Air Arabia Consortium Gains AOC for New Dammam Budget Airline
A Saudi GACA-led consortium including Air Arabia has secured an AOC to launch a new budget airline based at Dammam's King Fahd International Airport.
Sep 15, 20264 min
Airlines
Air Arabia Stowaway Found in Gatwick Landing Gear
A body was discovered in the landing gear of an Air Arabia flight arriving at London Gatwick from Tangier on June 16, 2026.
Jun 19, 20263 min
Safety
UAE Airlines Launch Major 2026 Route Expansions
Etihad, flydubai, and Air Arabia are launching new international routes in 2026 to capture growth in the expanding Middle East aviation market.
Jun 19, 20264 min
Airlines
Air Arabia Flight G9 454 Diverts to Kochi After Engine Snag
An Air Arabia flight carrying 179 people diverted to Cochin International Airport due to a technical issue, landing safely with no operational impact.
Jun 13, 20263 min
Safety
Air Arabia Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Bird Strike
An Air Arabia Airbus A320 returned to Thiruvananthapuram following a suspected bird strike, impacting 166 passengers on the flight to Sharjah.
Jun 11, 20263 min
Safety
Passenger Opens Air Arabia Emergency Exit During Taxiing at Chennai Airport
A passenger opened an Air Arabia emergency exit on a taxiing A320 in Chennai, prompting a security response and delaying the return flight by 3 hours.
May 3, 20264 min
Safety