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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Salam Air ready for take-off as first A320 arrives in Muscat
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The airline's first aircraft, an Airbus A320, arrived in Muscat on November 18, 2016 to coincide with the country’s National Day, which celebrates...
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Emirates reveals new A380 interior for ultra-long-haul routes
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As part of a fleet renewal which has now seen the Gulf carrier retire the last of its A330 and A340 aircraft from commercial operation, Emirates...
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International tourism remains robust on global scale, but clear regional variations
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Destinations around the world welcomed 956 million international tourists between January and September 2016, according to the latest UNWTO World...
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Iraq takes big step to delivering future flight connectivity
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Iraq's Ministry of Transport has now signed a comprehensive agreement for a long-term strategic advisory and implementation project from Lufthansa...
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Boeing 787 celebrates five years of scheduled service
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Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) began operations of the Dreamliner on October 26, 2011. The airline currently has the largest 787 fleet...
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IATA predicts eastward shift in global operations as China, India, Indonesia and Vietnam rise
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The latest update to the association’s 20-Year Air Passenger Forecast suggests that the developing Asia-Pacific region will be the source of more...
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Airbus hits 10,000 deliveries, but where do they all fly?
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With the handover last week of an A350-900 to Singapore Airlines it underscored the company’s growth that has transformed a European upstart in the...
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Etihad shrinks in San Francisco to develop in Dallas
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) carrier Etihad Airways is to reduce the frequency of its flights between Abu Dhabi and San Francisco from early next...
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Emirates has good feeling for Florida potential
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Emirates Airline's new daily link between Dubai International Airport and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport will commence from...
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The Whisperjet continues to provide important network connections
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Fleet renewal projects at major operators across Europe mean that numerous BAe 146 and Avro RJ regional jetliners are now starting to come out of...
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Singapore hub shines at World Routes as Changi Airport takes Marketing Award
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Singapore's Changi Airport was also named as the winner in the over 50m passengers category, while Shannon Airport was honoured in the Under 4m...
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Chengdu adds nine more long-haul routes in World Routes signing
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A mix of existing and new airline partners officially signed-up to serve the fast-expanding Chinese gateway during a behind closed doors meeting on...
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Ras Al Khaimah - surviving in the shadow of the UAE hubs
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Ras Al Khaimah may have not followed the same journey as some of its sister emirates in the UAE, but it has been on a growth trajectory. Not being...
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Has the industry reached its tipping point?
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The year started optimistically with record low fuel prices and strong consumer demand, however a number of terrorist attacks, the UK Brexit...
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Virgin Australia looks for Perth promise for long-haul
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The new Virgin Australia service between Perth and Abu Dhabi will also open additional connection options for passengers travelling to and from the...
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Live content at World Routes 2016 reaches new heights
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World Routes is the only route development forum operating on a global scale, providing a meeting place for airlines, airports, tourism authorities...
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In the Spotlight: Chengdu's largest O&D markets
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As we approach this year's World Routes forum, we take a closer look at the main O&D markets from Chengdu, including a number of international...
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Saudia goes 'Regional' with the A330
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The A330-300 Regional is optimised for missions up to 2,700 nm (5-hour flight) covering short to medium haul routes and offers significant cost...
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Attention World Routes Attendees! Which new route do you want to learn more about in Chengdu?
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Have you wondered what enticed an airline to a certain destination? What the data says about demand on the city pair and connecting markets? What...
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LATEST ISSUE of Routes News NOW ONLINE
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The latest issue of the air service development magazine, Routes News, is now available to view.