News Desk DUBAI: flydubai announced, at a press conference held during the Dubai Airshow, its plans for a purpose-built USD 190 million MRO facility in Dubai South by 2026. The signing ceremony with the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) was attended by His Excellency Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South; Tahnoon Saif, …

SHARJAH: Leading Aerospace conglomerate Sky One is pleased to announce exciting milestones in its journey of expansion and excellence. The company has in principle (subject to agreeing final terms) signed MOUs to acquire a stake in Libyan Airline Fly Oya, a crucial connection between Libya and the outside world and Uplift Airport Services, a prominent independent Ground Handling Company based …

News Desk DUBAI: A Swiss national was announced as the latest US$1 million winner in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire at the draw held today at the Dubai Airshow site in Dubai World Central. Mr. Hugo Truetsch, a 65-year-old Swiss national based in Zug, Switzerland became the latest US$1 million winner in Millennium Millionaire Series 440 with ticket number …

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has today announced a series of contracts awarded to Safran, worth over US$1.2 billion combined. This includes a US $1 billion deal* for the latest generation Safran Seats for Emirates’ new fleet of Airbus A350, Boeing 777X-9 and existing Boeing 777-300 aircraft. The agreement includes Business, Premium Economy and Economy class seats for the …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national airline, has outlined its future growth plans at this week’s Dubai Airshow. In a keynote interview this morning, Etihad’s CEO Antonoaldo Neves took to the airshow’s main stage to discuss the airline’s ambitious growth plan for the next seven years, Journey 2030. This strategy, supported by the airline’s shareholder, ADQ, signifies a pivotal …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Aeroflot has resumed regular flights from Sheremetyevo Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, a spokesperson for the company confirmed, from the Dubai Air Show this week. Four weekly flights will be operated on narrow-body Boeing 737-800 to the UAE’s capital. The airline will operate from Abu Dhabi International Airport’s new Terminal A with its passengers among …

News Desk DUBAI: A Pakistani national based in Ajman was announced as the latest winner of a luxury vehicle in the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise draw held today at the Dubai Airshow site at Dubai World Central. Mr. Muhammad Yousuf, a 40-year-old Pakistani national became the proud owner of a BMW 740i M Sport (Black Sapphire Metallic) car, in …

News Desk DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, and CFM International today announced a multi-year services agreement to cover 222 LEAP-1B engines for the airline’s fleet of Boeing 737-8/-9 (in service and on order). The agreement also covers spare engines. flydubai currently operates an efficient fleet-type of 80 Boeing 737 aircraft and includes: 30 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800, 47 Boeing 737 MAX …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Premier Inn Middle East will kick off its Purple Sale on 16 November with hotel rooms available from just AED 99++ per night. With prices slashed for Black Friday on hundreds of rooms at Premier Inn Hotels throughout the UAE and Qatar – and children staying and eating breakfast for free – it is the perfect …

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 …