UAE carriers have experienced two separate ground-vehicle collisions within a span of just a few days, reviving concerns about airside safety and the oversight of third-party ground-handling operations at international airports. On 28 November 2025, an Emirates Airbus A380-842 was
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For most of its history, flydubai has been positioned as Dubai’s value-oriented alternative, built on the classic low-cost carrier model of point-to-point flying, simplified fleets, unbundled fares and high utilisation. Over time, however, the airline began moving beyond that template.
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The 2025 Dubai Airshow delivered what the industry expected: a heavyweight battle between Boeing and Airbus. But the real story was bigger. Gulf carriers doubled down on growth, Dubai accelerated its aviation manufacturing ambitions, and the future of urban air
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As Boeing pushes deliveries to their highest since 2018, deep program losses and production risks continue to shape how Gulf carriers plan their next phase of fleet growth. The Boeing delivery backlog Gulf airlines face is substantial – together, they
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 22 October 2025 – Dubai-based carrier flydubai has announced the signing of seven new interline agreements, expanding its growing network of partnerships to more than 40 airlines. The new partnerships are with: Through its European
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Dubai’s low-cost carrier flydubai will begin offering complimentary meals and in-flight entertainment for all Economy Class passengers starting November 1, 2025, in a move that underscores the airline’s evolution from a traditional low-cost carrier to a value-focused airline. The announcement
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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