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UAE: Airport retail driven by who flies, not how many

More travellers aren’t boosting sales – here’s what really drives profits

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A scene inside Dubai Duty Free at Dubai International Airport. (For illustrative purposes)

How China's Comac could shake up Airbus and Boeing

Comac’s C919 still lacks Western certification but orders and ambition are growing fast

Comac’s narrow-body C919 made its first trip outside Chinese territory, staging a fly-by at the Singapore Airshow.

Perfumes, sweets or liquor? Airport shopping trends out

Travel retail study shows how passenger spending and top categories are evolving

ACI study shows what travellers really buy at airports.

UAE travellers second only to China in airport spend

ACI study examines patterns at 36 airports across 21 countries

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Europe is late on digital borders, says Emirates boss

DXB’s seamless digital border systems contrast sharply with Europe’s slow rollout delays

Emirates President Sir Tim Clark speaks about digital passports and automated border systems, saying Europe should have adopted the technology years ago.

IndiGo extends cancellations to select destinations

The airline said the move was made to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.

IndiGo cancels flights to Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku and Tashkent until February 28.

WGS: Comac no longer a distant rival, says Airbus CEO

Geopolitics and reliance on Western parts could slow China’s aircraft push beyond Asia

Guillaume Faury, Chief Executive Officer of Airbus speaking at a session on the opening day of World Government Summit.

Air India grounds Boeing 787-8 over fuel switch issue

Airline says passenger and crew wellbeing remains top priority while issue is examined

Illustrative image. The airline called in manufacturer for urgent inspection and assured passengers of strict safety.measures

Camera captures wheel falling from BA jet at take-off

Flight to London lands safely as US aviation authorities launch probe

Wheel falls off British Airways jet during Las Vegas take-off

'It exploded': Witnesses recall plane crash horror

Learjet plunged short of the runway, burst into flames and triggered multiple explosions

The aircraft appeared to lose control seconds before touching down, plunging nearly 100 feet short of the runway before crashing and erupting into flames.

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

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