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An airplane on final approach to Beirut International Airport: Lebanon has cut the amount owed to airlines by 9%

Lebanon among biggest debtors to global airlines

The money owed to international airlines in Lebanon has fallen by almost 9 percent year on year, but still totals $129 million, the International Air Transport Association reported on Sunday. Lebanon takes the fifth spot in a 2024 list of countries where funds are overdue for repatriation, IATA said. It was the No 1 country […]

'Knowing the Chinese, they’re going to be fairly versatile and fairly quick in upgrading their standards,' says Emirates boss Sir Tim Clark

Emirates chief backs Chinese plane maker Comac

The president of Emirates, Sir Tim Clark, has given his backing to Chinese aircraft manufacturer Comac as problems persist at the US plane maker Boeing. Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, based in Shanghai, has been courting attention across the Gulf in recent months as Boeing grapples with delivery delays, a spate of accidents and whistleblower […]

Emirates president Tim Clark says Boeing should bear the refurbishment costs amid 777X delays

Emirates seeks damages from Boeing over jet delays

Emirates is seeking compensation from US planemaker Boeing for delays in the delivery of the 777X wide-body aircraft, a news report said. Boeing has not provided a clear timeline for the delivery of the new 777X jet, Reuters reported, quoting Emirates president Tim Clark. While the Dubai-headquartered airline is refurbishing many of its existing 777 […]

Emirates SkyCargo reported carrying 2.2m tonnes of cargo, an 18% year-on-year increase

Air cargo between Middle East and Europe up by 30%

Middle Eastern carriers reported a year-on-year increase in demand for air cargo of more than 9 percent in April, industry figures said.  Air cargo between the region and Europe experienced the strongest rise with a 30 percent lift on the same time last year. Asia grew by over 10 percent, according to the latest data […]

Emirates Airline cabin crew. The Investment Corporation of Dubai owns the airline and has a significant stake in Dubai's biggest bank Emirates NBD

Dubai wealth fund reports record net profit for second year running

Investment Corporation of Dubai, the Dubai government’s main investment unit, has reported a record annual net profit. Earnings were bolstered by higher interest rates and a resurgent aviation sector. ICD owns Emirates and FlyDubai airlines, travel agency Dnata, Emirates National Oil Company (Enoc) and stock exchange operator Borse Dubai.  NewsletterGet the Best of AGBI delivered […]

Emirates Nigeria

Emirates to resume Nigeria service from October

Emirates will restart services to Nigeria from October 1, after suspending flights on the route for almost two years. The Dubai airline will operate a daily service to  Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city.  “We are excited to resume our services to Nigeria,” said Adnan Kazim, deputy president and chief commercial officer, Emirates.  “We thank the Nigerian government for their partnership and support in re-establishing this […]

Qatar Airways said it was not able to meet high post-Covid demand due to shortage of new aircraft

Qatar Airways urges Boeing and Airbus to address delays

The head of state-run Qatar Airways has urged Airbus and Boeing to address supply chain issues to prevent airlines from “bleeding”. “I know they are under so much pressure when it comes to the supply chain market,” Reuters reported, quoting Badr Mohammed Al Meer speech at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha. Airbus and Boeing need to […]

Emirates chief executive Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al Maktoum said he was 'confident in our resilience and ability to respond quickly' to challenges such as the recent flooding in Dubai

Dubai to receive $1bn dividend after record Emirates profits

Emirates Group will pay more than $1 billion in dividends to its owner, the Investment Corporation of Dubai sovereign wealth fund, after it announced record profits of just over $5 billion for the year. The holding group includes Dubai-based flag carrier Emirates and aircraft and airport services company Dnata. It repaid $596 million from the […]