Emirates announces management changes in its Commercial Operations

Emirates has announced a number of management changes in its Commercial Operations department that will see two UAE Nationals assuming new roles to support the airline’s growth in the Middle East and Far East. The Commercial team promotions are also a further testament to the airline’s dedicated focus to the strategic direction and  broader development … Read more

Oman Air receives it’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Oman Air celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The airline ordered six 787-8s in November 2011 as part of its expansion plans. “We are delighted to receive our first Dreamliner which combined with Oman Air’s award-winning service will provide an excellent travel experience for our customers,” said Paul Gregorowitsch, Chief Executive Officer, Oman … Read more

Gulf Air adds Faisalabad and Multan to Pakistan Network

Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, is adding two new destinations in Pakistan to its network with the addition of direct services to the cities of Faisalabad and Multan scheduled for launch in December 2015. The airline will begin four weekly direct flights to Multan and will commence three weekly services to Faisalabad.  … Read more

flynas launches flights between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain

Saudi Arabian national carrier flynas announced the launch of flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to Bahrain, its third destination within the GCC following the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. The service will consist of three flights per week from Jeddah to Bahrain and three flights per week from Riyadh to Bahrain.  Commenting on the launch of … Read more

Etihad Airways announces A380 service to New York JFK

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.), today announced that Airbus A380 will begin flying between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport on Nov. 23, 2015. The new service was originally scheduled to begin on Dec. 1, 2015 and will replace one of the existing Boeing 777 services. … Read more

Saudia adds Maldives, Ankara, Algiers and Munich to its network

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Saudia Airlines will add four international destinations to its international network in 2016. These destinations include the Maldives Islands, Munich, Ankara, and Algiers. Saudia Director General H.E. Eng. Saleh Al Jasser announced that the addition of the four new destinations come in the framework of Saudia’s 5-year plan “Saudia … Read more

flydubai receives its 50th aircraft

Dubai-based flydubai received its 50th aircraft. The delivery of the Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 completes the order the airline made at the Farnborough Air Show in 2008. Commenting on the completion of the order, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer, flydubai said: “In the six years since flydubai was launched we have built a network of 94 … Read more

Etihad and Chapman Freeborn announce A380 and Private Jet collaboration

Etihad Airways has unveiled a new partnership with leading global aircraft charter specialist Chapman Freeborn, to complement its exclusive The Residence and First Apartment cabins, both available on the airline’s Airbus A380 fleet. The agreement with Chapman Freeborn is to promote and market the luxurious living spaces to its top-tier clientele, giving them the opportunity … Read more