Infrastructure services company AECOM has been contracted to design an airport at Istanbul, expected to be have an annual passenger capacity of 150mn, which will be the largest in the world
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flydubai adds Eritrea to its network with direct flight
Dubai-based flydubai has announced the addition of Eritrea to its African network with direct flights between Dubai and Asmara
Etihad scoops trio at business traveller awards
Etihad Airways has won a hat trick of accolades at the Australian Business Traveller Awards
Rolls-Royce to provide Trent 700 engines to Saudia
Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce has announced two new contracts worth US$2.2bn with Saudi Arabian carrier Saudia for the provision of Trent 700 engines
Middle East freight and passenger traffic growth favourable
The International Air Transport Association (IATA)?s global passenger traffic and freight traffic reports have revealed that the Middle East market has fared well, compared to other markets