El Al Israel Airlines (LY) has cancelled its first planned rescue flights from Dubai International Airport (DXB) after authorities revoked landing permission for Israeli airlines, delaying efforts to bring stranded Israelis back to Israel.
Dubai International Airport
Emirates (EK) has launched its first direct service to Helsinki, Finland, opening a new year-round air link between the United Arab Emirates and the Nordic country.
Israel plans to strengthen security checks for pilots flying into the country following a serious cockpit incident aboard flydubai (FZ) Flight FZ1073.
Emirates has launched a new Dubai tourism campaign as aviation operations recover from regional disruption. The airline has restored about 93% of its pre-disruption capacity and is using complimentary attraction passes, winter promotions and a new advertisement to encourage travellers to return to Dubai as a holiday destination.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has suspended services operated by Iranian airlines, including Iran Air (IR), following new United States sanctions targeting the country’s aviation sector.
Emirates Airline (EK) is considering converting its order for 35 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Boeing 777X jets as it reviews its future fleet requirements amid continued delays to the 787 programme.
British Airways will resume Dubai flights on November 3, restoring daily UK-UAE connectivity before planned summer expansion.
Emirates will add Helsinki to its network on October 1, with the new service operated by an A350.
Wizz Air (W6) will return to Dubai and Abu Dhabi from October 25, 2026, restoring direct links between the United Arab Emirates and several European cities for the 2026–27 winter season.
A seven-year-old aviation enthusiast from South London has received an unexpected gift from Emirates (EK) after writing a personal letter to Sir Tim Clark, the airline’s president.