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Emirates expands Canadian presence with new daily service to Montreal
Emirates celebrated the maiden voyage of its first passenger flight to Quebec's vibrant cultural hub, Montreal, marking the airline's second gateway in Canada. The inaugural Emirates flight EK243 took to the skies at 0300hrs, carrying 340…
UAE’s aviation sector soars: 31.8 million passengers in Q1 2023
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced in its recent Quarterly Economic Review that UAE airports welcomed a whopping 31.8 million passengers in the first quarter of 2023. This figure represents a notable surge from the same…
Etihad’s eco-friendly milestone: CO2 emissions down by 26 percent
In a significant leap towards a greener future, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, reported a 26% reduction in CO2 emissions per Revenue Tonne Kilometre (RTK) in 2022, as revealed in its annual sustainability report. This…
Gaya Tumuli recommended for inclusion on UNESCO world heritage list
The Gaya Tumuli, a collection of seven tomb clusters representing Korea's ancient Gaya confederacy, has received a recommendation for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) announced on…
Kolkata is now served daily by Etihad Airways
A flight operated by Etihad Airways touched down last night in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state in eastern India. With seven weekly nonstop services, the airline once again connects Kolkata with the world through Abu Dhabi, making…
Dubai airline flydubai announces AED1.2 billion profit for 2022
For the year ending on 31st December 2022, flydubai's historic profits were AED1.2 billion (US$327 million), a 43% increase from 2021. AED9.1 billion (US$2.5 billion) was the carrier's total annual revenue in 2022, up 72% from AED5.3…
Dubai Holding acquires full control of the Westin Paris – Vendome
A global investment company with operations in 13 countries, Dubai Holding, announced today that it has acquired Henderson Park's stake in The Westin Paris - Vendome. In Paris, France, the hotel is one of the most valuable real estate…
Net profit at Air Arabia increased by 70 percent in 2022
As the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, Air Arabia (PJSC) announced historic financial results on December 31, 2022. As the airline continued to grow, the airline achieved extraordinary financial…
Etihad flight to connect Abu Dhabi and Lisbon on 2 July 2023
In July 2023, Etihad Airways will introduce a new direct service between Abu Dhabi and Lisbon, which will be effective from 2nd July. Abu Dhabi will be connected to Portugal's capital city with three weekly flights scheduled on Tuesdays,…
Shuttle bus struck by American Airlines plane at LAX airport, five injured
While taxiing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), an American Airlines aircraft collided with a shuttle bus. In addition to the bus passengers and aviation workers, five people were injured and four were hospitalized. When the…