Nejran welcomes flydubai’s first flight

Dubai-based flydubai’s inaugural flight to Nejran landed yesterday, and was greeted by a traditional water cannon salute. The flight marks the start of the first direct link between the region and Dubai. Receiving the aircraft were senior officials from the Nejran Governor’s office, the General Authority for Tourism and Antiquities, Nejran’s Immigration department, the Saudi … Read more

Royal Air Maroc receives its first 787 Dreamliner

Boeing and Royal Air Maroc this weekend celebrated the arrival into Morocco of its first 787 Dreamliner. The airline will be the first carrier in the Mediterranean region to operate the 787. The airplane, delivered to the airline on Dec. 31, 2014 from Boeing’s Everett, Wash. Delivery Center, flew a 4,788 nautical mile (8,867 kilometer) nonstop flight to Royal Air Maroc’s … Read more

Update: AirAsia jet with 162 on board goes missing on way to Singapore

(Update 2 – 31 Dec 2014) The National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) Republic of Indonesia and other relevant authorities continue to search and recover the passengers of QZ 8501 in the Karimata Strait area. Earlier today, Tony Fernandes, Group CEO of AirAsia and AirAsia management visited the military base in Pangkalan Bun to meet with … Read more

Emirates SkyCargo appoints new SVP for Worldwide Operations

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has appointed Henrik Ambak to the position of Senior Vice President, Cargo Operations Worldwide. Henrik, a Danish national, took up his new position in Dubai earlier this month. He joins Emirates SkyCargo after having spent the past 27 years in various roles in the air cargo industry, having … Read more

Boeing delivers Etihad Airways’ first 787-9 Dreamliner

Boeing delivered Etihad Airways’ first 787-9 Dreamliner sporting the airline’s new “Facets of Abu Dhabi” livery which was revealed at a ceremony earlier this year. The colors are reminiscent of the desert landscape, inspired by the culture, Islamic design and architecture motifs of the United Arab Emirates. The airplane is the first of the 71 Dreamliners that … Read more

Gulf Air increases Muscat flights

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the upcoming increase of its direct services between Bahrain and Muscat with an additional 4 weekly flights, in response to growing demand. The additional flights will enhance connectivity for Oman-based travellers to the rest of the Gulf, Middle East, India and beyond via … Read more