DUBAI, UAE – Emirates will hire 5,000 people as it awaits the arrival of its fleet of Airbus A350s.The airline is inviting fresh graduates with internships or part-time jobs on their résumés, those with a year or so of hospitality or customer service experience, and individuals keen to embark on an...

From sports and gaming to pharmaceuticals and aviation, the Saudi Public Investment Fund's strategic initiatives are shaping a dynamic future for the the Kingdom's economy.

Lagos, Nigeria - Africa's biggest diesel and aviation fuel refinery built by the continent's richest man has started production, the company said on Saturday, calling it a "big day for Nigeria".The 650,000 barrel-per-day Dangote refinery could be a game changer when fully operational by helping end Nigeria's reliance on fuel imports.The...

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2023 global air cargo markets indicating the strongest year-on-year growth in roughly two years.This is partly due to weakness in November 2022, but also reflects a fourth consecutive month of strengthening demand for air cargo.Global demand for...

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – flynas reported record results for its performance in 2023 compared to the previous year 2022, with a historic increase in the number of passengers to over 11.1 million passengers, growing more than 28 percent.The LCC has taken delivery of 19 new aircraft during 2023, upscaling fleet...

Manama, Bahrain--The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BETA) began a roadshow in Shanghai and Guangzhou, China, involving prominent travel, tourism, aviation, and hotel sectors. The roadshow aims to promote Bahrain as a prominent tourist destination in regional and global markets, enhancing the sector's contribution to the gross domestic product in line...

ABU DHABI, UAE – Airports in the country witnessed a 15 percent increase in air traffic during the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) held at Expo City Dubai, said Director-General of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi.In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM),...

The airline ordered 40 planes each from Boeing and Airbus.

Istanbul, Turkey - Turkish Airlines said on Friday it has decided to order 355 Airbus aircraft over the coming decade as it seeks to become the world's largest carrier."It was decided to purchase 355 aircraft from Airbus," Turkish Airlines chief executive Bilal Eksi said in a social media statement."I wish good...

Abu Dhabi, UAE-- In order to speed up the energy transition there must be a fast increase in the production of green hydrogen, according to a joint report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and World Trade Organisation (WTO).The report published on December 9 provides insights into global hydrogen...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the UAE signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Brazil and Switzerland to strengthen cooperation in the field of air transportation with Brazil and Switzerland.The agreements were signed on the sidelines of the UAE delegation's participation in the fifteenth ICAO Air...

"Some 4.7 billion people are expected to travel in 2024, an historic high that exceeds the pre-pandemic level of 4.5 billion recorded in 2019," IATA said in its traditional review of industry trends as the year draws to a close.

The pact will benefit customers of both the airlines.

Dubai, UAE--ENOC Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Neste, the world's leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), in a pivotal step towards exploring the possibilities of supplying and purchasing of SAF regionally in the coming years. This ambitious goal underscores ENOC's proactive approach to fostering a...

The firms will explore starting eVTOL services in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is to buy 10 percent of London's Heathrow airport from Spanish infrastructure giant Ferrovial, whose departure from the hub leaves Qatar as its biggest shareholder. Ferrovial said it was offloading its 25 percent stake for nearly US$3 billion, with the other 15 percent going to...

Paris, France - The president of a pivotal UN climate summit defended on Saturday the large presence of industry representatives at the negotiations, saying private sector engagement was essential to curb global heating."Everyone needs to be part of this process and everyone needs to be held responsible and everyone needs to...

Dubai, UAE -- The current production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) represents less than 1 percent of the sector's demand, despite the production and usage accelerating threefold in 2023 compared to the previous year. This has led to significant investments in the field, with airlines committing to purchasing available quantities...

"Such an incredibly successful day," a SpaceX announcer said. "Even though we did have a… rapid unscheduled disassembly of both the Super Heavy Booster and the ship." The largest rocket ever built blasted off from the company's Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas shortly after 7:00 am local time.

Sharjah, UAE--The Sharjah Civil Aviation Department (SCAD) and the United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP) have signed an agreement to improve aviation safety throughout the world via capacity-building and education. The agreement was signed at the Sharjah SCAD's headquarters. Officials from both organisations, including Sharjah's Department of Civil Aviation Chairman...

"Once we've reached about 120 million (passengers a year), which is what we think our total capacity at DXB (Dubai International) is at the absolute maximum with everything optimized, we are going to need a new airport," Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths said.

Latest generation Safran Seats for new Emirates Airbus fleet part of the deal.

DUBAI, UAE – Tawazun Council announced the signing of 11 deals, worth US$1.8 billion (AED 6.9 billion), with local and international companies on the second day of the Dubai Airshow 2023.Tawazun Council is an independent government entity that works closely with the Ministry of Defense and security agencies to maximize...

Dubai, UAE - UAE's Tawazun Council, an independent government entity that works closely with the Ministry of Defense and security agencies to maximize value through acquisition systems, announced signing of nine deals worth $1.27 billion with local and international companies on day 1 of the Dubai Airshow 2023.The announcement was...

