Dubai aviation

Dubai International Airport maintained its global status after recording a record 95.2 million passenger traffic in 2025, connecting more than 260 destinations worldwide

flydubai will begin direct flights between Dubai and Benghazi from June 17, becoming the first UAE carrier to operate the route. Flydubai: "The launch of our new operations to Libya marks another milestone in our network expansion strategy and reinforces our commitment to opening underserved markets"

The company has finished installing the Starlink system on the first A380 aircraft, with free connection for all passengers and unprecedented speeds that allow video calls, gaming, and live broadcasts at 40,000 feet

The airline, which announced earlier this year that it would open the route between Dubai and Bangkok in September, says it will begin operating as early as July with a daily flight

Dubai's Ministry of Communications has announced the reopening of the "Global Village", one of the city's most prominent and popular attractions that was closed due to the war. All the details and the exact reopening time on Monday, April 20, 2026

ACI report: Global airports see steady growth across passengers, cargo, and aircraft movements. Atlanta was the busiest airport last year, followed by Dubai and Tokyo Haneda. The top 10 busiest airports in total passengers account for 9% of the global passenger traffic

A celebration of futuristic transportation: Dubai has completed construction of the world's first flying taxi station, part of a network of stations planned for the city. The station is expected to serve approximately 170,000 passengers per year

Oman Air brings back daily Dubai flights this month (April 2026) while managing ongoing disruptions affecting routes across the Middle East and Europe

Amid regional challenges: Dubai launches a billion-dirham stimulus package, announcing hotel fee deferrals and broad relief for businesses for 3 months

Emirates advises passengers to prepare for delays as storms, dust, and strong winds may impact flights in Dubai. Dubai Airports has also warned of adverse weather expected from March 23 to March 27. Egypt, Oman, and Bahrain are dealing with similar problems