Immediately after the incident, Cathay Pacific took the aicraft out of service: the aircraft remained on the ground for several days while engineers carried out a structural inspection and necessary tail repairs. Photo for illustrative purposes only.

Cathay Pacific A350's shocking tail strike in HK

Airbus A350-1000 grounded after tail strike during aborted landing in Hong Kong

Sri Lanka eases visa rules as cyclone claims 350+ lives

Tourist, business visa holders granted 7-day grace to complete visa extension process

Cyclone Ditwah wrecked havoc in the island nation.

PIA expands network with new international flight

The addition supports the airline’s broader effort to rebuild customer confidence

PIA announces to launch new weekly flight

Air Arabia launches daily Sharjah–Krabi flights

New route strengthens UAE–Thailand travel links and boosts access to top holiday spots

Direct daily flights expected to boost tourism and trade between the UAE and Thailand.

Keralite held for assaulting crew on Dubai-India flight

Intoxicated flyer accused of assaulting air hostess mid-flight

Though uncommon, incidents in the air can be traumatic for air craft crew

UAE airlines wrap A320 update, flights resume normally

Many airlines report minimal operational impact; follow live updates

Airbus A320 recall: Global airlines rush to fix jet software, UAE flights resume normally

UAE A320 planes fixed: Safe to fly again, says GCAA

Over 100 UAE jets inspected after global Airbus directive; safe ops resume

The Airbus A320 family of aircraft, including the A321LR and the A320neo.

Air Arabia completes A320 update with minimal impact

Carrier restores normal schedule after swift technical installation across fleet

Air Arabia finishes A320 software update as travel surge continues

A320 safety: UAE airlines act swiftly on EASA order

Civil aviation authority vows quick, effective implementation of all directives

GCAA confirms checks are progressing with no expected impact on flight schedules.

Cebu Pacific cancels flights after Airbus A320 recall

Passengers offered flexible rebooking, refund, or travel fund options

Cebu Pacific cancels flights after A320 recall

Airbus A320 software update: What it's all about

Immediate software updates or hardware protections mandated for around 6,000 Airbus A320s

File photo: An Airbus A320 aircraft of Iranian airline Qeshm Air flies over Shamiya district on its landing approach to Najaf International Airport in central Iraq.

Are UAE flights affected by Airbus A320 software fix?

Etihad restores A320 flights, Air Arabia implementing updates with limited disruption

the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) has cautioned passengers to take precautions when travelling abroad.

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