Etihad Airways reported another month of solid growth in September 2025, reflecting continued demand strength and disciplined capacity expansion. The airline carried 1.9 million passengers, representing a 21% year-on-year increase, while maintaining a strong load factor of 89%, one percentage point higher than in the same period last year.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s newly established airline, will commence daily flights to London Heathrow Airport starting October 26, 2025, marking a major milestone in its international expansion strategy. The service will be operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, reflecting the airline’s commitment to offering a modern and premium travel experience as part of its Winter 2025 (W25) schedule.
Emirates will introduce a fourth daily flight between Dubai and London Gatwick starting 8 February 2026, marking a significant expansion of the airline’s operations in the UK. This additional service, designated EK069/070, will be operated using the airline’s newest aircraft, the Airbus A350-900, featuring state-of-the-art cabin interiors and enhanced passenger experience across three classes.
Air Arabia has announced a significant expansion of its operations to Russia, introducing direct flights from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to both Moscow Domodedovo Airport and Yekaterinburg Koltsovo Airport. This strategic development enhances the airline’s growing international footprint and strengthens air connectivity between the United Arab Emirates and Russia.
Royal Jordanian has expanded its regional jet fleet with the delivery of a new Embraer E195-E2, bearing serial number 19020180, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1900G geared turbofan engines. The aircraft forms part of the airline’s strategic fleet renewal initiative aimed at modernizing regional operations and boosting fuel efficiency.
Flynas of Saudi Arabia and Gulf Air of Bahrain have officially launched a reciprocal codeshare partnership, aiming to strengthen regional connectivity and offer greater travel flexibility across their networks. The agreement marks a strategic alignment between two of the Gulf region’s prominent carriers.
Qatar Airways Group has reported a robust 28% increase in net profit, reaching $2.15 billion for the fiscal year 2024/25, bolstered by a solid uptick in total revenue, which climbed to $23.9 billion. The figures mark a strong financial performance, affirming the airline group’s resilience and strategic positioning in the global aviation market.
Middle East Airlines (MEA), Lebanon’s national carrier, has announced plans to launch seasonal service between Beirut and Barcelona, starting June 26, 2025. The flights will be operated with the airline’s Airbus A320 aircraft, providing enhanced connectivity between the Middle East and Spain.
Etihad Airways (UAE) achieved significant growth in December 2024, reporting a total of 1.7 million passengerscarried during the month. This marks a notable increase compared to the same period in 2023, reflecting the airline’s ongoing recovery and rising demand for air travel. The airline also recorded an improvement in its load factor (LF), which rose by 3 percentage points…
