GE Aerospace’s proprietary lean operating model, will help drive continuous improvement beyond the investment. 2024-2025 investment includes capacity expansion, enhanced training, additional tooling, and a 30% increase in headcount. Dubai: On the sidelines of MRO Middle East, GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) announced a $10 million investment in its two maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities in […]
ABU DHABI: UAE airlines have had to cancel and divert several flights due to the closure of airspace in some countries, caused by increasing regional tensions. The rising instability has forced many airlines to adjust their flight schedules to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. Flights headed to destinations impacted by airspace closures are […]
MUMBAI: Widespread outages of Microsoft 365 applications disrupted operations for banks, airlines, television networks, and healthcare systems globally. The issues, stemming from a technical glitch in CrowdStrike’s antivirus software used by Microsoft, led to thousands of flight cancellations and delays, impacting both public and retail services. No delays at Sharjah Airport and Emirates during global […]
The world’s best airlines have been rated and ranked in an influential award ceremony hosted by AirlineRatings.com. Qatar Airways was named Airline of the Year for 2024, surpassing previous winners like Air New Zealand, Korean Air, Cathay Pacific Airways, and Emirates. Also read: Etihad Airways partners with five airlines, easing travel connections for passengers The […]
New Delhi: Singapore Airlines, clinched the title of the world’s best airline last year, announced it will offer its employees a bonus worth nearly eight months of salary. On Wednesday, the company disclosed a record annual net profit of $1.98 billion for the fiscal year 2023 to 2024. “The demand for air travel remained buoyant” […]
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has forged new partnerships with five airlines to enhance travel options for passengers globally. These alliances with Kam Air, SKY express, Rex Airlines, Jeju Air, and Myanmar Airways International extend Etihad Airways connections across diverse destinations. Through interline agreements, travelers can seamlessly book their entire journey on one ticket and have […]
Following Iran’s launch of drones and missiles at Israel, major airlines in the UAE have announced their resumption of operations in the region. Emirates Airlines, after cancelling and rerouting some flights due to temporary airspace closures, is now set to resume scheduled operations to and from Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq. Flydubai acknowledged the impact on […]
In an effort to draw in high-end leisure visitors, Etihad Airways brought back its Airbus SE A380 superjumbos after a three-year hiatus. However, worries are being raised about the durability of the post-COVID vacation boom. This summer, the Abu Dhabi-based airline will deploy four of its ten A380s to London Heathrow Airport, where it will […]
Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, toured the Emirates Engineering Centre on Wednesday, accompanied by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE; and Sheikh Ahmed […]
A new airline has been ranked first on Airline Ratings’ ranking of the top airlines in the globe. The Airline Ratings awards honor the best in the aviation sector and place airlines according to the effectiveness of their innovation, their network of routes, and the degree of safety they maintain. Air New Zealand surpassed Qatar […]
Losing something while travelling is quite a nightmare especially when it is checked in with the airlines. For Rachel DeGolia, this came true when her irreplaceable collection of family letters from the 1940s to 1970s was left on a plane as it pulled into Chicago Midway Airport. The tragedy turned to relief — even triumph after […]
