News Desk DUBAI: Toshiba GULF FZE has announced the appointment of MBUZZ as a distributor of its storage solutions across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In addition, MBUZZ will also be the regional distributor for Toshiba’s range of NAS products. The demand for storage continues to be driven by the exponential growth in data being generated. Hard drives continue to …

Emirates and Condor today announced the activation of their reciprocal interline agreement which will boost connectivity for customers to 70 routes operated by both airlines across Europe, Africa, Asia, Australasia and the Middle East, with a single ticket fare and hassle-free baggage policy. The two carriers also signed a frequent flyer programme agreement enabling Emirates Skywards members to earn and …

News Desk DUBAI: EGYPTAIR customers will soon be flying to destinations around the globe aboard new Airbus A350-900s, after the airline disclosed an order for 10 aircraft at the Dubai Airshow. Once added to the fleet, the A350-900s will provide EGYPTAIR with 25% less fuel burn and, in turn, reduced emissions, while passengers enjoy the comfort of the Airbus AirSpace …

As the concept of Mobility-as-a-Service gains momentum across the world, public transport users in Pakistan are increasingly looking ahead to an interconnected, unified digital service that allows them to plan, book, and pay ahead of time for all modes of transportation, according to a study by Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments. The insights from Visa’s recently launched ‘Future …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: On November 13, 2023, during the Dubai Airshow 2023, the Latvian national airline airBaltic and the aircraft manufacturer Airbus announced a firm purchase agreement for 30 Airbus A220-300 aircraft with purchase rights for an additional 20 aircraft of the same type. With this order, airBaltic intends to operate a fleet of 100 A220-300s by 2030, making the airline the largest A220 customer in Europe, while it continues to be …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today announced a massive US$950 million investment to build a new ultra-modern engineering facility at Dubai World Central (DWC). Spread over 1 million square metres, the engineering complex will be the largest and most advanced of its kind to be operated by any airline, adding a boost to Dubai’s world-class aviation …

DOHA/DUBAI: On the first morning of Dubai Airshow 2023, Qatar Airways, the multiple award-winning airline, showcased a selection of its state-of-the-art aircraft in the presence of Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Al-Meer. The Dubai Airshow, running from 13-17 November, is one of the key air shows in the Middle East; the biennial event brings together aviation industry …

DUBAI: Flying the flag for UAE aviation, the stunning opening flypast at Dubai Airshow 2023 once again showcased the nation’s capabilities with Emirates headlining the commercial aerial formation. The iconic Emirates A380, the world’s largest commercial passenger aircraft, was first in the aerial formation, followed by the UAE’s air display team, Al Fursan flying in V formation and trailed by …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free announced the first luxury car winner in the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise at the draw held today at the Dubai Airshow site in Dubai World Central. Mr. Vivek Kumar, a 30-year-old Indian national based in Manama, Bahrain became the proud owner of a Mercedes Benz S500 (Selenite Grey) car in Finest Surprise Series …

DUBAI: The Dubai-based carrier, flydubai, and Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today flydubai’s commitment to purchase 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners as the airline diversifies its fleet with the introduction of wide-body aircraft. The signing ceremony was attended by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai; His …