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 06 November 2025 (Istanbul) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a study showing substantial cost savings, operational efficiencies, passenger experience, and sustainability gains can be made by using biometric digital ID technology to manage the segregation of international and domestic departing passengers at airports where they are currently separated by physical barriers.
The Domestic and ......read more
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 eVTOLs are set to feature in the largest-ever display of aircraft, showcasing the future of urban mobility in action
DUBAI, UAE – 6 November2025 – In a Dubai Airshow-first, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are planned to take to the skies as part of the flying display, marking a defining moment for the event and for the future of aviation. This landmark addition will give visitors a front-row seat ......read more
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 Emirates maintains position as the world’s most profitable airline
Group: New record half-year performance with profit before tax of AED 12.2 billion (US$ 3.3 billion), up 17% from the same period last year. Revenue up 4% to AED 75.4 billion (US$ 20.6 billion).
Emirates: New record half-year profit before tax of AED 11.4 billion (US$ 3.1 billion), up 17%, and revenue of AED 65.6 billion (US$ 17.9 billion), up 6%, ......read more
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 05 November 2025 (Istanbul) - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the results of its 2025 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), highlighting two key trends that are redefining the passenger travel experience:
Mobile Reliance Rising: More travelers are managing every stage of their journey using smartphones.
Biometric Adoption Accelerating: Use of biometrics and digital identity is expanding to enable more ......read more
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 Sharjah, UAE – October 2025 – In a remarkable testament to its consistent excellence and hospitality leadership, DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel & Residences has once again been named Sharjah’s Leading Hotel 2025 by the World Travel Awards — marking its third consecutive win at this prestigious global platform.
The accolade reaffirms the hotel’s enduring commitment to service excellence, guest ......read more
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The opening marks the first Emirates World store in the GCC outside Dubai
A total of 9 Emirates World store launched already reflecting airline’s strategy to redefine its retail vision for the future
Dubai/Riyadh, 3 November 2025 – Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has inaugurated its latest Emirates World retail store in Riyadh, introducing an immersive experience-led travel retail concept to ......read more
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 Dubai, UAE, 3 November 2025: Emirates has invested AED 85 million to install more than 200 biometrics-enabled cameras across Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB) – allowing more customers to pass through Check-In, Immigration, Boarding Gates, Lounges and board the aircraft, simply by facial recognition, with a quick and easy registration on Emirates app.
Eliminating the need to take out a passport and boarding pass at various points in ......read more
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 30 October 2025 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 3.6% compared to September 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 3.7% year-on-year. The September load factor was 83.4% (-0.1 ppt compared to September ......read more
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 Air Cargo Demand Up 2.9% in September, Seventh Straight Month of Growth
29 October 2025 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2025 global air cargo markets showing:
Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 2.9% compared to September 2024 levels (+3.2% for international operations).
Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by ......read more
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Airline goes beyond conventional methods, with a commitment to investing in multiple data sources that ensure global coverage and improved turbulence prediction accuracy
Optimal turbulence forecasting available using complementary technologies like IATA Turbulence Aware, Lido mPilot from Lufthansa Systems and SkyPath ensures more customer comfort and safety
Dubai, UAE, 29 October, 2025: As turbulence becomes an increasingly ......read more
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 Profit Before Tax increased by 100% to US$653.0 million
Dubai, U.A.E., 29 October 2025 – Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd (“DAE”) today reported its financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. The consolidated financial statements can be found here.
Selected Financial Highlights:
Nine months ended
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 Over the last three decades, Emirates has carried over 6.6 million passengers on 34,250 flights
Nairobi, Kenya, 29 October 2025 – Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, marks 30 successful years of flying to Nairobi, Kenya. Since the inaugural flight in October 1995, Emirates has carried over 6.6 million passengers to and from the country, on over 34,250 flights.
