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 …

Come this weekend, Dubai will play host to the cream of international musical and cultural talent, with the Dubai Opera Ball on November 18th kicking off Dubai Opera’s Classical Season 2023 in spectacular fashion. Presented by event organisers M Premiere and Mundus Gala, in association with the illustrious Dresden Opera Ball, the November 18th raises the bar for the city’s …

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 …

By Muhammad Rafiq ABU DHABI/DUBAI: Etihad Airways is celebrating 20 years of flying as it participates at Dubai Airshow this week. The UAE’s national airline is showcasing its newest Boeing 787-9 which is one of four new Dreamliners to join the fleet, following the arrival of a new 787-10 in October. The new aircraft will fuel Etihad’s ambitious growth plans …

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 …