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Emirates Group profit rises 13% to Dh10.6 billion

The Group reported fourth straight record half-year profit as travel demand stays strong

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Thinking of becoming a pilot? Middle East needs 10,000

Middle East airlines face steep pilot gap by 2030 as hiring competition rises

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Passenger plane drops altitude, at least 15 injured

Federal probe launched into possible flight control issue; several passengers injured

Medical teams met the flight, and 15–20 passengers were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries, Tampa Fire Rescue said.

US government shutdown triggers flight disruptions

FAA cites staff shortages as landings nearly shut down at Orlando and delays mount

The TSA counter stands empty at Orlando International Airport in Orlando, Florida on October 30, 2025.

How Emirates airlines became a pillar of UAE soft power

Flying beyond commerce, airline shapes the country’s global identity and influence

Over four decades of operations, Emirates has maintained one of the best safety records in the industry, a critical but often understated element of its soft-power appeal.

Pakistan: FIA blocks hundreds of overseas workers

Travellers face sudden affidavit requirement, triggering delays, frustration at airports

Pakistan: New FIA rule blocks hundreds of Pakistani workers from flying abroad

PIA Captain Fazle Ghani: Emirates’ First flight hero

40 years ago, a soft-spoken PIA captain led Emirates’ first flight from Dubai to Karachi

Captain Fazl Ghani, then a senior pilot with PIA, commanded Emirates Flight EK600 from Dubai to Karachi 40 years ago.

India–China direct flights back after five-year hiatus

Move seen as a step towards thawing ties and boosting trade, travel and tourism

Ground staff walk past an Indigo airlines aircraft taxiing in the apron at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International airport in Kolkata.

Emirates at 40 — tracing UAE’s rise through its skies

World’s largest international carrier marks this milestone in full flight on October 25

From its 1985 launch, just as Dubai shifted from oil-centric to tourism and trade-led growth, to today’s network spanning over 153 destinations across 80 countries, Emirates symbolises ambition in motion. The anniversary lands in a year of transformation: new aircraft, expanded services and a “Fly Better” promise that defines its long-haul leadership. As Dubai’s global gateway flourishes, Emirates proudly flies that journey — four decades strong and soaring higher than ever.

Flying Etihad? Jaywan Royal users get exclusive rewards

Cardholders to get fare discounts, priority services under Etihad–Al Etihad Payments deal

The national carrier signed a strategic MoU with Al Etihad Payments to strengthen collaboration between the financial and aviation sectors.

Fuel issue: IndiGo flight makes emergency landing

Flight 6E-6961 from Kolkata to Srinagar landed safely with 166 passengers onboard

A fuel issue prompted the precautionary landing; no injuries were reported among passengers or crew.

Good news: PIA prepares to resume direct flights to US

FAA audit and safety upgrades pave the way for transatlantic connectivity for PIA

Pakistan International Airlines prepares to resume US flights soon. File photo

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