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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Emirates to Launch Transatlantic Link between Milan and New York
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) carrier Emirates Airline will once again launch direct transatlantic flights between mainland Europe and North America...
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Washington Dulles Welcomes Etihad Airways Inaugural
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Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has inaugurated non-stop daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Washington,...
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Wizz Air and nasair to Launch Dubai World Central Passenger Operations
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) airport operator, Dubai Airports has confirmed that Dubai World Central will open its doors to passengers for the first...
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New Flight Options Available between Qatar and China
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Officials from Qatar and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to increase the number of flights that can operate between the two...
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New Terminal Opening Boosts Queen Alia Airport's Capacity
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The new terminal building at Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in Jordan was formally opened on March 21, 2013 after having a...
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Qatar Airways Adds Basra and Sulaymaniyah to Iraqi Network
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As part of its ongoing network expansion Qatar Airways has revealed it will add two further destinations to its network in Iraq with the launch of...
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Garuda Indonesia Signs Codeshare with Etihad Airways
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Etihad Airways and Garuda Indonesia have announced a number of new codeshare destinations in Indonesia, Europe, the Middle East, Singapore and...
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Jet Airways Deepens Etihad Airways Partnership
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Independent Indian carrier Jet Airways has recently deepened its relationship with United Arab Emirates (UAE) national Etihad Airways, a deal that...
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Emirates Makes Celebratory A380 Flight to Mauritius
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) carrier Emirates Airline this week operated the first ever commercial flight of an Airbus A380 to the Indian Ocean...
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Air Arabia to serve Sri Lanka's new Hambantota International Airport
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) low-cost carrier Air Arabia is to increase links from the Gulf state to Sri Lanka with the introduction of flights...
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Qatar Airways Forced to Cut Network Growth Due to Dreamliner Delays
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Fast-expanding Gulf carrier Qatar Airways has been forced to scale back its growth plans due to the ongoing grounding of the world’s Boeing...
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Etihad Secures Martinair Cargo Jumbo to Boost Freight Activities
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) national carrier Etihad Airways has further deepened its already extensive operational and marketing partnership with...
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Etihad Airways to Introduce 777-300ER on Melbourne Route
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) national carrier Etihad Airways is to boost capacity on its daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne, Australia...
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FlyDubai Boosts Pakistan Low-Cost Presence
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) low-cost carrier, FlyDubai is to launch flights to two further destinations in Pakistan as it continues its rapid...
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Emirates Adds Clark as Second Destination in the Philippines
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) carrier, Emirates Airline is to introduce a second destination in the Philippines as it seeks to keep track with...
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AirAsia X Inaugurates Jeddah Service
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Asian long-haul, low-cost carrier AirAsia X inaugurated flights between its Kuala Lumpur International Airport base and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia on...
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Iraqi Airways Confirms Return to London
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Iraqi Airways is to resume flights to London from Baghdad and Sulaimaniyah from early next month after receiving approval from the UK Civil...
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Air Arabia Confirms Baghdad Expansion
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) low-cost carrier Air Arabia is to inaugurate services between its Sharjah International Airport base and the Iraqi...
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Royal Jordanian to Offer Algiers Connection
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Oneworld alliance member Royal Jordanian is to introduce its first scheduled link into Algeria this month with the inauguration of air services...
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Queen Alia International Airport Enters Landmark Year
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A record-breaking 2012 is to be followed by a milestone 2013 at Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), the main international...