People hold signs during a vigil for victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET302 crash on September 10, 2019 in Washington, DC.

Boeing faces 2nd US trial over fatal 2019 737 MAX crash

Case is brought by Manant Vaidya, whose sister, parents perished in the March 2019 crash

Flights to Iran in limbo as tensions escalate

Airlines suspend Tehran and Mashhad services as unrest spreads across Iran

In this frame grab from footage circulating on social media from Iran showed protesters once again taking to the streets of Tehran despite an intensifying crackdown as the Islamic Republic remains cut off from the rest of the world in Tehran, Iran, Saturday Jan. 10, 2026. (UGC via AP)

Up to 26% off: Etihad Airways launches global sale

Etihad’s Global Sale offers up to 26% off fares for travel through September 2026

The new route will add to Etihad's existing Tokyo service.

Will 2026 be Etihad’s biggest year yet?

Airline adds 29 aircraft and 16 routes in 2025 as load factors stay high

Record year for Etihad: 22.4m passengers, biggest fleet ever and 110 destinations.

Ethiopia breaks ground on Africa’s largest airport

The Bishoftu project aims to turn the country into a global aviation hub by 2030

New Bishoftu airport to replace Bole International and position Ethiopia as a global aviation hub.

Dubai Airport overtakes Atlanta as world's busiest hub

DXB tops global rankings with 5.5m seats in January 2026

In 2025, Dubai International was already among the world’s busiest airports, supported by strong tourism demand, a high volume of transit traffic and the continued expansion of airline networks. Pictured above is Dubai International Terminal 1.

UAE travel: Most punctual airlines, airports revealed

New data shows which airlines and airports were most reliable for on-time travel in 2025

Dubai International Airport (DXB) remains the world’s busiest airport in terms of airline seating capacity, combining domestic and international operations.

Air Arabia cancels several flights to Iranian cities

Air Arabia did not disclose the reasons behind the cancellations

The cancellations include Flight G9201 from Sharjah to Tehran

flydubai cancels all flights to Iran

Dubai airline advises passengers on rebooking after Iran flight cancellations

Flight schedules will be adjusted in line with how the situation evolves

Dubai International records busiest month in 65 years

Paul Griffiths said the airport handled about 8.8 million passengers in December

Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports

Dubai flights to Iran halted amid regional unrest

The cancellations come amid broader regional aviation disruptions

Dubai cancels six flights to Iran amid growing regional disruptions

A first for Middle East: Etihad opens new Europe route

Only nonstop service between Abu Dhabi to the grand duchy to launch from October 2026

The flights will be operated using Etihad’s state-of-the-art A321LR, offering a three-class cabin including First Suites and lie-flat Business seats with direct aisle access.

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