Air transport

Emirates and Costa Cruises extend strategic partnership through 2027

06 March 2025

Emirates and Costa Cruises have renewed their partnership through 2027, with the aim of positioning Dubai as a major global cruise hub.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates and Malta Tourism Authority forge strategic partnership

05 March 2025

Emirates has signed an MoU with the Malta Tourism Authority to bolster inbound tourism through collaborative marketing efforts.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo launches direct flights from Mumbai to Krabi

05 March 2025

IndiGo will commence direct services between Mumbai and Krabi, effective March 23, 2025.

Business and finance

Turkish Airlines reports US$2.4 billion profit for 2024

05 March 2025

Turkish Airlines made US$2.4 billion profit in 2024 in what the airline said was a ‘challenging’ aviation industry hit by geopolitical and global…

Route planning and tourism

Turkish Airlines to launch flights to Phnom Penh

04 March 2025

Turkish Airlines will commence flights from Istanbul to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, on December 10, 2025.

Technology

SolitAir selects TrustFlight’s Centrik 5 to enhance operational efficiency

04 March 2025

SolitAir, the UAE’s dedicated cargo-agnostic airline, has selected TrustFlight’s Safety, Quality, and Risk Management platform, Centrik 5.

Sustainability

RAM and Vivo Energy launch first Morocco-Europe flight with SAF

04 March 2025

Vivo Energy Morocco and Royal Air Maroc (RAM) have launched the first flight connecting Morocco and Europe with sustainable fuel.

Air transport

Royal Air Maroc boosts cargo links with Beijing

03 March 2025

Royal Air Maroc will serve three direct flights per week between Casablanca, and Beijing, starting 20th January 2025.

Route planning and tourism

FlyDubai adds three new destinations in Iran

03 March 2025

FlyDubai has launched three new destinations in Iran, this includes the start of flights to Bushehr and Tabriz from 13 March and Qeshm from 14…

Air transport

Air India expands codeshare with Japan’s ANA

03 March 2025

Beginning 31 March 2025, Air India will operate its fourth weekly flights from Delhi to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND).

Route planning and tourism

Emirates introduces three new Asian destinations

03 March 2025

Emirates is set to further strengthen its presence across Asia with the launch of daily non-stop flights between Dubai and Shenzhen from 1 July 2025.…

Air transport

Etihad Airways and Air Europa set to expand strategic partnership

03 March 2025

Etihad Airways and Spanish-based carrier Air Europa are set to work towards a strategic partnership.

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian Airlines to commence new flight service to Porto

03 March 2025

Ethiopian Airlines launched a new passenger flight service to Porto, Portugal, effective July 2, 2025.

People

South African Airways confirms John Lamola as its CEO

28 February 2025

The South African Airways (SAA) Board has appointed Professor John M. Lamola as its group chief executive officer following approval by the Minister…

Events

Flydubai receives two awards at the Aviation Achievement Awards

28 February 2025

FlyDubai has been named “Airline of the Year” for the second time at the Aviation Achievement Awards 2025.

Events

IndiGo recognised as World's Youngest Aircraft Fleet 2025 by ch-aviation

28 February 2025

IndiGo has been awarded the title of ‘World’s Youngest Aircraft Fleet 2025’ by ch-aviation in the category of airlines operating 100+ aircraft.

Air transport

Ethiopian's breath of fresh Airbus

28 February 2025

Ethiopian Airlines took delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 in Toulouse in early November heralding a new chapter in the carrier’s growth story.

Air transport

IATA: Passenger demand growth accelerates to 10% in January

28 February 2025

IATA has released data for January 2025 global passenger demand with Willie Walsh, IATA’s director general, saying it is important for regulators to…

Technology

Riyadh Air and IBM sign agreement to build AI-driven enterprise

27 February 2025

Riyadh Air will integrate watsonx, IBM’s portfolio of AI products, and IBM Consulting AI solutions to establish an enterprise-wide AI capability to…

Route planning and tourism

Turkish Airlines Holidays expands globally

27 February 2025

Turkish Airlines has launched its comprehensive package holiday brand globally.

Air transport

Qatar Airways Group and Virgin Australia enter partnership

27 February 2025

The Australian Government has approved Qatar Airways Group’s minority 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia.

Air transport

IATA releases its 2024 Annual Safety Report

26 February 2025

IATA has released its 2024 Annual Safety Report showing a year of strong overall performance.

Air transport

IndiGo signs firm damp lease agreement for three wide-body aircraft

26 February 2025

IndiGo has entered a firm agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways for Damp lease of three Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

Route planning and tourism

African tourism is on the rise

26 February 2025

According to a report by the United Nations Tourism (UNWTO), Africa welcomed approximately 74 million visitors last year, surpassing the figures from…

Technology

SITA report reveals how aviation industry is doubling down on cybersecurity

26 February 2025

SITA’s latest Air Transport IT Insights report reveals growing focus on cybersecurity, biometrics, and sustainability to future-proof air travel.