Dubai International welcomed 6.9 million passengers in October, according to the monthly traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports. Passenger traffic at DXB reached 6,865,296 in October compared to 6,420,208 recorded in the corresponding month last year, an increase…
Month: November 2017
Airbus A350-1000 receives European and US safety accreditation
Following an intensive flight test campaign performed in less than a year, the A350-1000 has received type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency and the Federal Aviation Administration. The certified aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines. The…
Cathay Pacific Group to expand Wi-Fi coverage from mid-2018
The Cathay Pacific Group will introduce high-speed Wi-Fi to its Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 fleets from mid-2018, in response to its customers’ growing demand for inflight connectivity. This follows the successful introduction of broadband services to its Airbus A350-900…
August sees record spending from overseas visitors to UK
Figures out today show that August was the highest month ever for overseas visitor spending in the UK. Overseas visitors spent £2.8 billion in August, up the per cent on the same month last year. It was a record August…
Dubai Airshow 2017: flydubai places $27 billion order with Boeing for 225 737 MAX planes
Boeing and flydubai have signed a landmark agreement today for 225 737 MAX airplanes with a list price value of $27 billion. The deal represents the largest-ever single-aisle jet order – by number of airplanes and total value – from…