Middle East
The latest aviation news and new air services from the world’s leading airlines, airports and tourism authorities in the Middle East.
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easyJet Adds Aircraft at Amsterdam Base
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Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport was actually easyJet's first destination outside of the UK back in 1996 but it has taken almost 20 years for the...
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Where Does the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Fly?
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Routesonline provides an update on the current schedules of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. We also reveal the network size of each operator and the top...
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Where Does the Airbus A350XWB Fly? July 2015 Network Update
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Every month Routesonline provides an update on the current schedules of five latest aircraft programmes, highlighting the routes the types are...
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Firnas Airways Plans to Pioneer New Era in Economy
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A new UK long-haul carrier plans to launch operations late next year and bring a welcome upgrade for Economy passengers with a new business...
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Kuwait Airways Ready to Enter New Era With A330-200 Debut
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The arrival of the first A330-200 marks the latest stage of a fleet-renewal programme which will eventually include the arrival of new A350s and...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Inaugural Routes Middle East & Africa A Huge Success
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The first ever Routes Middle East & Africa forum took place in the Kingdom of Bahrain earlier this month and attracted over 40 airlines, 66...
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Middle East Expected to see the Highest Growth by 2034
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Both Boeing and Airbus have released their long term forecasts of passenger and cargo traffic, as well as regional-jet manufacturers, Bombardier...
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‘New’ Salalah International Airport Opens its Doors
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The new airport, which cost over 300 million Omani riyals, aims to enhance tourism given Salalah’s moderate weather during the summer attracts...
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Qatar Airways Brings Premium Aircraft Operation to Jeddah Route
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The Gulf carrier has boosted its capacity into Jeddah for the last nine consecutive years and currently operates a mix of Airbus A330-200,...
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Etihad Airways Welcomes Europe’s Aviation Policy Review
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In a detailed submission to the Commission, the airline advocates a policy which actively facilitates competition and consumer choice, addresses...
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Around 45,000 new Aircraft Deliveries Expected by 2034
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Both Boeing and Airbus have released their long term forecasts of passenger and cargo traffic, amidst the Paris Air Show this week, as well as...
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Saudia to Launch New A330-300 Regional
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The A330-300 Regional is set to boost capacity on several of Saudi Arabian Airlines most in-demand routes, enabling the airline to better serve the...
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Global Airlines to Become More Profitable in 2015
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Global airlines are expected to record a collective $29.3 billion net profit this year, according to a new forecast from the International Air...
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Etihad to Deploy Dreamliner to Zurich
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Etihad Airways has said that introducing the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Zurich made logical sense as there has been a strong interest from Swiss...
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Qatar Airways Grows Saudi Arabian Network
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The new four times weekly link to Abha, the capital of Asir, a south-western province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a location gaining...
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Air Arabia Looks at New Country Markets
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The recent formation and launch of Air Arabia Jordan is unlikely to be the last incarnation of the Air Arabia brand and group chief executive...
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flynas Prepared for New Saudi Arabian Entrants
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Saudi Arabian carrier flynas is prepared for growing competition in its home market from new entrants Al Maha Airways and Saudi Gulf Airlines and...
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Dubai Airports Plans Airport Facilities to Span Generations
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Dubai International (DXB) has established itself as one of the world’s preferred passenger and cargo hubs linking east and west offering...
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Wizz Air Announces Another Route to Dubai
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The airline will operate the route twice-weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays to Dubai World Central Airport, where it became the first airline to...
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Air Arabia Jordan adds Medina to Growing Network
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Start-up Air Arabia Jordan has announced the launch of flights to Medina in Saudi Arabia from Amman from June 10, 2015.