Served with a double daily Boeing 777 service, ......read more
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 The hotel combines environmental innovation and digital transformation to deliver a modern hospitality experience that embraces sustainability and supports the UAE’s vision for a greener, more responsible future
Dubai, UAE (October 29, 2025): ECOS Dubai Al Furjan reaffirms its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation, setting new benchmarks in eco-conscious hospitality. Guided by the UAE’s Green Agenda 2030, the ......read more
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 Landmark initiatives include world-first sustainability showcase, supply of SAF for participating aircraft, sustainability conference and exciting new partnerships
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – 28 October 2025: Dubai Airshow 2025 will inspire a new chapter in sustainable aerospace, uniting the global industry to deliver real-world solutions for a net-zero future. With sustainability a defining theme, this year’s edition aims ......read more
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 27 October 2025 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the updated 2026 editions of key industry manuals for cargo and ground operations, which incorporate close to 100 major changes and revisions to align with evolving global standards.
The main changes to the 2026 manuals include:
Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) and Battery Shipping Regulations (BSR)
Battery-related updates ......read more
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 23 October 2025 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2025 Wings of Change Europe (WOCE) conference will focus on bringing aviation’s core issues of competitiveness and sustainability to the center of European policymaking. WOCE will take place on 18-19 November in Brussels, Belgium, hosted by Brussels Airlines.
“This year, Wings of Change Europe moves to ......read more
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Only airline to be recognised with Gold Tier status for 2024 among all participating carriers in the JFK Fly Quiet Programme, securing top score of 92.9 - significantly outperforming other carriers
Every aircraft in the airline's fleet meets ICAO Chapter 4 or Chapter 14 noise standards, reflecting ongoing investment in modern, quieter, and more fuel-efficient aircraft technologies
Airline's comprehensive noise reduction strategy ......read more
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 From spectacular flying displays and astronaut encounters to STEM adventures, street food and live shows, SkyView combines industry spectacle with festival fun for all ages
DUBAI, UAE – 22 October 2025 – Get ready for five days of non-stop thrills as SkyView returns to Dubai Airshow 2025 – supercharged with more to see, do and experience than ever before. From 17–21 November at Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai ......read more
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Organized in partnership with Forbes Middle East, the summit will convene government leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors to examine the emerging trends and challenges redefining the global trade landscape.
Amna Lootah: “The event aims to shape the future of global commerce and innovation.”
Khuloud Al Omian: “This partnership goes beyond media; it’s about shaping the future of global ......read more
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 From romantic castles to cobbled villages, Britain has long been a leading star of the silver screen. This Christmas, visitors can step beyond the credits and into the very landscapes where epic dramas come to life. Explore the heart of Britain’s wintery landscapes with festive tours and illuminations, luxury stays and atmospheric markets, explore these filming locations this winter for a screen-inspired escape.
Outlander, Season 8: A ......read more
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Landmark five-day Space Programme to highlight commercialisation, partnerships and youth engagement in partnership with the UAE Space Agency
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – 21 October 2025: Space will be in the spotlight at Dubai Airshow 2025 (DAS25) with its largest-ever Space Pavilion, organised in partnership with the UAE Space Agency, one of the Airshow’s strategic partners.
The five-day space programme at the ......read more
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 20 October 2025 (Hong Kong) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP) at the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Hong Kong.
ISP is a certification program offering airlines a comprehensive sustainability management and assessment framework. It is designed specifically for airlines and built upon the successful IATA Environmental Assessment ......read more
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 October 17, Dubai, UAE: Emirates marked a significant milestone with the launch of its iconic Airbus A350 to Oslo bringing its award-winning Premium Economy offering to Scandinavia for the first time. The airline hosted an exclusive celebration at the airport, welcoming invited guests and media for an afternoon that underscored its commitment to delivering exceptional service in the region.
The introduction of the A350 service to Oslo marks a ......read more
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 The pavilion was inaugurated in the presence of the UAE’s envoy to Turkey
14 UAE entrepreneurs and brand owners participate
H.E. Saeed Thani Al Dhaheri: Pavilion reflects the strength of UAE-Turkey economic ties
H.E. Noor Al Tamimi: Exhibition offers new opportunities for cooperation and partnership
Abu Dhabi, October 16-2025: The Emirates Franchise Association (EFA) has officially unveiled its pavilion at the 23rd ......read more
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 16 October 2025 (Xiamen) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a revised Emergency Response Best Practices Handbook which, for the first time, includes detailed guidance on family assistance.
