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Second Emirates gateway to Canada with Dubai Montreal route

Emirates will launch a new daily service from Dubai to Montréal, starting 5 July. Montréal becomes Emirates’ second gateway in Canada, complementing its passenger services to Toronto, which have been operating to Ontario’s capital city since 2007. The launch of services to Montréal comes as the UAE and Canada aim to deepen economic cooperation between the two...

Etihad launches new Wi-Fly with free chat packages and unlimited data

Etihad Airways launches new Wi-Fly ‘Chat’ and ‘Surf’ packages making it easier than ever to stay connected, chat with family and friends, and browse the web while flying on Etihad’s wide-body fleet. Everyone flying on Etihad will benefit from complimentary ‘Chat’ messaging throughout their entire flight by signing in with Etihad Guest membership...

Etihad Airways - Middle East first Boeing 787 Dreamliner Multi-Crew Pilot License programme

Etihad Airways achieved a significant milestone as the first of its cadet pilots successfully completed ‘Base Training’ on an actual Boeing 787 Dreamliner as part of its Multi-Crew Pilot License programme. ‘Base Training’ flights are used to train cadet pilots on take-off and landings under the supervision of a qualified instructor. After this step, the cadet...

VPorts strategic agreements to boost development of Dubai’s AAM centre with Electra.aero, Falcon Aviation and SkyDrive

VPorts announced an initial set of agreements with key AAM players as part of its development plan to build and operate the AAM World Integrator World Centre in Dubai. Electra.aero, Falcon Aviation and SkyDrive have joined the centre to be part of VPorts’ strategy to develop the Gulf Cooperation Council market and deploy its expertise and innovation in the region. The four new partners...

Emirates selects Diamond Aircraft DA42-VI for flight training

Emirates Flight Training Academy is bolstering its current fleet with an order for three state-of-the-art twin engine training aircraft DA42-VI and its corresponding flight simulator from Diamond Aircraft. The AUSTRO jet-fuel powered twin engine 4-seater DA42-VI will be the flagship for multi engine piston (MEP) training at Al Maktoum International-Dubai World Central Airport in support of th...

Etihad Airways enhances interline and codeshare with six airlines making travel even easier

Etihad Airways has launched reciprocal interline partnerships with three new airline partners – Philippine Airlines , Austrian Airlines and Airlink South Africa, while re-launching interline links with Biman Bangladesh and codeshares with Air Seychelles and ITA Airways. The deal means customers of all airlines involved will enjoy enhanced connectivity to destinations across ea...

VPorts to establish a first vertiport at RAS Al-Khaimah Airport

VPorts announced the signing of a MOU with Ras Al Khaimah Airport to build and operate a first vertiport in RAK designed to establish the UAE as a world-class global AAM hub. VPorts’ initial growth strategy is based on the regional transportation of goods, tourism and the efficient movement of patients, organs for transplants and medical equipment. The RAK vertiport, whic...

Emirates unveils new signature livery for its fleet

The distinctive livery of Emirates, has undergone a refresh. Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline commented: “Aircraft livery is the most instantly recognisable brand real estate for any airline. It’s a visual representation of our unique identity, something we wear proudly, and display in all the cities we fly to around the world. We’re refreshing our livery to keep it...

Abu Dhabi Aviation expands its AW139 offshore fleet with an order for an additional six helicopters

Abu Dhabi Aviation has signed a contract to procure six AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft are expected to be delivered in the 2024-2026 timeframe and will be used to perform offshore transport missions further expanding ADA’s AW139 fleet primarily supporting the energy industry. These latest aircraft will also allow ADA to achieve compliance with the latest OGP guideli...

Lufthansa Technik & Emirates A380 landing gear and base maintenance contracts

Emirates and Lufthansa Technik signed two major contracts regarding MRO services for Airbus A380 long-range aircraft. In line with one of the new agreements, Lufthansa Technik will overhaul main landing gears of Emirates’ double-deck flagships. Additionally, the MRO company will provide the airline with highly flexible extra capacity for A380 base maintenance such as C-checks. The latte...

Design for vertiports by Skyports Infrastructure approved in Dubai

Skyports Infrastructure had its vertiport design approved for development by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, of Dubai, at the World Government Summit 2023. The vision for Dubai’s future air mobility infrastructure network was jointly presented by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, Skyports Infrastructure and Joby Aviation at a closed presentation ahead...

Emirates operates milestone demonstration flight powered with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Emirates has operated its first milestone demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, powering one of its engines with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The flight took off from Dubai International Airport, and was commanded by Captain Fali Vajifdar and Captain Khalid Nasser Akram, flying for more than one hour over the Dubai coastline. The flight deck crew were accompanied by Adel Al Red...