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Air Arabia posts high third-quarter profit with strong travel demand

Kanchan Nath Nov 11, 2022

Budget carrier Air Arabia, the UAE's only publicly listed airline, posted record third-quarter profit amid strong air travel demand across its six hubs, but warned of the geopolitical and…

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Air Arabia to fly direct Beirut to Abu Dhabi

Kanchan Nath Oct 31, 2022

Air Arabia and Saad Travel celebrated the opening of a new flight route between Beirut and Abu Dhabi.

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Pakistan’s Fly Jinnah to start operations by 1 Nov

Kanchan Nath Oct 25, 2022

Just days after receiving its air operator's certificate and operating license, Fly Jinnah has confirmed its initial domestic network and rolled out its launch plans.

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Air Arabia to fly Abu Dhabi to Kuwait from 31 Oct

Kanchan Nath Sep 16, 2022

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of a new route from Abu Dhabi to Kuwait City.

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Lucky one millionth passenger wins free flights

Kanchan Nath Sep 14, 2022

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has celebrated flying its millionth passenger by giving the lucky traveller unlimited air tickets for a year.

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10 fascinating facts about UAE you can’t afford to miss

VISALEETS - Immigration and visa services Jul 12, 2020

The United Arab Emirates, or UAE, as it is mostly called, is a country situated on the southeast end of the Arabian Peninsula. Although, Dubai is its most prominent 'emirate', but in all,…

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Air Arabia start flights to Kuala Lumpur

Megha Paul Jul 16, 2019

Middle East and North Africa’s low-cost carrier (LCC), Air Arabia inaugurated its direct flight between Kuala Lumpur and Sharjah. The seven-hour flight between the two cities is the…

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Air Arabia launches direct flights to Vienna

Megha Paul Jul 3, 2019

Air Arabia has announced the launch of direct flights between Sharjah and Vienna, capital of Austria, starting 15 September this year. The non-stop six-hour flight to Vienna,…

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Oh Vienna: City of Music gets a new ME connection

Alastair Newport Jun 25, 2019

While the capital of Austria may have caused singer Midge Ure to declare it "means nothing to me" in Ultravox's classic, cheese-laden, 80's power ballad 'Vienna', it means a whole lot for…

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Air Arabia reports strong first quarter financial results

Maria Airey May 11, 2017

Air Arabia PJSC has reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2017. The airline reported a net profit of AED103 million for the first three months, ending March 31, 2017,…

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Air Arabia’s Adel Ali named ‘Airline CEO of the Year’

Gemma Greenwood Sep 26, 2016

Adel Al Ali, group chief executive officer of Air Arabia, has won the 'Airline CEO of the Year' award at the 10th CEO Middle East Awards 2016. Al Ali – who was instrumental in overseeing…

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India declines Air Arabia request

Mark Elliott Aug 28, 2016

The Indian government has declined Air Arabia's request to come a "designated carrier", as part of the bilateral air service agreement between India and the UAE. The Hindu reports…

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Air Arabia reports robust H1 profit of AED245m

Gemma Greenwood Aug 13, 2016

Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED 245 million for the first half of 2016 ending June 30, 2016, up 3.5% compared to the AED 237 million reported for the same period last year. The…

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Air Arabia launches services to Batumi

Gemma Greenwood Jul 12, 2016

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier, has touched down in Batumi, the second largest city in Georgia. The airline now operates two weekly…

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Air Arabia announces 42.2% Q1 net profit

Mark Elliott May 10, 2016

Air Arabia recently reported a 42.2% rise in first-quarter (Q1) net profit beating analysts' forecasts. The airline made a net profit of 111.1 million dirhams (US$30.3 m) in the three…

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RAK TDA charts positive Q1 figures

Mark Elliott Apr 26, 2016

The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA) recently reported growth in its March tourism figures. The statistics were revealed at the on-going Arabian Travel Market 2016…

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Air Arabia opens second Sharjah City check-in

Mark Elliott Apr 13, 2016

Air Arabia recently opened its second City check-in terminal in Sharjah. Located at Air Arabia’s sales shop in Sharjah Industrial Area 10. The outlet is open daily from 9 am until 10…

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Air Arabia adds new route to Sarajevo

