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Terrafugia Transition: 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

May 24, 2013

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 Terrafugia Transition: flying cars roar into reality

David Black

Aviation

Early lift-off for Dubai Airshow site

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May 22, 2013

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

David Black

Aviation

Etihad Airways acquires Abu Dhabi airport service firms

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May 20, 2013

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

David Black

Aviation

Blue skies for low-cost airlines across Arabian Gulf

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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

David Black

Aviation

Medevac boost for Royal Jet

Royal Jet's existing fleet would be replaced by newer models. Above, aboard a Royal Jet Boeing 737. Philip Cheung / The National

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

David Black

Aviation

Air Arabia posts 20 per cent rise in profits

The Sharjah-based airline has continued to build on its strong performance last year.Pawan Singh / The National

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

David Black

Aviation

Emirates Airline hits new heights with 52% rise in profit

Emirates Airline's revenue reached a record high of Dh73.1 billion. Karim Sahib / AFP

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

David Black

Aviation

Dubai International Airport runway upgrades to reduce flights in 2014

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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

David Black

Aviation

Crowded skies threaten Arabian Gulf airlines' growth plans

A lack of effective coordination between the various national airspace managements across the GCC and airport administrations is causing flight delays and increases in fuel costs. Stephen Lock / The National

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

David Black

Aviation

Equity deal ruled out by Qantas and Emirates

May 07, 2013

Arabian Travel Market: The chief executives of Emirates Airline and Qantas have ruled out a future equity deal arising out of the current partnership. Read Article Equity deal ruled out by Qantas and Emirates

David Black

BUSINESS

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Video: TDIC on the Louvre and Saadiyat Beach Villa project

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Video: Aldar optimistic about key developments

Video: Aldar optimistic about key developments(Video)

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Video: Facebook ventures into the travel sector

Video: Facebook ventures into the travel sector(Video)

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Video: A look inside the Kaloti gold refinery

Video: A look inside the Kaloti gold refinery(Video)

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