History of Air Arabia – in pictures

  • In 2018, Air Arabia celebrated its 15th anniversary by launching its new brand identity. Photo: Air Arabia
    In 2018, Air Arabia celebrated its 15th anniversary by launching its new brand identity. Photo: Air Arabia
  • Air Arabia was founded by a decree issued by Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah.
    Air Arabia was founded by a decree issued by Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah.
  • Air Arabia jets featuring the airline's previous branding. Photo: Flickr
    Air Arabia jets featuring the airline's previous branding. Photo: Flickr
  • Air Arabia was the first budget airline in the Middle East and North Africa.
    Air Arabia was the first budget airline in the Middle East and North Africa.
  • Air Arabia office at Sharjah International Airport.
    Air Arabia office at Sharjah International Airport.
  • Air Arabia crew members in the airline's previous uniforms.
    Air Arabia crew members in the airline's previous uniforms.
  • In 2010, Air Arabia made its inaugural flight from Alexandria to Abu Dhabi.
    In 2010, Air Arabia made its inaugural flight from Alexandria to Abu Dhabi.
  • An Air Arabia A320 featuring the airline's previous logo.
    An Air Arabia A320 featuring the airline's previous logo.
  • An Air Arabia narrowbody in flight.
    An Air Arabia narrowbody in flight.
  • A traveller checks in at Air Arabia counters at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. Photo: Shereen El Gazzar
    A traveller checks in at Air Arabia counters at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. Photo: Shereen El Gazzar
  • Air Arabia is the UAE's only listed airline.
    Air Arabia is the UAE's only listed airline.
  • Air Arabia launched a new uniform as part of its 18-year anniversary celebrations.
    Air Arabia launched a new uniform as part of its 18-year anniversary celebrations.
  • Air Arabia Abu Dhabi plans to have 20 jets by 2025.
    Air Arabia Abu Dhabi plans to have 20 jets by 2025.
  • Inside the airline's training hub.
    Inside the airline's training hub.
  • Air Arabia Abu Dhabi landed in Oman for the first time in 2020.
    Air Arabia Abu Dhabi landed in Oman for the first time in 2020.
  • Air Arabia's aircraft and staff uniforms have changed over the years.
    Air Arabia's aircraft and staff uniforms have changed over the years.
  • Air Arabia crew members.
    Air Arabia crew members.
  • The no-frills airline now flies to 170 destinations from hubs in the UAE, Morocco and Egypt.
    The no-frills airline now flies to 170 destinations from hubs in the UAE, Morocco and Egypt.