Dubai, UAE--ENOC Group will reach more than one billion gallons of jet fuel sales at the end of this year by supplying more than 153,000 commercial, military, and general aviation flights around the world.The company made the announcement on the sidelines of the 18th edition of Dubai Airshow, which is...

Emirates, the Middle East's biggest airline, made the largest purchase with its $52 billion order for 55 Boeing 777-9s, 35 777-8s and five 787 Dreamliners. The 777-9s are expected for delivery in 2025 and the 777-8s are scheduled for 2030.

38 million passengers travelled with the group's airlines in the third quarter.

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - From the start of the month of Muharram until the end of Rabi' Al-Awwal, Saudia Airlines transported 814,000 Umrah performers to and from Saudi Arabia, a 50 percent increase over last year, according to a press release issued by Saudia.Its commitment to operate during the Umrah...

The firm trims full-year forecast for deliveries of the 737.

Akbar Al Baker led the state-owned airline for over 25 years.

SHARJAH/ ABU DHABI, UAE -  Air Arabia announced the launch of a new route operating between Sharjah and Giza city in Egypt.The non-stop flights will connect Sharjah International Airport with Sphinx International Airport with a frequency of five weekly flights starting from  December 6, 2023.Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia...

ABU DHABI, UAE - Archer Aviation on Tuesday announced that it has entered into an agreement with Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) with plans to commence air taxi operations in Abu Dhabi in 2026.As part of this initiative, ADIO plans to support Archer with incentives for establishing its first international...

ABU DHABI, UAE - The United Arab Emirates, represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea to enhance their bilateral air transport relations.This MoU includes an agreement to increase the number of national carrier flights between the two countries to...

TABUK, SAUDI ARABIA - Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations - The Red Sea and Amaala - celebrated the take-off of its first seaplane flight operated by its subsidiary company, Fly Red Sea.Established as the first seaplane company in Saudi Arabia,...

The no-frills airline will buy 157 aircraft from Airbus.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A delegation led by President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej has concluded its participation in the Saudi-Brazilian International Aviation Conference held here from October 2 to 4.   Under the theme "Going Further Together", the conference saw several discussions...

Tripoli, Libya - A Rome-bound aircraft departed on Saturday from Libya's capital, restarting flights to Italy after a nearly decade-long suspension due to an EU ban, authorities in Tripoli said.The European Union in 2014 halted flights operated by Libyan airlines and banned them from entering member states' airspace, as the war-torn...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- The Airports Council International (ACI) for Asia-Pacific and the Middle East has established its first office in Riyadh.Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Saleh Al-Jasser, inaugurated the office yesterday.Al-Jasser emphasized that...

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said that national airlines in the Kingdom have issued compensations totaling US$15 million (SAR58 million) to passengers in the period 2021-2022.These compensations, according to GACA, were given primarily to deal with issues such as delays, loss of luggage, flight...

Brussels, Belgium--On Wednesday, Members of European Parliament (MEPs) approved a new law to increase the uptake of sustainable fuels, such as advanced biofuels or hydrogen, in the aviation sector.The RefuelEU aviation rules are part of the “Fit for 55 package”, the EU’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at...

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The second pilot of a helicopter that crashed off the coast of the United Arab Emirates has been found dead, authorities said Monday, days after he was declared missing.A first pilot was confirmed dead on Friday after the Bell 212 helicopter went down the night before in...

The deal is likely to support more than 30,000 jobs in the US.

The pilots of Bell 212 helicopter -- an Egyptian and a South African -- had been on a training flight for AeroGulf, the UAE's leading commercial helicopter operator. AeroGulf was founded in 1976 to provide services to the oil and gas industry, before expanding its services to other sectors.

KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT - Kuwait's Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) expected that the total passenger traffic to and from Kuwait International Airport in 2023 to reach 15.5 million, compared to 14.46 passengers last year.Director of air transports at DGCA Abdullah Al-Rajhi said in a press statement on Sunday that...

The company’s turnover during the second quarter was $380m.

The company posted a 15% increase in revenue to $670 million.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - SAUDIA, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, announced the expansion of its fleet with the addition of new aircraft type, Airbus A321neo under the slogan “A neo-way of flying.” The airline aims to add 20 more A321neo aircrafts to its fleet by 2026.The A321neo aircraft...

The number of domestic, international flights will rise.

Doha, Qatar--Qatar has been elected to be the chairperson of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)'s Technical Cooperation Committee (TCC).Representatives of ICAO council member states elected Qatar's candidate and Permanent Representative in the Council Essa Abdullah Al Malki as the chairperson of the ICAO Technical Cooperation Committee, during the ICAO...

PARIS, FRANCE - European airlines have been hit by a consumer complaint filed with the EU's executive arm accusing the 17 companies of greenwashing, the practice of making misleading climate-related claims.The European Consumer Organization, or BEUC, said Thursday the claims made by the airlines breach EU rules on unfair commercial practices.The...