Emirates

UAE government mandates a halt to passenger flights in response to COVID-19.

Emirates decided to stop most of its passenger flights effective Mar. 25, as the novel coronavirus spread has dried up demand across its network.

Emirates Airline is quickly transitioning its Boeing 777 fleet to a new, customized airframe maintenance program based on its own operational data, and is already reaping benefits from the ambitious project, a senior executive from the airline said.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is suspending all flights to and from China, with the exception of Beijing, from Feb. 5 until further notice, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) said in a statement published by the UAE’s WAM official news agency.

Penang will become Emirates’ second destination in Malaysia when the Gulf carrier launches one of its shortest fifth freedom routes to the city.

Routesonline provides an update on the operations of the Airbus A380. We also reveal the network size of each operator and the top destinations served by the aircraft type.

Emirates Airline president Tim Clark announced his plan to retire in an internal communication to staff Dec. 24 after more than 15 years in his position.

This week: SpiceJet ties up first codeshare, Jet2.com expansion continues, AAPA names new leader.

Emirates is to end service between Singapore and Brisbane next year amid overcapacity in the market and rising losses on the route.

We profile Emirates, the Dubai-based carrier and attendee at Routes Africa 2019.

An ongoing dispute between Aeroméxico and Emirates over the Gulf carrier’s plans to launch a new route from Dubai to Mexico City via Barcelona has taken a new twist.

Aeromexico has urged Mexico’s government to reverse a decision to grant Emirates fifth-freedom rights between Mexico City and Barcelona, with chief executive Andrés Conesa saying the airline would “do everything” in its power to prevent the Gulf carrier from opening the route.

Gulf carrier Emirates will launch a new route to Mexico City later this year, less than ten months after cancelling plans to serve the Mexican capital.

Senior network planners from over 125 of the world’s leading airlines will be accepting meeting requests when scheduling opens on Wednesday 10 July.

With just under 100 days to go until World Routes 2019, the list of carriers attending the event continues to grow.

Following a record-breaking year for exhibitors in Guangzhou, the world’s leading airports, tourism authorities, suppliers and airlines are confirmed to exhibit in Adelaide.

This week: Emirates to begin its shortest A380 route; GOL expands domestic offer; Air New Zealand confirms Dreamliner order and more.

Norwegian, Delta Air Lines and Hainan Airlines are among the carriers to have registered for World Routes 2019.

This week: Eurowings heads into Eastern Europe; Air Transat receives first A321LR; Adelaide Airport reports international growth; Volotea to grow its fleet and more.

The ME3 will be joining the world in Adelaide this September to further increase market share and explore new opportunities.

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is ending its A380 programme after Emirates, its largest customer, scaled back its order.

The consultancy hosted its 25th anniversary training event, covering every aspect of the world of route development.

This week: SaudiGulf to buy ten A320neo aircraft; Gulf Air and Etihad sign MoU; Emirates reveals half-year results and more.

Industry leaders will be sharing their insight on what Brexit means for the industry, airport and destination marketing and the significance of airline incentives.

Routesonline provides an update on the operations of the Airbus A380. We also reveal the network size of each operator and the top destinations served by the aircraft type.