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Zayed International Airport launched 39 routes and gained seven airline customers in 2025. Photo: AD Airports

Zayed International Airport handled record 32.5 million passengers in 2025

Abu Dhabi’s annual airport traffic exceeds 30 million for first time

Emirates airline to hire 20,000 staff including pilots and cabin crew by 2030

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Bahrain's Gulf Air latest regional carrier to add Starlink for free on-board Wi-Fi

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An illustration of the Cabin Crew Village, to be built by Emirates airline at Dubai Investments Park. Photo: Emirates

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More flights will now take place between Dubai International Airport and the Philippines. Reuters

UAE airlines given green light for more Manila flights

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An Airbus A320 takes off from the company's headquarters in Toulouse, France. It has faced inspections over an issue with the top-selling model. AFP

Airbus jet deliveries decline in November as production issues increase pressure

European plane maker needs to deliver 133 aircraft in December to hit revised 2025 target

Airbus cuts delivery target after issues with top-selling jet

Wizz Air's Israel base exploits market gap but risks are high, say analysts

Airbus finds quality problem in some A320 metal panels

Airbus says most of its 6,000 A320 jets modified after software issue

Wizz Air plans Israeli base amid backlash from airlines

Middle East arms companies out in full force in global rankings

Airbus A320s around the world have been recalled for modifications. AFP

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