DUBAI: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Ruler of Dubai visited Emirates on the first day of the 2023 Dubai Air Show. His highness was welcomed by Adel Al Redha, Chief Operating Officer, Emirates who gave an overview of the latest in the airline’s employee experience which uses extended reality to train new joiners. Starting …

ABU DHABI/DUBAI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, celebrated its 20th anniversary last night with a dazzling illumination of the iconic Burj Khalifa in Dubai featuring a spectacular light and sound show to celebrate the airline’s history and ambitions. The special moment marked the 20th anniversary of Etihad’s first commercial flight to Beirut in 2003, signifying two decades …

Serco, a leading provider of essential services, has been awarded an eight-year contract to deliver aviation fire rescue and paramedical services at Red Sea International Airport in Saudi Arabia. The contract, valued at SAR 157m, was awarded by daa International who are the airport operators for Red Sea International Airport. Serco will support the Red Sea International Airport, a new …

Sport Desk DUBAI: As the Dubai Fitness Challenge entered its second week, 190 Dubai Duty Free and The Irish Village employees turned out for the 5km Fun Run on Sunday morning, 5th November at the Dubai Design District. The fun run was held on the walking path by the waterfront of the Dubai Design District Marine Transport Station, with Yousef …

DUBAI: Thales’ AVANT Up was also selected by Emirates in 2022 for their new A350 fleet to bring an unmatched quality of experience to customers. AVANT Up’s Optiq 4K QLED HDR screens deliver superior cinematic viewing experience every time. To enrich customer engagement, Emirates has chosen several AVANT Up digital services. Passengers will enjoy new personalization features with curated recommendations; …

DUBAI: Italy, a global key player in the aviation and aerospace industry, is gearing up to exhibit its cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions at the prestigious Dubai Airshow 2023. The event, one of the world’s most significant gatherings for the aviation, space exploration, and defense sectors, will serve as a platform for Italy to showcase its unwavering commitment to industry …

Held under the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show (DSS) celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The milestone is a testament to the remarkable achievements made …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates will showcase its full family of aircraft consisting of the airline’s latest retrofitted A380, game-changer Boeing 777-300ER , Diamond DA42-VI and Cirrus SR 22 training aircraft used by the Emirates Flight Training Academy. The Embraer Phenom 100 charter jet will also be on display.  Both Emirates B777-300ER and A380 aircraft will have the airline’s newest signature livery. …

Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, has announced an increase in its flight frequency on three key routes within its network. Starting from November 15, 2023, the airline will offer daily flights between Karachi and Quetta, Quetta and Islamabad, in addition to thrice daily flights between Karachi and Lahore. This expansion demonstrates Fly Jinnah’s unwavering commitment to its customers, focusing on …

DUBAI: Dubai Airports, operator of the world’s biggest international hub, is establishing the first-ever Dubai Airports Youth Council (DAYC) Chalet at the upcoming Dubai Airshow 2023. The pioneering initiative is driven by its vision to guide and nurture young talent to become the next generation of aviation leaders. Aligning with the UAE government’s bold vision for youth empowerment, the DAYC Chalet …