Aviation News

UAE: Etihad 'working hard' to be IPO-ready if shareholder decides to list, says CEO

The airline is improving transparency, governance and its balance sheet to be ready to go public if ADQ decides to do so

Emirates' Chennai-Dubai flight arrives safely after technical issue causes delay

The aircraft took off from India following inspection and clearance to fly

UAE-Lebanon travel: Emirates cancels flights to Beirut amid Israel-Hezbollah tensions

Passengers booked on these services are being assisted with travel arrangements, the airline said

Alaska Airlines hit by IT outage causing ground stop in Seattle

The issue has been resolved but a residual impact can be expected on operations

UAE airlines clarify rules on pagers, walkie-talkies for Lebanon flights after Beirut ban

Earlier this week, hand-held radios that were carried by Hezbollah members exploded, resulting in death and injuries of multiple people

India flights: Lounge access at major airports temporarily suspended

Dreamfolks Services Ltd., which partners with several banks to offer premium lounge access, has ceased operations at key airports in India, sparking inconvenience for passengers

Etihad flight from Geneva to Abu Dhabi cancelled after 'suspected bird strike'

Etihad advised customers to make sure their contact details are up-to-date to ensure they receive the latest flight information

Middle East air passenger traffic to reach 449 million in 2024

Airports Council International projects a 10% growth in global passenger traffic in 2024 to 9.5 billion

Lebanon bans pagers, walkie-talkies on flights after deadly Hezbollah explosions

The new restriction, which takes effect immediately, applies to checked and carry-on luggage, as well as cargo

Delta apologises after emergency landing leaves passengers bleeding

Cabin pressure issue forced the plane to land, and 10 people were checked or treated by medical personnel