The Dubai-based airline is keen to contribute to the boost in tourism and trade between the UAE and East/North Africa. (Image source: flydubai)
Dubai carrier flydubai has announced that it would be increasing the frequency of certain flights to Africa from Dubai by the end of March 2015
flydubai plans to add 50 aircraft to its fleet by the end of 2015, and 737 MAX 8s by 2017. (Image source: flydubai)
Dubai?s low-cost airline flydubai has reported a net profit of US$68mn, which is an increase of 12.3 per cent from 2013 and the airline?s total revenue has gone up to US$1.2bn
With its latest service to Urumqi, Air Arabia is now the first low-cost MENA carrier serving the Chinese aviation market. (Image source: Mubarak Fahad/Flickr)
Sharjah-based Air Arabia is scheduled to begin flights to Urumqi in China later this month, becoming the first low-cost MENA airline to enter the Chinese market
In 2014, there were 70.45mn passengers at the Dubai International Airport, and airport authorities want to take the total to 79mn in 2015. (Image source: ElmarBajaro/Flickr)
Dubai International Airport has surpassed London?s Heathrow Airport as the world?s busiest in terms of international passenger traffic
Airlines such as Etihad Airways, Emirates and Oman Air are planning to expand their fleet sizes. (Image source: PietervanMarion/Flickr)
GCC airports are planning large-scale expansions in the next few years, with Oman, UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain looking to revamp existing airports
