UAE aviation industry - in pictures

  • Employees work on parts for Airbus and Boeing in the Assembly section at the Strata Manufacturing facility in Al Ain. Pawan Singh / The National
    Employees work on parts for Airbus and Boeing in the Assembly section at the Strata Manufacturing facility in Al Ain. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Outside view of the Strata Facilities in Al Ain. Pawan Singh / The National
    Outside view of the Strata Facilities in Al Ain. Pawan Singh / The National
  • An employee works on parts for Airbus and Boeing in the CNC section (Computer Numerical Control) at the Strata Manufacturing facility in Al Ain. Pawan Singh / The National
    An employee works on parts for Airbus and Boeing in the CNC section (Computer Numerical Control) at the Strata Manufacturing facility in Al Ain. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Employees work on parts for Airbus and Boeing in the Assembly section at the Strata Manufacturing facility in Al Ain. Pawan Singh / The National
    Employees work on parts for Airbus and Boeing in the Assembly section at the Strata Manufacturing facility in Al Ain. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Passengers at Abu Dhabi International Airport can take advantage of Duty Free Shopping at the many shops at the airport. Delores Johnson / The National
    Passengers at Abu Dhabi International Airport can take advantage of Duty Free Shopping at the many shops at the airport. Delores Johnson / The National
  • Passengers travel to the First and Business Class check-in desks at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Delores Johnson / The National
    Passengers travel to the First and Business Class check-in desks at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Delores Johnson / The National
  • A passenger checks in at the Etihad Airways Business Class guest counter at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Delores Johnson / The National
    A passenger checks in at the Etihad Airways Business Class guest counter at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Delores Johnson / The National
  • Dubai Airports has partnered with Deliveroo to bring passengers food orders directly to their gate at DXB's Terminal 3. Courtesy Dubai Airports
    Dubai Airports has partnered with Deliveroo to bring passengers food orders directly to their gate at DXB's Terminal 3. Courtesy Dubai Airports
  • Etihad has introduced a Covid-19 self-assesment tool for travellers and is offering at-home PCR tests in partnership with Mediclinic for UAE travellers. Courtesy Etihad
    Etihad has introduced a Covid-19 self-assesment tool for travellers and is offering at-home PCR tests in partnership with Mediclinic for UAE travellers. Courtesy Etihad
  • Etihad has introduced a series of new measures to protect passengers from Covid-19 when travelling. Courtesy Etihad
    Etihad has introduced a series of new measures to protect passengers from Covid-19 when travelling. Courtesy Etihad
  • Fit to Fly, a touchless self-service check-in and health screening system being trialled in Abu Dhabi by Etihad Airways. Victor Besa / The National
    Fit to Fly, a touchless self-service check-in and health screening system being trialled in Abu Dhabi by Etihad Airways. Victor Besa / The National
  • An Etihad Cabin Crew member receives a Covid-19 vaccine.
    An Etihad Cabin Crew member receives a Covid-19 vaccine.
  • Stickers on the floor encouraging passengers to remain 2 metres apart while queueing. Courtesy of Etihad Airways.
    Stickers on the floor encouraging passengers to remain 2 metres apart while queueing. Courtesy of Etihad Airways.
  • Signage encouraging social distancing on public seating in Abu Dhabi International Airport. Courtesy of Etihad Airways
    Signage encouraging social distancing on public seating in Abu Dhabi International Airport. Courtesy of Etihad Airways
  • Temperature scanning before boarding a flight. Courtesy of Etihad Airways.
    Temperature scanning before boarding a flight. Courtesy of Etihad Airways.
  • An Etihad in-flight 'Wellness Ambassador'. Courtesy of Etihad Airways
    An Etihad in-flight 'Wellness Ambassador'. Courtesy of Etihad Airways
  • Emirates was the first airline to conduct on-site rapid Covid-19 tests for passengers. The quick blood test was conducted by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) at Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport. Courtesy Emirates
    Emirates was the first airline to conduct on-site rapid Covid-19 tests for passengers. The quick blood test was conducted by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) at Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport. Courtesy Emirates
  • Emirates passengers headed to Tunisia undergo rapid tests for Covid-19 at Dubai International Airport. The results of the tests were available within 10 minutes. Courtesy Emirates
    Emirates passengers headed to Tunisia undergo rapid tests for Covid-19 at Dubai International Airport. The results of the tests were available within 10 minutes. Courtesy Emirates
  • A member of staff cleans to protect travellers from Covid-19 as people travel from Dubai Airport terminal 3 in Dubai.
    A member of staff cleans to protect travellers from Covid-19 as people travel from Dubai Airport terminal 3 in Dubai.
  • A man is seen through a thermal camera at Dubai International Airport, as Emirates airline resumed limited outbound passenger flights amid the coronavirus outbreak.
    A man is seen through a thermal camera at Dubai International Airport, as Emirates airline resumed limited outbound passenger flights amid the coronavirus outbreak.
  • Dubai International airport as seen in the 1960s.
    Dubai International airport as seen in the 1960s.
  • Dubai International airport as seen in the 1960s.
    Dubai International airport as seen in the 1960s.
  • An air display by the Airbus A 350 on the second day of the Dubai Airshow 2021. Chris Whiteoak/ The National
    An air display by the Airbus A 350 on the second day of the Dubai Airshow 2021. Chris Whiteoak/ The National
  • Visitors attend the second day of the Dubai Airshow 2021. Chris Whiteoak/ The National
    Visitors attend the second day of the Dubai Airshow 2021. Chris Whiteoak/ The National
  • Emirates airliners are seen on the tarmac of Dubai International Airport on January 13, 2021. Reuters
    Emirates airliners are seen on the tarmac of Dubai International Airport on January 13, 2021. Reuters