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May 19, 2013
Gas carriers cornered the largest chunk of global shipping investment last year since 2005, just as the profits to be made from shipping liquefied natural gas are falling to their lowest in almost two years. Read Article Shipping investment focuses on gas
May 19, 2013
The late delivery of new Airbus A380s has forced Emirates Airlines to push back by two months work to fix potential wing cracks on its existing fleet of superjumbos. Read Article Emirates to delay 'wing crack' modifications because of late A380s delivery
May 16, 2013
While the big-name carriers tend to hog the spotlight, their budget counterparts have quietly been building profits and adding passengers. Read Article Blue skies for low-cost airlines across Arabian Gulf
May 15, 2013
Royal Jet, the Abu Dhabi-based executive jet company, marked its 10th anniversary by unveiling a bold new corporate identity, and announcing plans to change its fleet and operating base. Read Article Medevac boost for Royal Jet
May 14, 2013
Sharjah-based airline has reported net profit of Dh59 million in first quarter on the back of a 22 per cent jump in revenue as it carried a record 1.4 million passengers. Read Article Air Arabia posts 20 per cent rise in profits
May 10, 2013
Emirates Airline lifted profits by 52 per cent as the world's number one carrier by international traffic carried more than 39 million passengers across its fast expanding route network. Read Article Emirates Airline hits new heights with 52% rise in profit
May 09, 2013
The extensive runway enhancement project at Dubai International will take place over 80 days next year and will see passenger flights reduced and all cargo, charter and general aviation flights diverted to Dubai World Central. Read Article Dubai International Airport runway upgrades to reduce flights in 2014
May 09, 2013
Lack of effective coordination between national airspace managements across the GCC and airport administrations is causing flight delays and increases in fuel costs. Read Article Crowded skies threaten Arabian Gulf airlines' growth plans
May 07, 2013
Dubai World Central is to be directly served by the city of Dubai's metro system, and the national Etihad Rail passenger network when it comes into being. Read Article Airport check-in on metro and trains
May 07, 2013
Arabian Travel Market: Etihad Airways will place its EY code on flghts from Johannesburg to 10 South African Airways destinations as part of the deal. Read Article Etihad signs deal with South African Airways
