Deena Kamel

Deena Kamel

Journalist


Emirates' new order of five additional Boeing 777F freighters will bring its freighter fleet to 21 aircraft by the end of 2026. Photo: Emirates
Emirates orders five Boeing 777F freighters and plans further investment

Airline to decide by year-end on an additional order, with the freighter versions of the newer A350 and future 777X as contenders

October 21, 2024
Emirates cabin crew demonstrate a sign language robot at Aviation Future Week in Dubai. Photo: Emirates
Etihad says flight bookings could soon be done by an AI agent

Advances in computing power, data analytics and machine learning are revolutionising the industry

October 19, 2024
The passenger terminal of Bahrain International Airport, which opened in 2021 after investment of $1.1 billion. AFP
Bahrain studying project for new airport terminal, Transport Minister says

Planned hub will have a capacity of at least 40 million annual passengers, as the country aims to become global destination for travel, tourism and logistics

October 18, 2024
Emirates currently has a fleet of 11 Boeing 777 freighters. Photo: Emirates Group
Emirates considers Airbus 350 and Boeing 777X for new freighter order

Airline expects to make a decision within weeks, executive says

October 16, 2024
Ghaith Al Ghaith, chief executive of Flydubai, speaks during the Aviation Future Week at Museum of the Future in Dubai. Ahmed Ramzan for The National.
'Third and fourth' jet maker needed for competition, Flydubai says

Delays in aircraft deliveries affecting company's capacity to grow, says Ghaith Al Ghaith

October 15, 2024
An Airbus A350 (top) performs during the Dubai Airshow 2021 at Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport, in Dubai. EPA
Emirates to receive first Airbus A350 in early November following delays

Aircraft is in 'final stages' of testing, with Edinburgh set to be its first destination

October 15, 2024
DP World London Gateway container port. DP World, the parent firm of P&O Ferries, will be attending the Government's international investment summit on Monday, according to reports. PA
DP World to invest $1.3bn to expand London port

The expansion will create a further 400 permanent jobs, in addition to the 1,200 currently employed at the site

October 14, 2024
Emirates president Tim Clark said the airline has had to make 'highly expensive' amendments to its fleet programme due to Boeing's 'contractual shortfalls'. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Emirates to hold 'serious conversation' with Boeing over 777X delays

US plane maker has said it will delay the debut of its 777X until 2026, having previously planned to deliver the aircraft in 2025

October 14, 2024
Oman Air is carrying out a restructuring and recovery plan that outlines a return to breaking even by 2027. Getty Images
Oman Air needs to 'shrink' before return to growth, CEO says

Airline aims to break even by 2027 as part of turnaround plan

October 13, 2024
Air Arabia said that while the Airbus A321 XLRs will give it an 8.5-hour flying range it has no plans to operate transatlantic flights. Photo: Air Arabia
Air Arabia leases jets as it awaits Airbus A320 Neos delivery in 2025

The UAE-listed airline will receive its first A321 XLR in 2027, group chief executive says

October 09, 2024
Gulf Air has undertaken a review of its network that will result in cutting unprofitable routes and adding 25 per cent more destinations within five years. Bloomberg
Rolls-Royce must expedite solutions to engine issues, Gulf Air says

Airline plans to expand its network by 25% in the next five years, subject to availability of jets, global supply chain issues and economic downturns

October 08, 2024
Etihad Airways returned some of its mothballed Airbus A380s to service last year. Photo: Etihad
Etihad Airways to return its seventh Airbus A380 superjumbo to service

The airline's double-decker aircraft will be introduced to a route that has never before been served by the model next year

October 08, 2024
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.
Flyadeal considers premium economy seats on wide-body jets

Saudi Arabian carrier 'very close' on ordering 15 aircraft, as decision depends on securing 'water-tight' engines deal, chief executive says

October 06, 2024
The New Murabba project in Riyadh will include a museum, a technology and design university, a multipurpose immersive theatre and more than 80 cultural and entertainment venues. Photo: New Murabba
Riyadh giga-project New Murabba aims to attract 90 million visitors a year, CEO says

Huge cube at centre of project to be the world's 'largest immersive experience' when completed

October 04, 2024
Tourists at the souk in Marrakesh walk towards a building marked with a red cross signifying damage from last September's earthquake. Getty Images.
Morocco seeks tourism investment ahead of World Cup 2030

North African country is wooing investors from the Gulf and elsewhere to develop hotels, theme parks, beach resorts and exhibition centres

October 03, 2024