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flydubai and Cyprus Airways announce interline partnership to expand global connectivity

flydubai and Cyprus Airways announced the launch of a new interline agreement, designed to enhance international connectivity and provide passengers with seamless access to an expanded network of destinations across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the GCC. The partnership enables customers to travel on a single itinerary with coordinated baggage handling and streamlined transfers via Dubai Inter...

Emirates breaks ground on US$ 5.1 billion ultra-modern engineering facility at Dubai South

Emirates has broken ground on its new US$ 5.1 billion engineering complex at Dubai South slated to become the world’s most modern and advanced MRO facility, cementing Emirates' and Dubai's leadership in global aviation capability and infrastructure. Emirates’ new engineering facility is being delivered by China Railway Construction Corporation, a leading construction and i...

Bayanat Engineering brings advanced meteorological sensing to Dubai's first commercial eVTOL vertiport

Bayanat Engineering announced its first strategic entry into the Advanced Air Mobility sector through Skyports Infrastructure, the global leader in vertiport development. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment as Bayanat Engineering integrates a state-of-the-art meteorological sensing solution at Dubai’s first commercial vertiport. To ensure the highest standards of safety and operat...

Emirates taps GE Aerospace for expertise to advance piece part repair capabilities for engine maintenance

Emirates has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace for technical and training consultancy to develop comprehensive piece part component repair capabilities for GE90 and GP 7200 engines. The agreement will support the expansion of the Emirates Engine Maintenance Centre, a US$ 300 million investment to scale up infrastructure and capabilities to maintain, repair and overhaul engines in Emirates&rsqu...

UAE regulator and Archer move to streamlined approach for certifying Midnight in the UAE

The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority has transitioned Archer Midnight aircraft into a Restricted Type Certificate program, advancing the regulatory path for the aircraft's entry into service in the UAE. Archer is the first eVTOL manufacturer to transition to an RTC certification track with the GCAA, utilizing an airworthiness pathway aligned with international aviation frame...

Get ready for takeoff with Uber and Joby

The future of flight is coming to Uber. With the introduction of Uber Air powered by Joby, giving riders a first look at how they’ll be able to book a Joby Aviation all-electric air taxi directly in the Uber app. Joby expects to carry its first passengers later this year in Dubai, marking a major milestone in the Joby-Uber partnership to bring multi-modal transportation to cit...

flydubai signs MoU with Emirates Aviation University to launch Flight Dispatcher Cadet Programme for Emirati talent

flydubai has signed a MoU with Emirates Aviation University to collaborate on the launch of a Flight Dispatcher Cadet Programme, marking an important initiative in the airline’s long-term commitment to building in-house aviation capabilities and further developing its national workforce.The agreement marks the first step toward launching the programme in July 2026, targeting Emirati nat...

Jetex Abu Dhabi and Jetex Dubai achieve world’s first private airport terminal verification from Forbes Travel Guide

Jetex announce that its flagship private terminals in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have become the first in the world to receive the VERIFIED badge, a prestigious honor from Forbes Travel Guide. Since its establishment in 1958, the Forbes Travel Guide has become the global authority on luxury hospitality, best known for its independent, annual Star Ratings for hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean...

Emirates expands reach in China through interline partnership with Loong Air

Emirates and Loong Air have signed an interline agreement, increasing Emirates’ footprint in China and offering the airline’s customers access to additional cities beyond its own gateways.Starting immediately, Emirates customers will have access to 22 points across China operated by Loong Air via Hangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The cities span several regions across East, Northeast,...

ExecuJet MRO Services marks 20 years of operations in the Middle East

ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East celebrated its 20th anniversary at the onset of this year, commemorating two decades of sustained growth, technical excellence and a reputation for trusted service to the region’s evolving business aviation market. The company started operations at Dubai International Airport in January 2006, making it one of the first dedicated business aviation MRO&nb...

Gama Aviation opens New Sharjah Airport facility

Gama Aviation announced the opening of its purpose-built Business Aviation Centre at Sharjah International Airport. The Business Aviation Centre constitutes a significant enhancement to the airport’s infrastructure, offering aircraft owners, operators and aircrew an exceptional standard of service, including: · A meticulously designed VVIP te...

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport announces a VVIP terminal and private hangars

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport announced the development of a new VVIP terminal and private jet hangar, enhancing the Emirate’s appeal as a global entertainment and tourism hub. The project, in collaboration with Falcon Executive Aviation, is a key pillar of Ras Al Khaimah’s aviation and tourism growth strategy. The airport, located just 15 minutes from premier beach resorts, wil...