Mark Elliott Mar 27, 2016

A senior Air Arabia delegation recently joined the carrier's inaugural flight from Sharjah to Sarajevo as part of three-day programme to commemorate start of flights to Bosnia and…

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Air Arabia adds a new city in Georgia

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2016

Air Arabia recently announced the launch of seasonal direct flights from Sharjah to Batumi in Georgia. The new flight has been introduced to cater to summer tourist demand. Flights…

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Air Arabia notes strong financial figures

Mark Elliott Feb 8, 2016

Air Arabia is celebrating strong full-year financial results for 2015 as the Middle East and North Africa's largest low-cost carrier delivered growth and profitability.  While the…

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RAK International Airport charts major growth and developments

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2016

The 40th anniversary of Ras Al Khaimah International Airport has witnessed a rise in aircraft movements of scheduled flights which increased by 26% over previous year. There has also…

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Air Arabia’s profits dip for 2015

Mark Elliott Nov 8, 2015

Air Arabia recently announced its financial results for the first nine months ending 30 September 2015. The recorded net profit of AED472 million for first nine months of 2015,…

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Air Arabia, Georgia team up for Indian roadshow

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2015

Air Arabia has teamed up with the Georgian National Tourism Administration to organise a roadshow in India. The events, which were held in Delhi and Mumbai, were designed to showcase…

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Air Arabia aircraft to showcase Sharjah

Mark Elliott Oct 25, 2015

Air Arabia in a bid to show its support for Sharjah Census 2015 will be adding the initiative's logo to its aircraft. The carrier teamed up with the Sharjah Department of Statistics…

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Expo Centre Sharjah ink an MoU with Air Arabia

Mark Elliott Oct 13, 2015

In bid to boost mutual growth, Expo Centre Sharjah has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Air Arabia for a three-year cooperation agreement. The MoU is aimed at…

Tourism

Sharjah gets ready for second Russia, CIS road show

Mark Elliott Sep 30, 2015

The National Council of Tourism and Antiquities and Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) had conducted a successful promotional tour Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and…

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Sharjah to showcase tourism credentials in CIS roadshow

Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2015

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) recently announced participation in the ‘Seven Emirates One Destination’ roadshow of the National Council of Tourism and…

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Air Arabia conducts Mumbai road show

Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2015

In a first of its kind, Air Arabia recently concluded the road show in the northern suburbs of Mumbai – Dombivali. The event witnessed keen interest from around 30-35 travel agents…

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Air Arabia meets Indian travel trade

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2015

Air Arabia recently hosted a travel trade event in India. The occasion, which was held in Mumbai's northern suburbs, provided an opportunity for the UAE-based low-cost carrier to meet…

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Bahrain to host Arab Aviation summit

Mark Elliott Sep 1, 2015

Bahrain is gearing up to host the 2015 Arab Aviation and Media Summit (AAMS). The event is a joint industry initiative and will take place on 7-8 December 2015 in Manama. The fifth…

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Tabuk, Jouf airports witness growth

Mark Elliott Aug 12, 2015

Recent statistics from domestic airports in Saudi Arabia have reported significant growth in number of flights, as reported by The Saudi Gazette. The airports catered to a total of…

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Mixed financial results for Air Arabia

Mark Elliott Aug 6, 2015

Recent half yearly results announced by Air Arabia state that the company’s turnover for the first six months of 2015 reached AED 1.75 billion. However, turnover for the three months…

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Air Arabia connects Tabuk

Mark Elliott Jul 8, 2015

In a bid to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia, Air Arabia recently announced the launch of regular services to Tabuk. This new connection would be the airline’s 13th destination in…

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Air Arabia expands Indian payment options

Mark Elliott May 24, 2015

Air Arabia has started allowing passengers to pay for flights using Indian debit cards and online banking services. Customers from India can already book the UAE-based low-cost…

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New Air Arabia office for RAK

Mark Elliott May 18, 2015

Air Arabia has opened a new sales office and city terminal check-in to serve customers in Ras Al Khaimah.  The facility on Nakheel Road was officially opened by Sheikh Salem Bin…

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First flight for Air Arabia Jordan

Mark Elliott May 18, 2015

The first Air Arabia Jordan flight departed its base at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman on Monday.  The airline’s inaugural flight to Kuwait City was marked by a ceremony…