Family assistance has long been an IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) requirement. Since 2022, the requirements for family assistance are included as a standard in the International Civil Aviation ......read more
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The Dubai-based carrier touches down in Nairobi, growing its network in Kenya to two points including Mombasa
With the start of its four-times-weekly service to Nairobi, the carrier expands its network in Africa to 12 destinations across eight countries
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 16 October 2025: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, celebrated yesterday the start of its four-times-weekly service to Nairobi, enhancing connectivity ......read more
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Organized by dmg events, the new event will be co-located with Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia| 16 October 2025: The Middle East’s air cargo sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by national visions and government initiatives, a booming e-commerce market and major infrastructure investments. Supporting this growth, Air Cargo Middle East Expo, organized by dmg events, will launch in the ......read more
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 15 October 2025 (Xiamen) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched 'Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries', a global safety campaign that gives travelers seven simple rules for carrying mobile phones, laptops, power banks, and other lithium-powered devices safely when they fly. The campaign will run on IATA's website and social channels and is available as white-label assets for airlines, airports, ......read more
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Pioneering Maldivian hospitality group Universal Enterprises restructures to become a guest-facing brand platform for international expansion.
Monday, October 13th - Universal Enterprises, parent company of Universal Resorts, which pioneered Maldivian hospitality over 50 years ago, today announces the rebranding of its hotel management arm to VERSA Hospitality and simultaneously launches its new hospitality lifestyle brand, NIVA Hotels ......read more
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 14 October 2025 (Xiamen, China) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three critical priorities for aviation safety and operations as the World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) opened today in Xiamen, China. These are: defending and evolving global standards, fostering a strong safety culture through leadership, and using data to enhance performance amid growing operational ......read more
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 13 October 2026 (Xiamen) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in collaboration with Oliver Wyman, a global leader in management consulting and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), today launched a joint study, Reviving the Commercial Aircraft Supply Chain (link). The report addresses supply chain challenges in the aerospace industry, and explores the root cause of these challenges, the impact ......read more
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 From spectacular flying displays and astronaut encounters to STEM adventures, street food and live shows, SkyView combines industry spectacle with festival fun for all ages
DUBAI, UAE – 09 October 2025 – Get ready for five days of non-stop thrills as SkyView returns to Dubai Airshow 2025 – supercharged with more to see, do and experience than ever before. From 17–21 November at Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai ......read more
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 Dubai, UAE, 7 Oct 2025: Empowering customers to fly with confidence, Emirates has unveiled a suite of new services and products for people with disabilities at the 7th edition of AccessAbilities Expo in Dubai World Trade Centre. Emirates’ latest services and enhanced offerings include a new Accessible & Inclusive Travel Hub available on emirates.com for global customers – providing a wealth of ......read more
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 Dubai, UAE, 30 September 2025 – The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, the world’s only fully accredited ophthalmic teaching hospital on board an aircraft, hosted an exclusive media event today in partnership with Swiss watchmaker OMEGA.
Held at the JetEx terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport, the event invited media to step aboard the aircraft and experience its state-of-the-art facilities, where Orbis doctors and specialists ......read more
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 Dubai, UAE, 6 Oct 2025: Emirates has opened a new world-class facility in Dubai, to provide a luxurious training experience to almost 25,000 cabin crew, focused on the art of hospitality excellence. The USD 8 million learning zone and programme features a sprawling restaurant and lounge for up to 170 guests, elegant presentation kitchens and 8 tech-enabled classrooms. More than 10,000 Emirates cabin crew will be trained in the new facility ......read more
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Muscat- Sultanate of Oman,
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has announced its On-Time Performance (OTP) results for the 3rd quarter of 2025, reaffirming its commitment to reliability, transparency, and customer trust. OTP is an internationally recognized measure of punctuality, calculated by the percentage of flights departing within 15 minutes of their scheduled time.
