Boeing readies for competition with China’s first passenger plane
Singapore, Singapore - Boeing said Wednesday it was preparing to compete with China's first domestically produced passenger plane, which was showcased...
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Saudi GACA issues air carrier, airport classifications for December 2023
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) issued its monthly classification index for air transport service...
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Dubai airport arrivals double in 2022 as more Russians pour in
The UAE has maintained a neutral stance towards Russia's war in Ukraine, which is nearing its one-year anniversary. The Gulf...
- The airport "welcomed a total of 66,069,981 passengers during 2022", representing year-on-year growth of 127 percent.
- In 2021, around 29.1 million passengers passed through Dubai, and the authorities had expected 57 million visitors for the year 2022.
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Air Arabia 2022 net profit $326m
FY'22 turnover rose to $1.4 billion, up 65 percent YoY.
- The average seat load factor – or passengers carried as a percentage of available seats – for the full year stood at a high 80 percent.
- Air Arabia’s Board of Directors proposed a dividend distribution of 15 percent of share capital, which is equivalent to 15 fils per share.
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Flybe stops trading, cancels flights
Earlier it was a leader in the UK domestic flights sector.
- "We are sad to announce that Flybe has been placed into administration," the airline tweeted.
- The UK Civil Aviation Authority advised passengers booked with Flybe not to go to the airport.
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Boeing posts Q4 loss of US$634m
Firm confirmed its 2023 outlook amid strong aviation demand.
- Boeing said its commercial plane business was dented by "abnormal costs".
- It said "labor instability and supply chain disruption" weighed on its defense, space and security unit.
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Iraq finalizes fresh air deals with Gulf countries
BAGHDAD, IRAQÂ - The Civil Aviation Authority announced the work to conclude new air agreements with the Gulf states. A spokesman...
- A spokesman for the Civil Aviation Authority said We have agreements with all Gulf countries and all Gulf national carriers that land in Iraqi airports
- He added that in the future, there may be air agreements with Kuwait as well.
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Flynas passenger growth 91% in 2022
The airline launched 16 new destinations and 30 new routes.
- It reported an increase of 91 percent in its passengers to 8.7 million.
- The firm's flights expanded by 45 percent to 66,000 and seat capacity by 46 percent.
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Etihad Cargo to operate three more weekly flights to US from Apr 24
Etihad Cargo currently operates 11 flights per week to John F. Kennedy International Airport, which will increase to 14 weekly...
- The additional flights will bring Etihad Cargo’s total cargo capacity to over 600 tons out of the US per week.
- The flights will be operated with both Airbus A350 and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft with significantly less fuel consumption.
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AirAsia branch in Cambodia soon
Venture would start with two aircraft and expand to 15.
- The latest move to reorganize the Malaysia-based firm's network comes after setbacks in recent years.
- The firm's future airlines would also be based in Southeast Asia as it was a familiar region.
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Abu Dhabi Airports, Bombardier to create aircraft hub in UAE
This represents Bombardier’s first full-service facility in UAE.
- The development of the new Bombardier MRO at Abu Dhabi International Airport is one of several key investments Abu Dhabi Airports is supporting.
- This represents Bombardier’s first full-service facility in the UAE and builds on its long-term commitment to their customers in this critical market.
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SAS reports deeper losses
The airline's net losses amounted to more than $117 million.
- Net losses amounted to more than 1.2 billion Swedish kronor ($117 million) in the August-October period
- The airline, however, saw the "highest number" of passengers since the beginning of the Covid pandemic
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Lufthansa Q3 profit $1.3bn
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Dubai Airshow 2023 to see 1,400 exhibitors from 95 countries
DUBAI, UAE – The biggest edition of the Dubai Airshow, a significant global event for the aerospace, space and defense...
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Lufthansa Q3 profit $1.3bn
38 million passengers travelled with the group's airlines in the third quarter.
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Saudi civil aviation authority announces economic policy of sector
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced the economic policy of the civil aviation...
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Air passengers with disabilities need special assistance
"However, the actual needs of the traveler might differ. They might simply need help navigating crowded airports, have difficulty with...
- Linda Ristagno, IATA’s Assistant Director for External Affairs, emphasizes the need for tailored special assistance
- 80% satisfaction rate among passengers using special assistance, according to IATA's 2023 Global Passenger Survey
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Boeing posts Q3 loss
The firm trims full-year forecast for deliveries of the 737.
- The US aviation giant, which has struggled with manufacturing and quality control issues in recent years, reported a third-quarter loss of $1.6 billion
- The latest issue with the 737 is the result of misshapen holes drilled in a part of the fuselage that helps maintain plane pressure.
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Lebanon national carrier halves flights amid fears of Israel war
BEIRUT, LEBANON -  Lebanon's national carrier on Friday said it was cutting more than half of its flights as tensions along...
- Only eight of the Middle East Airlines company’s 22 planes would operate as of next week, with the rest of the fleet relocated to other airports.
- Other airlines, including Swiss International Air Lines and Germany's Lufthansa have already temporarily suspended Beirut flights,