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Air Arabia expands its Pakistan network

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2015

Air Arabia recently announced the launch of new services to Multan in Pakistan. This new service will bring the total number of destinations in the country to six. Multan joins…

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Air Arabia launches its rewards programme

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2015

Building on its customer service experience, Air Arabia recently rolled out the first ever low cost carrier rewards programme – Airewards. The programme’s points are based on money…

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Shurooq, Air Arabia inks tourism MoU

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2015

Tourism in Sharjah will get further impetus with the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Air Arabia…

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Air Arabia expands its Ras Al Khaimah destinations

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2015

Air Arabia recently announced Kathmandu as its latest destination to be served from the Ras Al Khaimah hub. The new connection will commence from 22 February 2015 with twice weekly…

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Air Arabia connects Qatar from RAK

Mark Elliott Feb 19, 2015

Air Arabia has added Doha to its list of new destinations to be served directly from its Ras Al Khaimah hub. Come 22 February 2015, the carrier will fly four times per week to Qatar,…

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Air Arabia posts AED566 m profit for 2014

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2015

Air Arabia reported a profitable year for 2014. The airline reported a net profit for the full year ending 31 December 2014 of AED 566 million, up 30% compared to AED 435 m for the…

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Air Arabia connects Urumqi

Mark Elliott Feb 12, 2015

Air Arabia recently launched its inaugural flight to Urumqi in China. This is the carriers 101st global destination. Adel A Ali, group chief executive officer, Air Arabia, said:…

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Speaker list confirmed for Aviation Africa 2015

Mark Elliott Feb 3, 2015

Aviation Africa 2015 organised by Arabian Aerospace will soon get together senior, influential industry figures from both Africa and the Middle East. The event is scheduled to take…

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Air Arabia to become first Middle East LCC to enter China

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2015

Air Arabia is set to be the first Middle Eastern low-cost carrier to enter the Chinese market when it touches down in Urumqi next month. Starting 10 February 2015, the carrier will…

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Air Arabia gets sustainable with Bee’ah

Mark Elliott Jan 11, 2015

Air Arabia recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bee’ah. The MoU will have the airline and Bee’ah collaborate and share knowledge and expertise in a number of key…

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Air Arabia gets a new hub in Jordan

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2015

Air Arabia recently announced its intent to open a new international hub at Amman Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA). This will be the airline’s fifth fixed-based operation…

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DIB, Air Arabia ink US$230 million aircraft financing deal

Mark Elliott Nov 20, 2014

In light of its aircraft enhancement programme, Air Arabia inked an aircraft financing deal with Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB). The agreement was in effect to facilitate delivery of six new…

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Air Arabia’s financials on an upward graph

Mark Elliott Nov 12, 2014

The year so far has been panning out very successful for Air Arabia. The airline recently announced its financial results for the first nine months of the year ending 30 September 2014.…

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Air Arabia expands presence in Saudi Arabia

Mark Elliott Oct 22, 2014

Air Arabia has expanded its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the launch of non-stop service to Al Jouf. This will be the airline’s 11th destination in the Kingdom. The…

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Air Arabia commences flights to Tbilisi

Mark Elliott Oct 19, 2014

Air Arabia recently celebrated its 100th destination with the launch of regular direct services to Tbilisi in Georgia. The new service will start from 28 October 2014. The airline…

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AAMS speakers announced

Mark Elliott Sep 7, 2014

The 2014 Arab Aviation and Media Summit (AAMS) announced its list of speakers for its fourth edition. The event is being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saud…

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Air Arabia connects Chittagong

Mark Elliott Aug 17, 2014

Air Arabia recently announced that from 2 September 2014, it will run three flights per week from Ras Al Khaimah to Chittagong. This further strengthens its connectivity with a core…

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Air Arabia net profit soars by 128% in Q2

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2014

Air Arabia recently reported a net profit of AED 173 million for the three months ending 30 June 2014. This resulted in a increase of 128% compared to AED76 m reported for the same…

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Antalya welcomes Air Arabia

Mark Elliott Aug 7, 2014

Air Arabia’s first flight touched down in Antalya marking the start of non-stop services to the city, in the South West of Turkey. The new service from Sharjah marks Air Arabia’s second…

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Khareef season may result in increased air capacity

