Saudia Starts Flying to Mauritius
Saudia announced that it will begin scheduled flights between Riyadh and Jeddah to the Republic of Mauritius from September 14, 2017.
Middle East
Etihad Airways Reports Net Loss For 2016
Etihad Airways announced its 2016 financial results, recording a net loss of US$ 1.87 billion on US$ 8.36 billion in revenues
Boeing Delivers First 737 MAX 8 to flydubai
flydubai took delivery of the airline’s first 737 MAX 8, making the Middle East carrier the first in the region to operate Boeing’s newest model.
Emirates and flydubai Join Forces, Announce Extensive Partnership Agreement
Emirates and flydubai unveiled an extensive partnership which will see the two Dubai-based airlines join forces to offer customers unmatched travel options.
Etihad Airways Increases Capacity to Egypt and Nigeria
Etihad Airways is adding year-round flights between Abu Dhabi and both Cairo and Lagos to cater to growing demand to and from the United Arab Emirates.
Emirates Announces Double Daily A380 Service to Moscow
Dubai-based Emirates announced that both daily flights between Dubai and Moscow will now be operated by the airline’s iconic A380.
Emirates to Introduce Second Daily Flight to Brussels
Emirates will introduce an additional daily flight to Brussels, complementing Emirates’ existing scheduled service to customers from 29 October 2017.
Gulf Air Appoints New Country Manager for Egypt
Gulf Air has announced the appointment of Mr. Wael Mattar as its new Country Manager for the Arab Republic of Egypt, effective this month, July 2017.
EL AL Israel Airlines Orders Three Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Boeing and EL AL finalized an order for three 787 Dreamliners at the 2017 Paris Air Show, firming up additional commitments originally announced in 2015.
Hargeisa joins Air Arabia’s growing African network
Air Arabia announced that starting 4 July 2017, Hargeisa will be the newest African destination added to its growing international network.