The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has given type certification for Embraer's E190-E2 and E195-E2 jets.“This certification opens new opportunities for the aircraft, which has already a...
Etihad Airways reported a record profit after tax totalled 1.1bn dirhams ($300 million) for the first half of the year, marking a 32% increase on the same period last year. Profit margin was 8%, up on...
Emirates has made five new appointments to its commercial leadership team. The newly created roles, which include senior vice president, network passenger sales development and vice president for pass...
AirSial has acquired two additional A320 aircraft through its landmark agreement with DAE Capital. The jets will join the airline's fleet in the second quarter of 2026, bringing its total fleet size t...
Emirates has purchased two A380 aircraft from Amedeo. The sale is the first two of a broader four-aircraft agreement, with the remaining closings scheduled in the fourth quarter of this year at the co...
Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal has launched an invite-only loyalty club, the airline's CEO Steven Greenway said on LinkedIn. “We've been working quietly on an invite-only club that recognises our mos...
Oman low-cost carrier SalamAir has received its 15th aircraft, a new A321neo. The aircraft was delivered from SMBC Aviation Capital's Airbus orderbook.“This newest addition to our fleet marks the star...
Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) has appointed aviation finance expert Igor Bichenkov as counsel at its Dubai office. Bichenkov spent 15 years at Clifford Chance in London, Moscow and Dubai. He also has...
Etihad Cargo has entered into a long-term partnership with Atlas Air Worldwide. Under the agreement, Atlas Air will provide Etihad Cargo with dedicated freighter capacity through the operation of a ne...
Riyadh Air has partnered with regenerative tourism destinations developer Red Sea Global (RSG). The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the two will see the companies supporting each othe...
RwandAir has outlined plans to double its passenger numbers to over 2.1 million by 2029 following the delivery of two leased Boeing 737NG in August.Speaking to The New Times, RwandAir Chief Commercial...
Riyadh Air's first 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft is near completion. “Our first official Boeing 787-9 aircraft has rolled off the assembly line, ready to be adorned with our signature livery,” the company...
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