Mark Elliott Jul 8, 2014

The forthcoming annual Khareef season may see some airline make plans to increase flights to Salalah. flydubai is contemplating increasing number of flights to Salalah from Dubai. A…

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Oman tourism partners with Air Arabia

Mark Elliott Jun 17, 2014

The Oman Ministry of Tourism have recently partnered with Air Arabia. This is in line with the airline’s launch of three new flights to Muscat from Ras al-Khaimah (RAK). The…

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Air Arabia partners with Turkish Technic Inc

Mark Elliott Jun 4, 2014

Turkish Technic and Air Arabia recently inked a component support contract. The signing ceremony was attended by Air Arabia Group CEO Adel Abdulla Ali and Turkish Technic president and…

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Air Arabia takes off from RAK International

Mark Elliott May 7, 2014

Air Arabia recently marked the commencement of its operations from Ras Al Khaimah. The inaugural event was attended by HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Saud Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al…

Tourism

Sharjah road show targets GCC tourists

Mark Elliott Apr 23, 2014

With an influx of continually rising international tourist, especially from neighbouring GCC countries, Sharjah is reaching out to the Kuwaiti tourism market. This is being done through…

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Air Arabia to operate second base from RAK hub

Mark Elliott Apr 16, 2014

Ras Al Khaimah will soon open a new operational hub for Air Arabia. This will be the fourth international base and second in the UAE. The new announcement was made by RAK Department of…

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Air Arabia adds Shymkent route

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2014

Air Arabia has announced the launch of non-stop services to Shymkent in Kazakhstan. The new twice-weekly service will be Air Arabia’s 91st worldwide destination. Air Arabia currently…

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Air Arabia welcomes 6000th Airbus A320

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2014

Air Arabia recently took delivery of its 37th aircraft, the 6000th Airbus A320 made to date. The aircraft was unveiled at a ceremony in Hamburg and attended by senior officials from Air…

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More air connectivity for Egypt

Mark Elliott Mar 2, 2014

Air Arabia strengthened connectivity with Egypt with the launch of non-stop services to Cairo. The inaugural flight, G90620, took off at a special ceremony attended by senior officials…

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Air Arabia posts 12% Q4 profit

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2014

Air Arabia announced its financial results for the fourth quarter (Q4) ended 31 December 2013. The airline’s net profit for Q4, stood at AED94 million, up 12% compared to AED 84 m…

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Air Arabia to connect Cairo

Mark Elliott Feb 12, 2014

Air Arabia has strengthened connectivity with Egypt with the launch of non-stop services to Cairo. The new service from Sharjah marks Air Arabia’s fifth destination in Egypt and 90th…

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Air Arabia connects Antalya

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2014

Air Arabia has launched non-stop services to Antalya, in the South West of Turkey. The new service will connect from 29 July 2014 with three weekly flights to Antalya from Sharjah.…

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Air Arabia expands services to Qatar

Mark Elliott Jan 7, 2014

Air Arabia recently announced an expansion of its services to Doha. The airline has increased its existing twice daily services between Sharjah and Doha to three times daily.…

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New web interface for Air Arabia

Mark Elliott Dec 11, 2013

In a bid to enhance its passenger experience, Air Arabia has unveiled its new website. The new portal offers several features making the interface more user friendly and…

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Safeer Mall gets Air Arabia check-in terminal

Mark Elliott Nov 24, 2013

Air Arabia opened its Sharjah City Check-in Terminal in Safeer Mall. The facility is the airline’s third check-in service outside of an airport, following the launch in Dubai and Ras Al…

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Air Arabia takes off to Hofuf

Mark Elliott Nov 21, 2013

Air Arabia recently announced operations to Hofuf in Saudi Arabia from Sharjah. The new service will commence with four weekly flights operating on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and…

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Air Arabia reports growth for Q3 at AED 341 mn

Mark Elliott Nov 12, 2013

Air Arabia recently announced its financial results for the nine months ending 30 September 2013. The net profit for the period stood at AED 341 million, in line with net profits…

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Air Arabia expands Saudi services

Mark Elliott Nov 6, 2013

Air Arabia recently announced flights to Hofuf, thereby expanding its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new route will commence on 18 November 2013. The will offer services…

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Air Arabia boosts Nagpur flights

