Airlines News
Etihad pilot dies in air after take-off
Wednesday, September 27, 2017An Etihad Airways pilot died onboard a flight from Abu Dhabi to Amsterdam, the airline said on Wednesday. The flight, EY 927, was a freight service and no commercial passengers were on-board. It departed the capital at its regularly scheduled time of 5.20am and the pilot’s condition deteriorated shortly after the plane was airborne. “After… Etihad pilot dies in air after take-off
Emirates to launch fourth daily service to Sydney, Australia
Tuesday, September 19, 2017Emirates are set to introduce a fourth daily service from Dubai to Sydney from 25 March 2018, complementing its existing three daily A380 services and improving connections globally. The new service will be operated by Emirates’ iconic A380 aircraft and will increase passenger capacity on the route by 6,846 seats a week, inbound and outbound… Emirates to launch fourth daily service to Sydney, Australia
Emirates Welcomes its 100th A380 Aircraft with Celebratory Deals
Wednesday, September 13, 2017Emirates will celebrate a milestone in aviation history when it welcomes the delivery of its 100th A380 aircraft later this year. For a limited time only, Bahraini travellers can join in the celebration with special fares to South East Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia and North America. Bookings have to be made from 12 September to… Emirates Welcomes its 100th A380 Aircraft with Celebratory Deals
flydubai Reports Half-Year Results for the 2017 financial year
Saturday, September 2, 2017flydubai has announced its Half-Year Results for the 2017 financial year and has reported total revenue of AED 2.5 billion (USD 689 million) an increase of 9.9% compared to the first six months of last year and a loss of AED 142.5 million (USD 38.8 million). Historically, the trend for the second half has been… flydubai Reports Half-Year Results for the 2017 financial year
flydubai appoints JPA Design to design cabin interior
Tuesday, April 4, 2017Dubai-based carrier, flydubai, today announced that it has appointed international transport design specialist JPA Design to design the cabin interior for its new fleet of aircraft. The announcement was made at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg and marks flydubai’s continued commitment to further enhance its product offering and overall onboard customer experience. flydubai, which… flydubai appoints JPA Design to design cabin interior
Etihad Airways wins Treasury Of The Year Award
Tuesday, March 21, 2017Etihad Airways has been honoured with the 2016 Treasury of the Year award by Treasury Management International (TMI) for a string of achievements over the past 12 months. The annual TMI Corporate Recognition Awards, held in London, reflect achievements in treasury and finance policy, practice and innovation. The Abu Dhabi-based airline’s treasury department was once… Etihad Airways wins Treasury Of The Year Award
Emirates to Offer Services to Phnom Penh in Cambodia
Tuesday, March 21, 2017Phnom Penh in Cambodia will be the latest destination Emirates will serve from July 1 this year*, with a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in a two class configuration. Outbound, flight EK388 will Depart Dubai at 0915hrs, and will arrive in Yangon at 1725hrs. It will then depart Yangon at 1855hrs, before arriving at Phnom Penh at… Emirates to Offer Services to Phnom Penh in Cambodia
Emirates launches daily passenger service to Newark via Athens
Tuesday, March 14, 2017Emirates has commenced daily passenger service between Newark Liberty International Airport and Dubai International Airport, via Athens International Airport. A VIP delegation and contingent of international media were aboard the inaugural flight, which carried passengers from Athens, Dubai and points beyond. Newark becomes Emirates’ 12th US gateway, and is the second serving the greater Tri-State… Emirates launches daily passenger service to Newark via Athens
Enter Emirates “Thanks a Million’ charity prize draw and spread miles of smiles!
Thursday, March 9, 2017Get a chance to win one million Skywards Miles and donate a reason to smile in Emirates Thanks a Million charity prize draw. It only costs AED 20 to enter and could be your ticket around the world. If you’re not sure how you’d spend a million Miles, take inspiration from over 150 destinations across… Enter Emirates “Thanks a Million’ charity prize draw and spread miles of smiles!
Etihad Airways continues sustainability drive across fleet
Tuesday, March 7, 2017Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has continued to make improvements in the fuel efficiency of its fleet, resulting in substantial reductions in carbon dioxide emissions and reinforcing the sustainability credentials of the airline. The airline’s dedicated fuel efficiency team drove numerous initiatives across all operational functions of the business, saving… Etihad Airways continues sustainability drive across fleet
