Israel Extends Dubai Flight Ban Through October 2026
Israel has extended its ban on flights to the UAE until October 2026 as international airlines suspend operations amid regional geopolitical tensions.
Jul 14, 20264 min
Safety
UAE Certifies World’s First Commercial Vertiport in Dubai
The UAE's GCAA has certified the VDX vertiport in Dubai, a 3,100-square-meter hub designed to handle 170,000 passengers annually.
Jul 13, 20263 min
Regulatory
Emirates to Deploy A380 on Delhi Route Starting October
Emirates will launch A380 services on the Delhi-Dubai route from October 25, expanding premium economy availability to six Indian cities.
Jul 9, 20263 min
Airlines
Emirates Adds Third Daily Dubai-Cape Town A350 Flight
Emirates launched its third daily service from Dubai to Cape Town using an Airbus A350-900, increasing its South African network to 56 weekly flights.
Jul 3, 20264 min
Airlines
Al Maktoum International Airport Hits Key 2032 Milestones
Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport is progressing on a $35 billion expansion to reach a 150-million passenger capacity by 2032.
Jun 23, 20264 min
Airports
Emirates Ends Emergency Flight Waiver on May 31, 2026
Emirates will conclude its emergency travel waiver on May 31, 2026, reverting to standard ticketing policies following regional airspace stabilization.
May 24, 20264 min
Airlines
Bayanat Installs Weather Sensors at Dubai eVTOL Vertiport
Bayanat Engineering is installing Vaisala meteorological sensors at Dubai's first commercial vertiport to support Joby Aviation's 2026 eVTOL launch.
May 17, 20265 min
Technology
Emirates A380 Unveils New UAE Flag Livery
Emirates has unveiled a special UAE flag livery on its A380 (A6-EVG) as part of the 'This Flag Will Always Fly' national campaign.
May 10, 20264 min
Airlines
Emirates Group Announces 20-Week Bonus on $6.6B Profit
Emirates Group will pay 130,919 employees a 20-week bonus after reporting a record $6.6 billion annual profit for its 2025-26 financial year.
May 8, 20265 min
Business
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
UAE Reopens Airspace After Halting Flights Amid Iran Threats
The UAE's GCAA has reopened national airspace after a temporary closure prompted by intercepted missile and drone threats originating from Iran.
Mar 17, 20264 min
Safety
Air Canada Suspends Dubai Flights Until May Amid Middle East Tensions
Air Canada has suspended Toronto-Dubai flights until May 1 due to regional conflict, shifting capacity to its Delhi route to provide alternate travel options.
Mar 14, 20265 min
Airlines
UK Opens Booking Portal for Dubai Repatriation Flights
The UK Foreign Office has opened a booking portal for government charter flights to repatriate British nationals stranded in Dubai by regional conflict.
Mar 9, 20264 min
Regulatory
Governments Issue 'Do Not Travel' Warnings for UAE Amidst Conflict
Multiple Western governments have issued 'Do Not Travel' advisories for the UAE due to regional conflict, missile strikes, and widespread flight disruptions.
Mar 8, 20264 min
Safety
Virgin Atlantic Suspends Dubai Route After Airspace Closure
Virgin Atlantic suspended its Dubai flights after regional conflict forced a 16-hour flight to nowhere, highlighting operational risks in the Middle East.
Mar 8, 20264 min
Safety
Private Jet Charters Surge from Gulf as Fares Hit €200,000
Wealthy travelers are paying up to €200,000 for private jet charters out of the Gulf as regional conflict closes major airports like Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Mar 7, 20264 min
Business
Canada Organizes Flights to Evacuate Citizens from Dubai Amid Conflict
Global Affairs Canada is organizing charter and commercial flights to repatriate citizens stranded in Dubai due to widespread flight cancellations from the conflict.
Mar 7, 20265 min
Regulatory