In 2023, there were 6.3 million commercial flights in the EU. The number of flights remained below pre-pandemic levels in 2019 (7.0 million). 

Paul Griffith, CEO, Dubai Airports, underlined the transport hub’s commitment to helping eradicate the illegal trade in wildlife after signing a declaration at a special event with Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge and founder of The Royal Foundation’s United for Wildlife.

Dubai Airports, operator of the world's busiest international airport, Dubai International (DXB), has for the first time collaborated with the UAE's Federal Youth Authority (FYA) to create the Dubai Airports Youth Council.

Dubai Airports announced plans to elevate the airport customer experience as it unveiled a new brand for Dubai International (DXB) that signifies Dubai Airports’ transition from airport operator to a consumer led company, committed to making the world’s busiest international airport, the world’s best.

When LCCs first emerged in the MENA region, there was scepticism over whether they would survive.

environmental efficiency and carbon reduction, global aviation is at the helm of policy changes and green initiatives.

BY 2035, AN ADDITIONAL 258 MILLION PASSENGERS PER ANNUM ARE EXPECTED TO PASS THROUGH THE MIDDLE EAST’S AIRPORTS, BOOSTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE REGION AND ACROSS THE GLOBE.

These advancements are particularly gaining prominence at major hubs like Dubai International, now the world’s third busiest airport with 78 million travellers, up from the sixth position in 2014, and the number one airfield in terms of international traffic.

BY 2034, AN ADDITIONAL 237 MILLION TRAVELLERS PER ANNUM ARE EXPECTED TO PASS THROUGH THE MIDDLE EAST’S AIRPORTS, REQUIRING MAJOR INVESTMENTS IN NOT ONLY SAFETY AND SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES