Emirates Dubai to Newcastle flight diverts to Edinburgh after an emergency alert

Emirates flight diverts to Edinburgh after emergency

Flight EK35 landed safely after adverse weather forced a diversion and delayed arrival

Plastic-free flights mark 7 years of green aviation

The carrier first trialled plastic-free flights in 2018, banning them fleet-wide by 2020

Sustainable alternatives cut 100kg of plastic per long-haul flight.

Abu Dhabi pilots drone delivery of blood samples

PureLab and LODD trial unmanned aerial vehicles for medical transport across emirate

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Private aviation at Sharjah Airport set for upgrade

Milestone boosts Sharjah’s position in private aviation across regional and global markets

Designed as a Fixed Base Operator (FBO) for private and business aircraft, the centre aims to deliver a fully integrated operational ecosystem.

7 dead as private plane flips in US snowstorm crash

An audio recording of air traffic controllers includes someone saying aircraft upside down

This image taken from video provided by WABI television, emergency services work on a scene of the Bombardier Challenger 600 crash at the Bangor Airport in Maine, late Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (WABI via AP)

Winter storm updates: UAE, Qatar US flights face delays

Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways and Air India hit as US storm disrupts flights

Thousands of flights were delayed or cancelled due to a winter storm in the US.

Emirates, Air Peace expand Africa links in new deal

New interline deal expands travel from West Africa to Dubai and London on one ticket

Emirates and Air Peace activate bilateral interline agreement, enhancing seamless global connectivity

See: Emirates' new cabins have special seating layout

A five-second CGI clip reveals suite doors and lounge space on Emirates’ delayed 777X

A brief CGI clip in an Emirates YouTube tribute to Sir Tim Clark appears to show the airline’s future Boeing 777X cabin, featuring business class suites with doors and a lounge-style seating area.

US storm cancels 11,400+ flights; UAE airlines update

Over 40 US airports closed or limited, de-icing underway; what travellers need to know

Ground crews de-ice an American Airlines jet at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on January 24, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.

DAE signs long-term lease for two Boeing 737-8 aircraft

DAE adds Somon Air as a new customer with a long-term lease for two Boeing 737-8 jets

DAE currently owns, manages, and is committed to own or manage approximately 750 aircraft, including 237 from Boeing.

King Khalid Airport Terminal 2 opens, capacity hits 14m

Completion of major redevelopment modernizes Riyadh airport and expands passenger capacity

Terminal 2 opens at King Khalid Airport, boosting capacity

IndiGo halts select flights amid Iran security concerns

Flights to and from Tbilisi, Almaty, Tashkent and Baku cancelled

IndiGo cites airspace restrictions as global carriers reroute and suspend services

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