Mark Elliott Oct 16, 2013

Air Arabia has announced an increase in its flights to Nagpur. Starting 29 October, the airline will fly four times a week between Nagpur and Sharjah. Flights will depart from Nagpur…

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Industry snippets

Mark Elliott Aug 28, 2013

Air Arabia increases Iran capacity Air Arabia has announced plans to commence two new routes to Iran. The new service will begin with two and one weekly service each to Lar and…

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UAE looks to boost eastbound traffic

Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2013

The UAE represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has signed a Record of Discussions (RoD) with the government of the People's Republic of China in Yinchuan. The new…

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Air Arabia posts 17% profit

Mark Elliott Aug 5, 2013

Air Arabia recently announced its financial results for the period ending 30 June 2013.  The statistics for the first half of 2013 (H1) state a net profit at AED 134 million, an…

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Air Arabia launches app for iPhone

Mark Elliott Jul 28, 2013

Air Arabia recently launched a mobile application for Apple devices.  The Air Arabia iOS App allows passengers to easily purchase tickets, review and amend bookings and select seats.…

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Air Arabia boosts Saudi Arabia network

Mark Elliott Jul 25, 2013

Air Arabia announced the addition of its ninth Saudi Arabian destination - Ha'il. The new route will be launched from 1 August with three services each week from Sharjah.  Operating…

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Air Arabia commence Armenia service

Mark Elliott Jun 11, 2013

Air Arabia announced that it will begin offering a twice weekly service to Yerevan in Armenia from August 2013. Flights will depart from Sharjah International Airport on Tuesdays and…

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Air Arabia takes off to Abha

Mark Elliott May 27, 2013 1

Air Arabia’s inaugural flight recently touched down in Abha, Saudi Arabia, from Sharjah. The airline offers two weekly flights to Abha operating on Mondays and Saturdays.  Adel Ali,…

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Air Arabia inks US$350 million financing deal

Mark Elliott May 21, 2013 9

Air Arabia signed a US$350 million finance deal from a syndicate of two GCC banks to support acquisition of 10 new Airbus A320 aircraft.  The airline signed the deal with senior…

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Air Arabia post AED59 million Q1 net profit

Mark Elliott May 14, 2013 15

Air Arabia has witnessed a positive first quarter ending 31 March 2013. The airline reported a net profit of AED59m for the three months and registering an increase of 20%. The current…

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Air Arabia to distribute 7% cash dividend

Mar 18, 2013 0

Air Arabia has approved a 7% cash dividend at its Annual general Meeting (AGM), following a significant increase in its turnover. For the 12 months ending December 31, 2012, Air Arabia…

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Air Arabia adds second Sharklet aircraft

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2013 15

Air Arabia took delivery of its second Sharklet-equipped Airbus A320 aircraft in 2013.  This new delivery also coincides with the 26th anniversary of the Airbus A320 aircraft. Sharklets…

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Air Arabia adds second Sri Lanka route

Mark Elliott Mar 4, 2013 16

Air Arabia announced that it has added its second destination in Sri Lanka with the launch of non-stop flights to Mattala.  The inaugural flight will take off 18 March 2013. The route…

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Air Arabia clocks 15% rise in passengers

Mark Elliott Feb 25, 2013 15

Air Arabia carried nearly half a million passengers in January 2013.  As per latest statistics, the airline carried a total of 492,847 passengers in the month, an increase of nearly 15%…

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Air Arabia carries 5.3mn pax in 2012

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2013 16

Air Arabia announced its annual performance for 2012 wherein the airline carried over 5.3 million passengers in 2012, registering a 13% increase compared to 4.7m passengers in 2011.  The…

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Air Arabia launches service from Sharjah to Baghdad

Mark Elliott Feb 13, 2013 12

Air Arabia recently announced launch of non-stop services to Baghdad in Iraq.  The inaugural flight will take off on 10 March 2013. The route will commence with three weekly services…

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Air Arabia takes delivery of Sharklet-equipped A320

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2013 15

Air Arabia has recently taken delivery of its first Sharklet-equipped Airbus A320 aircraft, which aids the airline achieve increased operational efficiency.  Sharklets are an option on…

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Air Arabia Q3 performance up over 2011

