Aviation
Record air traffic in UAE on Cop28 day one
Controllers report 2,848 movements on November 30, the busiest day yet, aviation regulator says
DWC benefitted from a rise in private jet travel during Cop28, GCAA said. Photo: Dubai Airports
Campaigners at the Cop28 climate summit in Dubai call for major polluters to be taxed. AFPAirlines must pay for their pollution, activists say at Cop28
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An Emirates plane lands at Dubai International Airport at sunrise. AFPCop28: Aviation chiefs say they cannot cut emissions alone
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Nearly 4.7 billion people are expected to travel next year, surpassing the pre-pandemic level of 4.5 billion in 2019, Iata says. ReutersGlobal airline industry set for record revenue next year
Aviation
Spanish multinational Ferrovial is selling its 25 per cent stake in Heathrow to Saudi Arabia and Ardian. EPAHeathrow shareholder sells stake to Saudi and French investors
Business
Aviation
Dubai International Airport to hit 90-million passenger mark for first time in 2025
The forecast would position the Dubai hub neck-and-neck with Georgia's Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport – the world's busiest when combining both domestic and international passengers
By Deena Kamel
Emirates expects continued growth in next six months, despite geopolitical challenges
Dubai-based airline anticipates only a 'small effect' to its business from the Israel-Gaza war
By Deena Kamel
Growth-focused airlines continue deals spree at Dubai Airshow
More orders for new planes and partnerships to boost aviation ecosystem announced
By Deena Kamel and Alvin R Cabral
Dubai Airshow: Ethiopian Airlines places order for up to 67 Boeing jets
The African carrier aims to double its fleet to 270 aircraft as part of its 2035 strategic road map
By Alvin R Cabral
Emirates airline signs contracts worth $1.2bn with France's Safran
Deals are for seats on airline's new A350, 777X-9 and 777-300 aircraft, various components and repairs
By The National
Saudia and Riyadh Air sign deal to boost kingdom's aviation sector
Airlines sign codeshare partnership and set sights on future co-operation
By Alvin R Cabral
Dubai Airshow: EgyptAir places order for 10 Airbus A350s amid fleet expansion
North African airline is planning to grow its network and is considering long-haul flights to Shanghai and Los Angeles
By Deena Kamel
Emirates airline to build $950m engineering centre at Dubai World Central
One million square metre complex aims to attract global aviation players and create thousands of jobs
By Alvin R Cabral
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