Middle East

Emirates launches daily flights to Bologna

Emirates has launched its fourth Italian gateway today, following the arrival of the airline’s Boeing 777-300ER in Bologna. Highlighting the airline’s connectivity with the East, passengers on today’s inaugural flight travelled through to Bologna from a diverse mix of destinations including; Dubai, Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai and Taipei. As one of the most industrialized cities ... <a title="Emirates launches daily flights to Bologna" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/emirates-launches-daily-flights-to-bologna/" aria-label="Read more about Emirates launches daily flights to Bologna">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 3, 2015 · 3 min read

Etihad expands Saudi Arabian network through new five weekly services with Flynas

Etihad Airways is expanding its Saudi Arabian network through a new five-times-per-week service between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi operated by its codeshare partner flynas. Commencing on 16 December 2015, the new flynas service will complement Etihad Airways’ existing 13 weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, to provide guests with 18 weekly flights and greater ... <a title="Etihad expands Saudi Arabian network through new five weekly services with Flynas" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/etihad-expands-saudi-arabian-network-through-new-five-weekly-services-with-flynas/" aria-label="Read more about Etihad expands Saudi Arabian network through new five weekly services with Flynas">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 1, 2015 · 3 min read

Skydive Dubai purchases a Twin Otter Series 400

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Skydive Dubai, a commercial skydiving operation based in Dubai, UAE, has purchased a Twin Otter Series 400 from the aircraft manufacturer, Viking Air. The Series 400 Twin Otter aircraft is scheduled to arrive in Dubai prior to the start of the World Air Games being hosted by Skydive Dubai ... <a title="Skydive Dubai purchases a Twin Otter Series 400" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/skydive-dubai-purchases-a-twin-otter-series-400/" aria-label="Read more about Skydive Dubai purchases a Twin Otter Series 400">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 1, 2015 · 2 min read

Boeing, EL AL Israel Airlines agree on 787 Dreamliner order

Boeing and EL AL Israel Airlines agreed on an order today for up to nine 787 Dreamliners, valued at more than $2.2 billion at current list prices. Three of the orders will be added to Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website on Nov. 5 and the remainder will be posted as further contractual requirements are finalized. ... <a title="Boeing, EL AL Israel Airlines agree on 787 Dreamliner order" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/boeing-el-al-israel-airlines-agree-on-787-dreamliner-order/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing, EL AL Israel Airlines agree on 787 Dreamliner order">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 29, 2015 · 2 min read

Oman Air launches Dhaka flights

The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman has launched a new service to the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka. Dhaka will be the airline’s second destination in Bangladesh, and the service will initially offer four flights per week on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Frequencies will increase from 1st of December 2015, with flights on ... <a title="Oman Air launches Dhaka flights" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/oman-air-launches-dhaka-flights/" aria-label="Read more about Oman Air launches Dhaka flights">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 26, 2015 · 2 min read

Emirates announces codeshare agreement with Alaska Airlines

Emirates today announced a new codeshare and lounge agreement with Alaska Airlines. Pending governmental approval, Emirates will begin marketing up to 300 daily Alaska Airlines flights, which will give customers the simplicity of purchasing connecting flights on both airlines using one reservation. In addition, the new codeshare agreement will feature several other new benefits including ... <a title="Emirates announces codeshare agreement with Alaska Airlines" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/emirates-announces-codeshare-agreement-with-alaska-airlines/" aria-label="Read more about Emirates announces codeshare agreement with Alaska Airlines">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 26, 2015 · 2 min read

flydubai arrives in Asmara

flydubai’s inaugural flight FZ665 has landed today in the capital city of Eritrea, Asmara. As it landed at Asmara International Airport, senior Eritrean officials including Tesfaslassie Berhane, Minister of Transportation and Communication, Askalu Menkorios, Minister of Tourism and Paulos Kahsai, Director General Civil Aviation Authority welcomed the flydubai delegation led by Sudhir Sreedharan, Senior Vice ... <a title="flydubai arrives in Asmara" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/flydubai-arrives-in-asmara/" aria-label="Read more about flydubai arrives in Asmara">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 26, 2015 · 1 min read

flydubai starts new operations at Dubai World Central

flydubai today launched its first flights from Al Maktoum International-Dubai World Central (DWC). The start of flydubai’s new operations from DWC will help to deliver flydubai’s planned growth as it takes delivery of more than 100 new Boeing aircraft over the next eight years to support the growing demand for travel to and from Dubai. ... <a title="flydubai starts new operations at Dubai World Central" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/flydubai-starts-new-operations-at-dwc/" aria-label="Read more about flydubai starts new operations at Dubai World Central">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 25, 2015 · 2 min read

Oman Air announces daily Dreamliner flights to Frankfurt

Frankfurt is set to become one of the first destinations for Oman Air’s new Boeing 787 Dreamliners when they enter service this autumn. Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer, Paul Gregorowitsch, has announced that the aircraft will begin flying daily between Muscat and Frankfurt from October 25th 2015. The non-stop and direct flights depart Muscat at ... <a title="Oman Air announces daily Dreamliner flights to Frankfurt" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/oman-air-announces-daily-dreamliner-flights-to-frankfurt/" aria-label="Read more about Oman Air announces daily Dreamliner flights to Frankfurt">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 24, 2015 · 2 min read

Pratt & Whitney to support EL AL PW4000 engines

EL AL has signed an exclusive, five-year Maintenance Service Agreement with Pratt & Whitney to provide maintenance services on up to 17 additional PW4000 engines. This agreement supplements the 27 EL AL engines that Pratt & Whitney already services. “One of our core values is to work relentlessly and without compromise for our customers’ safety,” ... <a title="Pratt & Whitney to support EL AL PW4000 engines" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/pratt-whitney-to-support-el-al-pw4000-engines/" aria-label="Read more about Pratt & Whitney to support EL AL PW4000 engines">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 16, 2015 · 1 min read