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 The launch is supported by a public awareness campaign co-created with People of Determination showcasing lived experiences
Dubai, UAE, 6 October 2025: Dubai Airports today announced the next phase of its accessibility strategy, a renewed 10-year commitment to transform both Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) into the world’s most accessible and inclusive airports by ......read more
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 Dubai, UAE (October 01, 2025) – Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector is undergoing a dynamic transformation, fuelled by the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which is creating new opportunities for tourism, business, and investment. With business travel becoming one of the fastest-growing segments of the market, Hospitality Management Holding (HMH) is strengthening its presence in the Kingdom through the expansion of its Corp Hotels ......read more
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NBA Legend James Worthy brought the NBA Cup trophy to tip off Emirates NBA Cup 2024, which starts today
Basketball clinic held to nurture the spirit of sportsmanship amongst youth of Al Nasr Club
Dubai, UAE – 12 November 2024: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group and NBA legend James Worthy met today at Emirates Group Headquarters to tip off the Emirates ......read more
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Collaborations seek to support cashless transformation, targeting international tourists visiting Dubai
Dubai Cashless strategy aims to make more than 90% of all transactions digital by 2026
Dubai, UAE 2 October 2025: Emirates and flydubai have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Dubai Finance (DOF) to advance digital payment initiatives and promote ‘Dubai Cashless Strategy’ among international tourists, ......read more
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Additional six-weekly services build on Emirates’ existing six-daily flights to London Heathrow
Enhanced schedule will see airline’s three London gateways served with 90 weekly flights by 8 February 2026
London, UK, 1 October 2025 - Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is unlocking more opportunities for travel with the addition of six weekly flights to its London Heathrow schedule, starting ......read more
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 30 September 2025 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 4.6% compared to August 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 4.5% year-on-year. The August load factor was 86.0% (+0.1 ppt compared to August 2024), a ......read more
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 30 September 2025 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2025 global air cargo markets showing:
Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 4.1% compared to August 2024 levels (+5.1% for international operations).
Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.7% compared to August 2024 (+5.5% for international ......read more
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 Dubai, UAE, 30 Sept 2025: Using any kind of power bank is prohibited onboard Emirates’ flights, effective from tomorrow, 1 October 2025. Emirates provides in-seat charging on all aircraft, however, still recommends that customers fully charge their devices before flying, especially on longer duration flights.
A ‘power bank’ is a portable, rechargeable device primarily designed to provide power to other electronic ......read more
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 29 September 2025 (Montreal) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with carbon market stakeholders, is calling on governments worldwide to urgently address the extremely limited supply of carbon credits available for airlines to fulfill their obligations under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
Specifically, the signatories call on governments to issue ......read more
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 A Paralympian, a disability rights pioneer, and an inclusive advocacy foundation bring lived experience and expertise to support the next phase of inclusive travel at DXB
Dubai, UAE, 29 September 2025: Dubai Airports, the operator of the busiest international airport, has enlisted Paralympian Jessica Smith, disability rights expert Fatma Al Jassim, and the advocacy foundation, Team AngelWolf as strategic advisors. ......read more
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 Kolkata, India – In a dazzling fusion of tradition and modernity, the IB Block Durga Puja Committee in Salt Lake (Bidhannagar) has unveiled this year’s grand celebration with a spectacular ‘Dubai Theme’, turning Kolkata into a miniature Dubai for the UNESCO-listed Durga Puja festival.
Towering at 160 feet, a replica of the iconic Burj Khalifa stands as the centerpiece, surrounded by faithful recreations of other UAE ......read more
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Award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai is celebrating 25 years of redefining the loyalty experience.
To commemorate the milestone, Emirates has announced it will unveil a bespoke ’25 years’ aircraft livery that will traverse all corners of the globe starting next month.
Skywards gives back to its 37 million members with 25 days of generous giveaways.
Dubai, UAE: 25 September 2025 – 25 years of ......read more
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 Dubai, UAE – 25 September 2025: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, received at its Dubai headquarters the all-female Emirates ICC panel of match officials, ahead of their journey to India and Sri Lanka to mark the start of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The panel of 14 umpires and four match referees, representing 10 nationalities, paid homage to Emirates, the Global partner of the International ......read more
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 24 September 2025 (Geneva) —The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in partnership with Worley Consulting, has published a study demonstrating that sufficient sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock exists to enable the airline industry to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. All feedstocks considered meet stringent sustainability criteria and do not lead to changes in land use.
The study also identified ......read more
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