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 18 November 2025 (Brussels) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated its strong concern that proposed reforms by the European Parliament to EU261 consumer rights regulation will entrench and worsen its flaws, which have ensured ever-rising costs to consumers and airlines, while failing to tackle the main concerns of passengers.
The shortcomings of EU261 have been known for years. In June, European governments ......read more
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 Partnership to unlock offtake and distribution of UAE-produced SAF, supporting national decarbonisation goals
Dubai, UAE; 18 November 2025: HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, witnessed the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ENOC and MENA Biofuels, part of the Mercantile & Maritime Group, at the Dubai Airshow 2025. The MoU will see the two ......read more
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The Dubai-based carrier signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a new aircraft order valued at USD 24 billion, to be delivered from 2031
The agreement is for 150 firm A321neo aircraft with 100 options, underscoring the carrier’s confidence in Dubai’s growth plans
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 November 2025: The Dubai-based carrier, flydubai, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 150 ......read more
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 Dubai, UAE, 18 November 2025: Emirates has been voted 'Best Airline in the World' for the 8th consecutive year, at the esteemed ULTRAs travel awards held in Dubai yesterday. Based on votes from Ultratravel's global network of 1.2 million travellers, Emirates also scooped the 'Airline with the Best Premium Economy Class' award, as well as a prestigious 'Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to Global Aviation' ......read more
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 Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 November 2025 – flydubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 150 A321neo aircraft making the airline a new Airbus customer. The agreement underscores the carrier's confidence in Dubai's growth plans.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai, signed the MoU agreement with Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft at Airbus, at the signing ......read more
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 DUBAI AIRSHOW 2025 – November 18th, 2025
EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING, a subsidiary of EGYPTAIR HOLDING, today announced a major strategic milestone at the Dubai Airshow 2025, confirming its qualification as an AIRBUS Supplier for airframe base maintenance services. This qualification officially positions EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING as a key Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) partner for AIRBUS aircraft ......read more
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The agreement marks the first time Archer will make its proprietary, dual use advanced powertrain technology, currently in use on its Midnight eVTOL aircraft, available to a third party, introducing a new revenue stream.
Deal underscores the potential value of Archer’s core technology, further highlighting the importance of Archer’s strategic decision to vertically integrate its design and manufacturing of the battery ......read more
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 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – 17 November 2025: The largest ever edition of Dubai Airshow opened today at Dubai World Central (DWC) – Dubai Airshow Site. Held from 17 to 21 November under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and with 8,000 square meters of new exhibition space to accommodate demand, industry leaders are convening in Dubai ......read more
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Dubai, UAE – 17 November 2025: The Advanced Military Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Center (AMMROC), a leading provider of military aviation MRO services, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Boeing Global Services during Dubai Airshow 2025 to explore collaboration opportunities in component maintenance, repair, and overhaul services and industrial initiatives.
Under the terms of the MoU, the parties will work together ......read more
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 Dubai, UAE - Etihad Airways’ brand-new Airbus A321LR takes pride of place on static display at Dubai Airshow – the region’s only narrowbody aircraft featuring private First Suites. With extended range and significantly improved fuel efficiency, this next-generation aircraft serves routes from Abu Dhabi to destinations including Chiang Mai, Dusseldorf, Krabi, Phnom Penh, Phuket, Tunis and Zurich, delivering genuine ......read more
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Effective crisis leadership is defined by calm decision-making, clarity of communication, and credible coordination under pressure
April 2024’s record-breaking rainfall in Dubai reinforced the importance of planning, trust, and multi-agency readiness
Key discussions on resilience, leadership, and collaboration will shape the agenda at the Intersec 2026 International Security Leaders’ Summit, taking place from 12–14 ......read more
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Agreement includes options to convert Emirates' latest order into the 777-8 or 777-10, providing strong backing for Boeing's 777-10 feasibility study.
Emirates to remain largest customer and operator of the Boeing 777 with a total orderbook of 280 aircraft including freighters; and the largest GE9X customer with a total of 540 engines on order to power its 777X fleet, including the additional 130 units signed today.
