British Airways’ (BA) first Airbus A350 aircraft is being put through its paces with extensive service trials ahead of it starting long-haul flying to Dubai on September 02.

Air Arabia received its second Airbus, A321neo Long Range.

Gulf Air welcomed the airline’s third Airbus A320neo, and will on October 26 begin operating to Male in the Maldives.

Oman Air has taken delivery of the third of 30 Boeing B737 Max 8s it has on order.

Emirates will start a third daily service between Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport and Dubai, from an anticipated date of October 25.