Emirates Expands Autism Travel Rehearsals to Over 40 Global Cities
Emirates has expanded its Travel Rehearsal program to over 40 cities, helping more than 250 families with autistic children prepare for air travel.
Apr 20, 20264 min
Airlines
16+ Airlines Suspend Dubai Flights Amid Capacity Curbs Through May
Over 16 international airlines suspended Dubai flights after DXB capped foreign carriers at one daily round-trip until May 31 due to regional conflict.
Apr 20, 20265 min
Regulatory
Boeing 777X Cleared for Final FAA Tests Ahead of 2027 Service Entry
Boeing's 777-9 has been cleared by the FAA for final certification testing, putting the delayed widebody on a path for a potential 2027 service entry.
Apr 11, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Emirates Maintains Reduced Schedule to 100+ Destinations Amid Ceasefire
Emirates is operating a reduced flight schedule to over 100 destinations following a US-Iran ceasefire, impacting global travel through the Gulf hub.
Apr 11, 20264 min
Airlines
Emirates 777 Denied Indian Airspace Over Flight Plan Filing Error
An Emirates Boeing 777 was briefly denied entry into Indian airspace after its flight plan was mistakenly filed as a non-scheduled charter service.
Apr 9, 20265 min
Regulatory
Boeing 777-9 Challenges A350-1000 Amid Protracted Certification Delays
Boeing's delayed 777-9 is set to challenge the established Airbus A350-1000, creating new competition in the lucrative long-haul widebody market.
Apr 4, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Premium Economy Divide: Emirates and Lufthansa Highlight Cabin Quality Gap
A growing divide in Premium Economy offerings is highlighted by the contrast between Emirates' 'business light' product and Lufthansa's 'economy plus'...
Apr 4, 20264 min
Airlines
Boeing Targets 2027 for 777-9 Delivery After FAA Test Clearance
Boeing's 777-9 program advances with FAA flight test clearance, now targeting a delayed 2027 entry into service against the Airbus A350-1000.
Apr 3, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Emirates & Etihad Suspend Flights as UAE Closes Airspace
Emirates and Etihad Airways have suspended most flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi after the UAE GCAA closed airspace due to escalating regional conflicts.
Mar 28, 20265 min
Safety
Dubai International Airport Open Amid Regional Tensions, Delays Persist
Dubai International Airport (DXB) remains open but faces significant delays due to regional airspace restrictions and adverse weather impacting operations.
Mar 24, 20264 min
Airports
Boeing 777-9 Secures Key FAA Approval, Nearing 2027 Service Entry
Boeing's 777-9 received a key FAA approval, advancing the delayed widebody jet toward a planned 2027 commercial debut with launch customer Lufthansa.
Mar 21, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Iran Conflict Forces Airlines Into Massive Detours, 'Flights to Nowhere'
Middle East airspace closures are forcing airlines into long detours and 'flights to nowhere,' cancelling over 30,000 services since the conflict began.
Mar 21, 20265 min
Airlines
Sri Lanka Pitches Mattala Airport as Gulf Carrier Contingency Hub
Sri Lanka proposes Mattala Airport as a contingency hub for Gulf carriers facing severe Middle East airspace closures disrupting long-haul flights.
Mar 21, 20264 min
Airlines
Boeing Faces 777X Backlog Risk from Middle East Carrier Reliance
Boeing faces significant backlog risk as 14% of its orders, especially for the 777X, are concentrated with Middle Eastern carriers amid instability.
Mar 16, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Drone Strike Halts All Flights at Dubai International Airport (DXB)
A suspected drone strike on a fuel tank at Dubai International Airport (DXB) halted all flights, forcing mass diversions amid escalating regional conflict.
Mar 16, 20265 min
Airports
Dubai Authority Grounds All Flights; Emirates Halts DXB Operations
Emirates has suspended all Dubai flights after the DCAA grounded all DXB operations amid ongoing regional missile threats from Iran.
Mar 16, 20264 min
Safety
Airbus A380 Schedules Over 7,700 Flights Globally for March 2026
The global Airbus A380 fleet has 7,701 flights scheduled for March 2026, with Emirates operating 66%, underscoring its niche on high-demand routes.
Mar 16, 20265 min
Airlines
Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Aviation, Reroutes Flights Worldwide
The conflict involving Iran is forcing global flight reroutes and cancellations, driving up ticket prices and affecting millions of passengers worldwide.
Mar 16, 20265 min
Business
Boeing 777-9 Delays Intensify A350-1000 Widebody Rivalry
Boeing's 777-9 delivery delay to 2027 strengthens the market position of the Airbus A350-1000, intensifying competition in the long-haul sector.
Mar 15, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing 777-9 Delays to 2027 Boost Airbus A350 Widebody Sales
Boeing's 777-9 delivery is delayed to 2027 due to certification issues, pushing major customers like Emirates towards the competing Airbus A350.
Mar 14, 20264 min
Manufacturing