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Terrafugia goes where Ford feared to tread

In the post Second World War years, flying cars were mandatory sci-fi props. Several contemporary designs even made it into the air though none enjoyed commercial success. Read Article Terrafugia goes where Ford feared to tread

Flying cars roar into reality

The Terrafugia Transition lets you fly over traffic and point-to-point between more than 5,000 community airports around the United States. Courtesy Terrafugia

The flying car concept took a while to become reality but in America a company is on the verge of offering a version to the public. While the cost may be high, so is confidence that there is a viable market. Read Article Flying cars roar into reality

Emirates to delay 'wing crack' modifications because of late A380s delivery

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

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Flying cars roar into reality
The flying car concept took a while to become reality but in America a company is on the verge of offering a version to the public. While the cost may be high, so is confidence that there is a viable market.

David Black

Related: Terrafugia goes where Ford feared to tread

In pictures: The 300kph jet-fuel cars racing in Dubai

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Early lift-off for Dubai Airshow site
The new venue for the Dubai Airshow will be handed over to the show's organisers within the next three months.

David Black

Related: 'New era' as Dubai's second airport gets ready with cheap travel to Europe

Loose nut mars Dreamliner test

The 787 Dreamliner was grounded worldwide in January after batteries overheated on jets owned by ANA and Japan Airlines. Toshifumi Kitamura / AFP

A loose nut threatened to spoil the long awaited comeback of Boeing's cutting-edge aircraft after an electrical panel fault was reported on a test flight in Japan yesterday. Read Article Loose nut mars Dreamliner test

Indian airlines charge for once free services

India Dispatch: Indian airlines are now charging extra for services such as choosing seats in advance, as they aim to boost revenues in a challenging environment. Read Article Indian airlines charge for once free services

Air Arabia posts 20 per cent rise in profits

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

Airport check-in on metro and trains

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

Grounding of Boeing Dreamliner fleet cost Qatar Airways $200m

Arabian Travel Market: The grounding of the Qatar Airways Dreamliner fleet cost the carrier US$200 million in lost revenues. Read Article Grounding of Boeing Dreamliner fleet cost Qatar Airways $200m

Etihad Airways named Middle East's Leading Airline for seventh year

The airline also won the Middle East's Leading Airline First Class and Middle East's Leading Cabin Crew. Read Article Etihad Airways named Middle East's Leading Airline for seventh year

Qatar Airways' Boeing Dreamliner fleet back in flight

The first Qatar Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner returned to the air yesterday after a ruling by safety authorities in the United States that it was safe to fly again. Read Article Qatar Airways' Boeing Dreamliner fleet back in flight

Why Osh, Juba and Dushanbe make sense for flydubai

The low-cost-carrier flydubai is deploying a business model that has flourished beneath the radar of the bigger carriers in an effective expansion strategy. Read Article Why Osh, Juba and Dushanbe make sense for flydubai

Dubai airport passengers exceed 5 million again in March

Passenger traffic at Dubai's main airport exceeded 5 million people for the fourth straight month in March, jumping 20.6 per cent from a year earlier, airport authorities said on Monday. Read Article Dubai airport passengers exceed 5 million again in March

Japan's ANA tests Boeing Dreamliner after battery fix

A modified Dreamliner took to the skies over Tokyo on Sunday with top Boeing and ANA executives aboard, as the planemaker and its leading client sought to reassure passengers the jetliners are safe. Read Article Japan's ANA tests Boeing Dreamliner after battery fix

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Etihad Airways acquires Abu Dhabi airport service firms
Etihad Airways has acquired the three main ground handling companies of Abu Dhabi International Airport.

David Black

Related: Adac develops appetite for outsourced catering

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Medevac boost for Royal Jet
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.

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Related: A day in the life of a Royal Jet crew chief

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Air Arabia posts 20 per cent rise in profits
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.

David Black

Related: Air Arabia profits soar as passengers fly on a budget

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While the big-name carriers tend to hog the spotlight, their budget counterparts have quietly been building profits and adding passengers.

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Majid Al Futtaim to buy Carrefour hypermarkets

Carrefour in Mall of the Emirates, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Majid Al Futtaim will own 100 per cent of Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets’ shares, the Dubai-based retailer said in a statement after buying Carrefour's 25 per cent stake for €530 million. Majid Al Futtaim to buy Carrefour hypermarkets

China tourists asked to behave

The Emirates is becoming an increasingly popular destination for Chinese tourists. Fatima Al Marzouqi / The National

Chinese tourists, who have been flooding global destinations, including the Emirates, have been asked by a top Communist Party official to behave when abroad. China tourists asked to behave

IMF official urges caution amid resurgence in Dubai property

Controls are required to help guard against the risk of a repeat of the boom and bust cycle in the Dubai property market, Masood Ahmed, the director of the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia Department, said yesterday. IMF official urges caution amid resurgence in Dubai property