Flydubai
Dreamliners broaden flydubai’s horizon
Flydubai surprised many people by ordering 30 Boeing 787 widebodies at the Dubai Airshow in November 2023. It marks a new chapter for the airline, as Richard Schuurman details in the March 2024 issue of Aviation News
European expansion for flydubai
Low-cost Emirati carrier flydubai is expanding its network further into Europe with the launch of four new routes. From August, the carrier will become the first UAE airline to operate services to EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, serving the border region of France, Germany and Switzerland.
How airlines and airports are getting ready for the 2022 FIFA World Cup
As Qatar prepares to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, we examine how airlines and airports are getting ready for an unprecedented spike in passenger demand.
Recent UK planespotting highlights!
We present a selection of images of visiting aircraft from airports around the UK. For the most part they’re commercial jets, but almost all of them are unusual types, wearing new or unique liveries, or first visits by an airline or airliner to a particular airport.
How the UAE has become a budget battleground
Budget airline rivalry is hotting up under the desert sun. Richard Schuurman asks three executives of key United Arab Emirates carriers just how far their low-cost sector can grow
Flydubai expands summer schedule with two new routes
Flights to the Greek islands will begin in June, with plans to add Naples and Salzburg from July
DXB shows positive signs of recovery
Passenger figures through the fourth quarter were higher than expected, paving the way for a better year