Mark Elliott Nov 13, 2012 16

Air Arabia Group revealed that for the three months ending 30 September 2012, a net profit of AED 226 million was reported, resulting in an increase of 126% as compared to AED100 million in…

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Air Arabia clocks 22% passenger growth in October

Mark Elliott Nov 8, 2012 12

Air Arabia reported that it carried 458,316 passengers in October 2012, an increase of over 22% compared to the same period in 2011.  The airline also the average seat load factor for the…

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Air Arabia launches Rostov service

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2012 17

Air Arabia announced the launch of its services to Rostov in Russia.  Flights to the Russian city will commence on 2 November 2012. The route will be serviced with two weekly services on…

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Air Arabia commences flights to Kosovo

Mark Elliott Oct 21, 2012 16

Air Arabia announced its decision to operate scheduled flights to the Republic of Kosovo.  This makes the airline the first UAE carrier to the country. The service will commences with twice…

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Air Arabia commences Odessa, Ukraine service

Mark Elliott Oct 14, 2012 16

Air Arabia launched its inaugural to Odessa in Ukraine. The flight had an official delegation on board the aircraft. Commenting on the service, Adel Ali, group chief executive officer,…

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Air Arabia strengthens network with Kazakhstan service

Mark Elliott Oct 11, 2012 14

Air Arabia announced expansion of services to Kazakhstan with the launch of twice weekly flights to Astana.  The airline currently flies six times per week to Almaty. The new service to…

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Air Arabia to commence Basra services

Mark Elliott Oct 9, 2012 18

Air Arabia announced services to Basra, which will commence on 4th November. The carrier will offer three weekly services between Sharjah and Basra on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.…

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Air Arabia connects Erbil

Mark Elliott Sep 26, 2012 0

Air Arabia announced the launch of its Erbil services. Flights to the Iraqi city will commence on October 14th, 2012. The route will be serviced with four weekly services on Mondays,…

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Air Arabia clocks 22% passenger growth for August

Mark Elliott Sep 12, 2012 3

Air Arabia recently announced that they welcomed 379,092 passengers in August 2012, an increase of over 22% compared to the corresponding month in 2011. The average seat load factor reported…

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Air Arabia opens first City Terminal Check-in in Dubai

Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2012 16

Air Arabia recently launched its first ‘City Terminal Check-in’ in Dubai. The facility in Lamcy Plaza shopping mall is Air Arabia's first check-in service outside of an airport and offers…

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SCTDA road show continues in Ukraine and Kazakhstan

Mark Elliott Sep 5, 2012 10

The Sharjah delegation, organized by Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) in collaboration with Air Arabia including representatives of Tourism and Travel agencies, is…

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Air Arabia connects Odessa, Ukraine

Mark Elliott Sep 3, 2012 0

Air Arabia recently announced that it has added its fourth destination in Ukraine with the launch of flights to Odessa. Air Arabia is UAE's first airline to enter Odessa. Flights to the…

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Air Arabia witnesses 31% increase for Q2

Mark Elliott Aug 7, 2012 15

Air Arabia announced its financial results for the three months ending June 30th, 2012. For the three months ending June 30, 2012, Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED66 million, an…

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SCTDA, Air Arabia conduct workshops in Muscat

Mark Elliott Jul 3, 2012 6

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) in collaboration with Air Arabia recently organised a workshop in Muscat to brief travel and tourism agencies on the tourism…

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Air Arabia launches pre-booked baggage policy

Mark Elliott Jun 24, 2012 17

Air Arabia introduced a new online pre-booked baggage policy, enabling passengers to pay for only the baggage weight they need. The new policy, effective for all tickets purchased on or…

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Air Arabia launches direct service to Salalah

Mark Elliott Jun 5, 2012 16

Air Arabia recently announced the launch of its new service to Salalah, Oman starting June 28th, 2012. The new route will become airline's second destination in the Sultanate. The new…

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Air Arabia takes off to Taif

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2012 9

Air Arabia commenced services to the city of Taif in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from Sharjah, UAE. The service will include three weekly flights to Taif on Saturdays,  Mondays, and…

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Arab Aviation and Media Summit 2012 focuses on mobility

Mark Elliott Apr 24, 2012 17

The second edition of The Arab Aviation and Media Summit, this year will provide insightful discussions around challenges and opportunities faced by the aviation sector in the Arab World.…