United Arab Emirates
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
Abu Dhabi Yas Island for MSFS released
iniBuilds has released Abu Dhabi Yas Island for Microsoft Flight Simulator for free.
UAE’s EDGE signs engine agreement with Brazilian developer
The UAE’s advanced military technology and defence group, EDGE, signed a strategic agreement with Turbomachine, one of Brazil’s foremost turbine engine developers, on August 11
RIAT 23: Saab eyes GlobalEye success in South Korea, France and NATO AEW&C bids
Having facilitated the debut appearance of its GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) from July 14-16, Saab shared its hope for export success for the swing-role platform in its ongoing bids with South Korea and NATO, while eyeing France as a prospective customer when it decides to part ways with its E-3F Sentry fleet
Emirates is bringing even more A380s to Gatwick
The UAE-based carrier has boosted A380 services to the British capital ahead of the holiday rush. Find out more here…
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.
More Boeing 777s inbound to Emirates
It’s been revealed today (November 8) that the Dubai-based carrier is set to acquire even more Boeing 777s in the coming years. Find out the exact details here…
United Airlines reveals MAJOR new Gulf route
Following a “historic commercial agreement”, the American carrier plans to launch a new long-haul link to the Middle East…
IN PICTURES: Emirates' fleet through the ages
While Emirates is known today for its all-widebody roster of Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s, this wasn’t always the case. We delve into the archives to celebrate some of the now-retired models which helped shape the Dubai-based carrier.
Sitting down with Emirates Airline president Sir Tim Clark
As Emirates president Sir Tim Clark prepares to retire from his full-time role, he sits down with Andreas Spaeth to reflect on a fascinating 50 years in the airline business.