Emirates May Convert 35 Boeing 787s to 777X Jets
Emirates is considering converting its 35-aircraft Boeing 787 order into 777X widebodies due to persistent delivery delays.
Oct 9, 20263 min
Airlines
Emirates Launches Helsinki Flights With New A350 Service
Emirates launched daily flights from Dubai to Helsinki using an Airbus A350-900 as the airline reaches 93% of its pre-disruption capacity.
Oct 8, 20263 min
Airlines
EASA Orders Urgent Airbus A380 Wing Spar Inspections
The EASA ordered urgent inspections on 16 Airbus A380s after discovering wing spar cracks that could compromise structural integrity.
Sep 15, 20264 min
Safety
Emirates Winter Booking Momentum Grows Amid Fleet Expansion
Emirates carried 8.6 million passengers this summer and enters winter with strong demand as it accelerates fleet retrofits and network growth.
Sep 15, 20264 min
Airlines
Emirates Reports 8.7 Million Passengers, 93% Capacity Recovery
Emirates recorded 8.7 million passengers in July and August 2026, reaching 93% of pre-disruption seat capacity as its global network nears full...
Sep 11, 20264 min
Airlines
Starlink Receives 10-Year UAE License for Aviation Connectivity
The UAE's TDRA granted Starlink a 10-year license to operate satellite services, bolstering inflight connectivity for carriers like Emirates.
Sep 6, 20263 min
Airlines
Lufthansa Technik Renews Emirates A380 Maintenance Deal
Lufthansa Technik and Emirates have extended their A380 heavy maintenance agreement, securing service at the Manila facility through 2030.
Sep 2, 20264 min
Airlines
Emirates A380 Business Class: Best Seats and Layout
Emirates is investing $2 billion to retrofit its fleet of 116 Airbus A380s, which feature a 76-seat upper deck business class cabin.
Aug 18, 20265 min
Airlines
UAE Airlines Resume Overflights of Iranian Airspace
UAE airlines resumed flights through Iranian airspace in August 2026, reducing travel times by 40 minutes on key routes like Dubai to Baku.
Aug 16, 20265 min
Airlines
Emirates A380 Swapped for 777s on Two Major US Routes
Emirates will suspend A380 service to IAD and IAH, replacing them with Boeing 777s due to airspace constraints and a 50.7% route load factor.
Aug 16, 20265 min
Airlines
Emirates 777F Diverts to Karachi After Engine Problem
An Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 777F diverted to Karachi following an engine issue during a flight from Osaka to Dubai.
Jul 13, 20264 min
Safety
Emirates Plans Airbus A380 Service for Hyderabad Expansion
Emirates is evaluating the launch of Airbus A380 flights to Hyderabad and potential MRO facility investments at new regional airports in Telangana.
Jul 11, 20264 min
Airlines
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
Flydubai Launches Daily Dubai to Bangkok Don Mueang Route
Flydubai launched daily flights between Dubai and Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport, strengthening its Southeast Asian network via an Emirates partnership.
Jul 2, 20263 min
Airlines
Emirates Adds Third Daily Flight to Nairobi
Emirates has launched a third daily flight between Dubai and Nairobi, increasing weekly frequency to 21 and expanding vital cargo and passenger capacity.
Jul 2, 20263 min
Airlines
EASA Orders Urgent Airbus A380 Inspections for Wing Cracks
EASA mandated urgent inspections of 16 Airbus A380 wing mid spars following the discovery of structural cracking.
Jun 26, 20264 min
Safety
Emirates Faces Fleet Gap Amid 777X and A350 Delays
Emirates is mitigating a capacity gap caused by ongoing Boeing 777X and Airbus A350 delivery delays through a $5 billion fleet-wide retrofit program.
Jun 25, 20263 min
Airlines
EASA Orders Urgent Inspections for 16 Airbus A380s
The EASA has mandated emergency inspections of 16 Airbus A380 aircraft due to newly discovered cracks in wing mid-spar structural components.
Jun 24, 20263 min
Safety
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