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Emirates First, an exclusive airport experience for First Class customers at T3, DXB

Emirates Bets Big on First Class with New Private Check-In at DXB

The new ‘Emirates First’ suite at Terminal 3 underscores the airline’s push to elevate high-yield travel on the ground — not just in the air.

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Gulf Air Boeing 787 Dreamliner in flight over Bahrain, showcasing the airline's fleet expansion strategy

Gulf Air Orders 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with Options for 6 More, as Part of Long-Term Fleet Strategy

Washington, D.C. – Gulf Air, the flag carrier of Bahrain, has placed a firm order for 12 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, with options for six more, as part of a major widebody fleet expansion. The deal was signed on July

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Passengers at a busy airport terminal, illustrating rising air travel demand under the India–Kuwait air service agreement 2025

One Million Indian Expats, Just 12,000 Weekly Seats: Why the India–Kuwait Air Agreement Needed an Overhaul

After nearly two decades of status quo, India and Kuwait are reported to have updated their bilateral air services agreement, increasing weekly seat capacity from 12,000 to 18,000 per side. The move marks a 50% increase in capacity and is

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An Emirates A380 in flight. Image for illustrative purposes

Emirates EK203: A Quiet Emergency, a Safe Landing, and a Week on the Ground at JFK

Emirates flight EK203 landed safely at New York’s JFK Airport on June 28, 2025, after reportedly experiencing a mid-flight shutdown of one of its four engines, prompting emergency coordination with air traffic control. The aircraft, an Airbus A380-842 registered A6-EUW,

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Rendering of flydubai’s purpose-built aircraft maintenance centre at Dubai South, featuring hangars with Boeing 737 aircraft

flydubai Breaks Ground on First Purpose-Built Aircraft Maintenance Centre at Dubai South

Dubai, July 1, 2025 – flydubai has officially broken ground on its first purpose-built Aircraft Maintenance Centre, a major step in the airline’s drive toward greater operational autonomy and technical capability. Located within the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH)

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