Explained: Emirates’ Strong South African Growth
Emirates has operated scheduled services to South Africa for almost three decades. The airline has established itself as a top choice for many travelers to and from the country. How did it achieve this? Since the introduction of scheduled flights…
Analysis: Chinese Carriers Double Down on the Middle East
Abu Dhabi welcomed its first Chinese carrier in a decade; Doha welcomed its first-ever Chinese airline last year; Cairo welcomed back Hainan and China Eastern, who have not served the country in almost a decade; Istanbul welcomed two new Chinese…
Flydubai Reports Record-Setting Profitability in 2023
One of the biggest carriers in the Arabian Gulf region, Dubai-based flydubai, recently announced its full-year results for 2023. The airline reached and surpassed its records in all key areas. The pandemic slowdown looks like a mere trampoline bounce in…
Where Could Flydubai Send its Dreamliners
During the recent Dubai Airshow, Flydubai announced a historic order for 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The type will be the first-ever widebody jet in the carrier's fleet. A Dense Short Haul Network Flydubai operates to many destinations across its home…
Emirates Announces Massive Maintenance Base at Dubai World Central
At the Dubai Airshow, Emirates announced it would be adding a massive new engineering facility at Dubai World Central Airport, also known as Al Maktoum International Airport. The carrier is going to invest nearly $1 billion into developing a modern…