Landmark initiatives include world-first sustainability showcase, supply of SAF for participating aircraft, sustainability conference and exciting new partnerships Web Desk DUBAI: Dubai Airshow 2025 will inspire a new chapter in sustainable aerospace, uniting the global industry to deliver real-world solutions for a net-zero future. With sustainability a defining theme, this year’s edition aims to accelerate sustainable innovation technologies within aerospace …

News Desk DUBAI: There’s something new on the grill at Nando’s UAE, and it’s set to turn up the flavour. The brand has unveiled its all-new Saucy Wings, available in two bold flavours, Honey & Soy and Spicy Brown Sugar, bringing a fresh twist and a little extra fun to Nando’s flame-grilled classics. Launching alongside is Bottomless Wing Tuesdays, a new midweek ritual that …

By Rafiq Vayani GENEVA: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2025 Wings of Change Europe (WOCE) conference will focus on bringing aviation’s core issues of competitiveness and sustainability to the center of European policymaking. WOCE will take place on 18-19 November in Brussels, Belgium, hosted by Brussels Airlines. “This year, Wings of Change Europe moves to the heart of European policymaking. …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Forty years ago, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, launched its first flight, EK600, on the route to Karachi. To commemorate the milestone Emirates today showcased its retrofitted B777, featuring Premium Economy cabins, at Jinnah International Airport. The special preview, held on the eve of the airline’s 40th anniversary, provided VIPs and stakeholders from the aviation and …

DUBAI: Expo City Dubai has been awarded global “rising star” free zone for 2025 by fDi Intelligence, a leading Financial Times publication, cementing the citys position as a thriving business hub and reflecting its world-class connectivity, innovation-driven ecosystem and commitment to sustainability. The accolade, part of the fDis 2025 Global Free Zones of the Year Awards, highlights Expo City Dubai …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has been awarded the prestigious Gold Tier recognition in New York JFK Airport’s 2024 Fly Quiet Programme, the only airline to achieve this distinction. Emirates’ score of 92.9[1] significantly outpaced other carriers flying into the airport and taking part in the programme. The Fly Quiet Programme, developed by the Port Authority of New York and New …

News Desk DUBAI: Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world, is further strengthening its footprint in the United Arab Emirates with the introduction of two daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul. Starting 26 October 2025, the airline will increase its frequency from ten to fourteen weekly flights, offering its guests greater …

News Desk MUSCAT: In a significant step toward strengthening Oman’s aviation maintenance capabilities and enhancing In-Country Value (ICV), SalamAir has signed a 10-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mach Aerospace International (MAI) to provide aircraft wheels and  brakes maintenance services in the Sultanate of Oman. Under the terms of the agreement, SalamAir will provide MAI with a complete set of …

Web Desk KARACHI: Yango Ride, part of the global tech company Yango Group, has introduced an all new option for its partner drivers called Flex. The Flex option is designed specially for individuals that want to work part-time on the Yango Pro app, allowing them to choose their trips, view fares and destinations before accepting a ride, and earn an …

THE RED SEA, Saudi Arabia – Qatar Airways today marks the launch of three weekly non-stop flights to Red Sea International Airport (RSI), operated by daa International, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from Hamad International Airport (DOH), the Best Airport in the Middle East as voted by Skytrax in 2025. The Red Sea is the 12th destination in Saudi Arabia to be serviced by Qatar Airways, …