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Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights

A fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport has caused a significant power outage, leading to the full-day closure of one of the world's busiest hubs. Over 120 flights were diverted, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and raising concerns about contingency planning.

2025-03-20T20:25:54.605790-07:00

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Emirates Expands Premium Economy Offering with Retrofitted A380s on European Routes

2025-04-09T18:51:43.548079-07:00

Reuters

Massive Strikes Halt Air Traffic at 13 German Airports

2025-03-10T01:53:09.853064-07:00

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Emirates Expands A350 Network to Seven New Global Destinations

2025-03-18T23:11:27.360320-07:00

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Breitflyte

Emirates Partners with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises for Luxury Travel Experiences Emirates announces a collaboration with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, starting in the 2026/27 season, to offer combined luxury cruise and air travel packages. This partnership aims to seamlessly connect Hapag-Lloyd's cruise routes with Emirates' extensive network, enhancing travel experiences for premium customers across regions like Africa, Asia, and Australia.

2025-04-28T07:28:00.020688-07:00

Emirates Partners with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises for Luxury Travel Experiences

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Emirates Expands with A350ULR and Retrofitted Fleets Across Key Routes Emirates is enhancing its service capabilities with the introduction of the Airbus A350 on the Dubai-Edinburgh route and deploying the A350ULR for long-haul service to Australia later this year. Additionally, retrofitted Boeing 777s and A380s will be introduced to eight more cities, upgrading passenger experiences across its network.

2025-04-28T04:48:23.894736-07:00

Emirates Expands with A350ULR and Retrofitted Fleets Across Key Routes

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IAF Participates in UAE's Multinational Desert Flag-10 Exercise with MiG-29s and Jaguars The Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed MiG-29 and Jaguar jets to the United Arab Emirates for Exercise Desert Flag-10. Taking place at Al Dhafra Air Base, this multinational event includes air forces from Australia, Bahrain, France, Germany, and others, aiming to enhance military cooperation and interoperability.

2025-04-21T09:20:15.327975-07:00

IAF Participates in UAE's Multinational Desert Flag-10 Exercise with MiG-29s and Jaguars

Aviation Week

Emirates SkyCargo to Launch Freighter Service to Tokyo Narita from Dubai Emirates SkyCargo is set to expand its freighter network by commencing flights from Dubai International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport starting May. This addition strengthens Emirates' position in the cargo sector, linking key markets across the Middle East and Asia. The move aligns with ongoing global air cargo growth.

2025-04-21T03:27:51.260842-07:00

Emirates SkyCargo to Launch Freighter Service to Tokyo Narita from Dubai

Yonhap News Agency

South Korea and UAE Forge Partnership for KF-21 Fighter Program South Korea and the UAE have signed a letter of intent for comprehensive cooperation on the KF-21 fighter program. This agreement signifies potential collaboration on production and technology, with the UAE exploring the acquisition of the South Korean KF-21 Boramae fighter jets for its Air Force.

2025-04-16T01:11:17.019777-07:00

South Korea and UAE Forge Partnership for KF-21 Fighter Program

Associated Press

US Deploys Second Aircraft Carrier Ahead of Iran Nuclear Talks, Tensions Rise The US has deployed the USS Carl Vinson to Mideast waters, joining the USS Harry S. Truman ahead of crucial nuclear talks with Iran. This increased military presence aims to exert pressure on Tehran amid concerns over its advancing nuclear program and ongoing strikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.

2025-04-15T01:56:57.018493-07:00

US Deploys Second Aircraft Carrier Ahead of Iran Nuclear Talks, Tensions Rise

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Emirates Expands Premium Economy Offering with Retrofitted A380s on European Routes Emirates is deploying its refurbished Airbus A380 aircraft featuring Premium Economy class to Manchester and Milan. Launching in June and July, the move will expand Emirates' Premium Economy capacity in and out of the UK to 5,000 weekly seats, enhancing the passenger experience on these routes.

2025-04-09T18:51:43.548079-07:00

Emirates Expands Premium Economy Offering with Retrofitted A380s on European Routes

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Emirates President Tim Clark Warns of Economic Reset Impact on Aviation Emirates President Tim Clark has cautioned about a looming global economic reset reminiscent of the 2008-2009 financial crisis. Highlighting the potential 'uncharted territory' brought on by tariffs, Clark emphasized resilience within the aviation industry despite these tumultuous times.

2025-04-08T07:00:09.285186-07:00

Emirates President Tim Clark Warns of Economic Reset Impact on Aviation