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The EU has delayed the introduction of facial recognition systems for airport passengers over IT fears. AFP

EU roll-out of biometric travel checks postponed indefinitely

Germany, France and the Netherlands fear there will be passenger delays and say computers are not ready

Emirates invests $48m in pilot and crew training for Airbus A350s

Boeing strike drags on with no talks scheduled amid wage dispute

Air Arabia leases jets as it awaits Airbus A320 Neos delivery in 2025

US aviation regulator issues warning over Boeing 737 rudder issue

Rolls-Royce must expedite solutions to engine issues, Gulf Air says

Etihad Airways to return its seventh Airbus A380 superjumbo to service

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The idea behind the renewed Arabic teaching drive 'is that language acquisition starts at the earliest age', an Abu Dhabi education official said. Getty Images

Nursery-age pupils to learn Arabic in Abu Dhabi's new language mandate

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets after Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles. Reuters

Can Iran's missile barrages drain Israeli defences?

Could single-pilot passenger flights become a reality sooner rather than later? Getty Images

Death on flight deck highlights row over need for two pilots in cockpit

Zineb Sedira's exhibition will feature her acclaimed video installation Mother Tongue. Photo: Cultural Foundation

Weekly UAE museum and gallery guide: Sediria and Palestinian landscapes

Jeff Leatham is based in Los Angeles. Photo: Four Seasons Dubai

Star florist Jeff Leatham on his blooming marvellous Dubai creation

Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, said the UAE has become a 'significant player' in the global governance of AI. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE's new international AI policy aims to prevent misuse

Ayaan Gandhi, a Year 13 high school pupil, started his business last November. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Schoolboy clocks up $6 million selling luxury watches in Dubai

Tesla's Cybercab has no steering wheel and pedals and can seat only two passengers. Reuters

Tesla Cybercab: How much does it cost and when will it be released?

The idea behind the renewed Arabic teaching drive 'is that language acquisition starts at the earliest age', an Abu Dhabi education official said. Getty Images

Nursery-age pupils to learn Arabic in Abu Dhabi's new language mandate

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets after Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles. Reuters

Can Iran's missile barrages drain Israeli defences?

Could single-pilot passenger flights become a reality sooner rather than later? Getty Images

Death on flight deck highlights row over need for two pilots in cockpit

Zineb Sedira's exhibition will feature her acclaimed video installation Mother Tongue. Photo: Cultural Foundation

Weekly UAE museum and gallery guide: Sediria and Palestinian landscapes

Jeff Leatham is based in Los Angeles. Photo: Four Seasons Dubai

Star florist Jeff Leatham on his blooming marvellous Dubai creation

Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, said the UAE has become a 'significant player' in the global governance of AI. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE's new international AI policy aims to prevent misuse

Ayaan Gandhi, a Year 13 high school pupil, started his business last November. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Schoolboy clocks up $6 million selling luxury watches in Dubai

Tesla's Cybercab has no steering wheel and pedals and can seat only two passengers. Reuters

Tesla Cybercab: How much does it cost and when will it be released?

The idea behind the renewed Arabic teaching drive 'is that language acquisition starts at the earliest age', an Abu Dhabi education official said. Getty Images

Nursery-age pupils to learn Arabic in Abu Dhabi's new language mandate

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets after Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles. Reuters

Can Iran's missile barrages drain Israeli defences?

Could single-pilot passenger flights become a reality sooner rather than later? Getty Images

Death on flight deck highlights row over need for two pilots in cockpit

Zineb Sedira's exhibition will feature her acclaimed video installation Mother Tongue. Photo: Cultural Foundation

Weekly UAE museum and gallery guide: Sediria and Palestinian landscapes

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Flyadeal plans to triple its workforce size by 2030 to 5,000 pilots and cabin crew as it adds wide-body aircraft to its fleet. Photo: Flyadeal.

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Qatar Airways' minority shareholding in Virgin Australia is part of the Gulf airline's plans to expand its route network. AFP

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Straylight Yas aerial view in Yas Island. Aldar is introducing premium hotel brands to Abu Dhabi. Photo: Aldar

Aldar to invest $408 million to transform its hotel portfolio

Partnership with Hilton will upgrade hospitality facilities at Eastern Mangroves, Yas Plaza, Tilal Liwa and Nurai Island, as well as in Ras Al Khaimah

Etihad Airways to invest $7 billion by 2030, CEO says

US regulator to revamp safety programme after Boeing crisis

Boeing makes 'final' offer to striking workers but union rejects vote

Boeing furloughs tens of thousands of employees as strike continues

Wizz Air backs cheap seats over comfort for new long-haul Middle East flights

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Saif Al Suwaidi, director general of the GCAA, bottom right, signs an interim agreement with Volar Air Mobility to develop the UAE’s first green aviation technology centre. Courtesy: General Civil Aviation Authority

UAE plans to establish green aviation centre to reduce carbon emissions

Project will seek to promote clean energy and support research and development in sustainable aviation

Boeing US factory workers go on strike for first time in 16 years

Emirates to add new China routes next year

ExclusiveTravelex targets Saudi airports amid kingdom's $800bn tourism push

Boeing reaches pay deal with union and averts strike

International visitor spending in UAE to exceed $52bn this year, WTTC says

European safety regulator orders Airbus A350-1000 engine checks

Boeing workers listen to union leaders as Washington state factory workers vote on giving their union a strike mandate, seeking significant salary gains in their first contract in 16 years, in Seattle, Washington, US. Reuters

Boeing reaches pay deal with union and averts strike

The tentative agreement includes a general wage increase of 25% for all employees over the life of the contract

International visitor spending in UAE to exceed $52bn this year, WTTC says

European safety regulator orders Airbus A350-1000 engine checks

ExclusiveJazeera Airways would consider 'right' base outside Kuwait

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