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flydubai and GE Aerospace have signed an agreement for 60 GEnx-1B engines to power the airline’s new fleet of Boeing 787-9s
Agreement also includes spare engines and long-term services support
Order supports flydubai’s first widebody fleet, fuelling the airline’s growth ambitions
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 17 November 2025: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, and GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) today announced a new ......read more
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 Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 17 November 2025: Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports; Steve Allen, CEO of dnata; and Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai, came together at Dubai Airshow 2025 to mark the launch of the world's first Sustainability Showcase, a pioneering initiative demonstrating how a fully sustainable aircraft turnaround can be achieved through innovation, technology, and collaboration.
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 Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 16 November 2025 – Airbus has unveiled its Global Market Forecast 2025 for the region, spotlighting the Middle East as one of the fastest-growing aviation regions over the next two decades.
The forecast reveals that the region's in-service fleet will surge from 1,480 aircraft in 2024 to 3,700 by 2044. Airbus forecasts a requirement for 4,080 new passenger aircraft deliveries in the Middle East in ......read more
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 Dubai, UAE, 14 November 2025: Emirates is advising all customers of a significant travel surge throughout the month of December. With peak tourist season in full swing, a myriad of local events and recent changes to the KHDA calendar ensuring schools are closed for most of December - Emirates is planning for more than 2.3 million departures over the next few weekends, and more than 2.5 million arrivals.
Emirates strongly recommends that ......read more
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 Dubai, UAE, 14 November 2025: Emirates is poised for a standout presence at the Dubai Airshow 2025, showcasing a diverse range of innovative products alongside introducing technologies that offer a glimpse into how air travel will evolve in the years ahead.
Emirates will showcase all three commercial aircraft types in its fleet: the Airbus A380, Boeing 777, and Airbus A350, the latest addition to the family. Emirates Flight Training ......read more
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 Dubai, UAE, 13 November 2025 – Working in close coordination with the National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) at UAE University, Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, transported Arab Satellite 813 from Dubai to its launch site. The collaboration marks a milestone in the UAE's space journey and highlights the unrivalled strength of the UAE’s global logistics ......read more
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 Airline’s worldwide rollout of SITA’s SD-WAN sets a new benchmark for aviation connectivity and performance
GENEVA – 13 November 2025 – Airlines today face the dual challenge of rising passenger volumes and increasingly complex digital operations. Legacy networks are stretched thin, making it harder to keep global outstations connected, secure, and resilient. To overcome these pressures, Qatar Airways, one of ......read more
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 Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 13 November 2025: Dubai Airports, in collaboration with dnata, flydubai, and over 30 other industry collaborators, will debut the world’s first Sustainability Showcase at Dubai Airshow 2025, taking place from 17–21 November at Dubai World Central (DWC) – Dubai Airshow Site. Returning under the new theme, ‘The Future is Here,’ this year’s edition of Dubai Airshow is set to be ......read more
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111 motorised assets mobilised to support static and flying displays
Electric, hybrid and bio-diesel fleet featured in world-first sustainability showcase
Global GSE modernisation part of dnata's $210 million investment drive
Dubai, UAE, November 12, 2025: dnata is providing extensive on-ground support for the Dubai Airshow 2025, deploying more than 100 ground support vehicles to ensure aircraft move safely and efficiently ......read more
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 DUBAI, UAE 12 November 2025: When the Dubai Airshow opens its doors on 17 November, behind the incredible aircraft displays and billion-dollar deals will be an equally impressive operation: Emirates Flight Catering’s (EKFC) culinary mission to blend extraordinary scale with precision.
EKFC, the official caterer for Dubai Airshow 2025, is preparing to serve over 300,000 meals to a diverse audience of aviation and aerospace ......read more
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 The Dubai-based carrier’s announcement reinforces its commitment to fostering a positive safety culture and collaboration with the global aviation industry and key government stakeholders
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 11 November 2025: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has taken a significant step towards further strengthening its safety culture by signing the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Safety Leadership ......read more
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The airline is driving regional progress by integrating the latest-generation truck technology to its fleet
Builds on the airline’s order of 5 hydrogen trucks, as part of its commitment to implementing fuel saving initiatives across ground operations
Dubai, UAE, 10 November 2025 – Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, has upgraded its on-road fleet of trucks with the ......read more
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Total Revenues increased by 4.9% year-over-year, amounting to approximately 7 billion USD in the third quarter of 2025. In the first nine months of the year, Total Revenues surpassed 17.8 billion USD.
The third quarter Profit from Main Operations was recorded as 1.1 billion USD, bringing the total for the January–September 2025 period to 1.7 billion USD.
Consolidated assets amounted to 43.2 billion USD, while total employment ......read more
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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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