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Forget about the delays. This is a silly aircraft order. I believe this, for a few reasons: We must understand, that the government of the UAE owns EK and FZ. They basically run both airlines. Emirates has the stout wide body network, connecting the world to Dubai. Flydubai, however, is a 737 loyalist, stretching the limits of the aircraft as the "lower cost" and "semi-regional" airline. Kind of think of it a mainline and regional carrier. These airlines each have distinct roles that beautifully complement each other. Emirates has the 787-8 and -10 on order. This, to me, is the best move the airline could have made. This opens up thinner markets for the EK brand. Think LTN, KEF, or even AGP (Malaga). This order will also be important to opening new cities in Africa that cannot be served by Flydubai currently. We can consider Kano, Douala, and Freetown. I'll go as far to say new American markets like Atlanta, Ft. Lauderdale or Detroit. So if they ordered the Dreamliner, why would Flydubai do so? If they choose to fly it to the same markets as Emirates, it will greatly dilute the EK brand. I only say this, because the FZ CEO stated that it will likely have 3 classes. The whole reason that Emirates ordered these smaller birds, was to sneak into smaller markets. If FZ wanted to do that, it would have made more sense to double down on the A350 for Emirates, and cede the Dreamliner to Flydubai. If FZ was that sold on the 789, the better strategy would be as such: - DITCH the 3 classes! Implement a tourist configuration, maybe a few premium economy seats up front. Order the 787-8 as well. Deploy these aircraft to markets like London-Gatwick, Lagos, Entebbe, and Jeddah. Basically markets that wouldn't mind the lower fares, and could compliment the more premium offering of Emirates. This is assuming that Flydubai would overlap networks. Please note, there IS some overlap already (ex. Addis Ababa). A config fix is the difference between diluting and complimenting Emirates. What FZ has with the 737 network, works. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, especially if the sister airline already solved the problem.

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In the next two posts, two different kinds of airlines will be introduced: Top-notch ones and low-cost ones #Airlines are companies that provide air transportation services for passengers and cargo. They operate scheduled flights on specific routes, connecting different cities and countries around the world. Airlines play a crucial role in facilitating travel, trade, and #tourism, making it possible for people to reach their destinations quickly and efficiently. Some of the most well-known airlines in the world include: 1. Delta Air Lines: #Delta is one of the largest and oldest airlines in the #UnitedStates, with a vast network of #domestic and #international flights. It is known for its customer service, fleet size, and global reach. 2. American Airlines: #AmericanAirlines is another major U.S.-based airline with an extensive route #network. It is one of the founding members of the Oneworld alliance, which allows passengers to access a wide range of destinations through partner airlines. 3. United Airlines: #UnitedAirlines is a major American airline with a large fleet and an extensive route network. It is known for its #global presence and frequent flyer program. 4. Emirates: Based in Dubai, #Emirates is one of the largest and most luxurious airlines in the world. It is known for its #modern fleet, high-quality service, and extensive route network connecting #Dubai to major cities around the globe. 5. Singapore Airlines: #SingaporeAirlines is renowned for its excellent customer service, comfortable cabins, and top-notch in-flight entertainment. It is consistently ranked as one of the best airlines in the world. 6. Qatar Airways: #QatarAirways is the national carrier of #Qatar and is known for its modern fleet, luxurious service, and high standards of quality. It has won numerous awards for its excellence in the aviation industry. 7. Lufthansa: #Lufthansa is the largest airline in #Germany and one of the leading airlines in Europe. It is part of the Star Alliance, one of the largest global airline alliances. 8. Turkish Airlines: #TurkishAirlines is the national flag carrier airline of Turkey and operates an extensive network of domestic and international flights. Known for its #hospitality, modern fleet, and diverse route options, Turkish Airlines has established itself as a prominent player in the global #aviation industry. These are just a few examples of well-known airlines that operate on a global scale. Each airline has its own unique strengths, services, and routes that cater to different types of travelers.

Baku Airport sees growth of 50% in April 🇦🇿 Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) saw 50% jump in passenger traffic to 570,000 in April. Foreign airlines accounted for 54.3% of the traffic on international routes, with the rest carried by Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL). Foreign airlines served more than 280,000 passengers, and the national air carrier – 236,000. 52,700 passengers were transported on busiest local route Baku-Nakhchivan ( by 30%) during the month. The number of transit passengers continues to grow. Compared to April last year, their number increased by 85% and reached 28 thousand people. In the first 4 months of 2024, Baku airport served over 2 million passengers (41.3% increase year-on-year). Most popular international destinations from Azerbaijan’s capital airport included cities such as Istanbul, Tbilisi, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Moscow, Ankara, St. Petersburg, Delhi, Doha and Sharjah. AZAL, Turkish Airlines, Ajet, Aeroflot, Rossiya Airlines, Air Arabia, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, flydubai, Georgian Wings, Indigo, Qatar Airways carried more than 1.178 million passengers on these routes. The number of air carriers serving GYD increased from 29 to 34 (among them 14 are low-cost carriers). These airlines operated 8,494 flights during the four months period. Subscribe to @CentralAsiaPlusAero

The Middle East's aviation industry is bracing for increased competition as Dubai carriers embark on a massive expansion and Saudi Arabia gears up to launch a new national airline. Saudi Arabia's ambitious plans to triple annual passenger traffic by 2030 are expected to shake up the region's aviation landscape, challenging the dominance of Dubai and Doha as major travel hubs. Riyadh Air, the kingdom's new state-backed airline, aims to differentiate itself by focusing on point-to-point traffic rather than relying on transit passengers. Experts believe that there is enough demand to support both Emirates and Qatar Airways, as well as Riyadh Air, suggesting that the Middle East's aviation sector is poised for a period of robust growth. #aviation #MiddleEast #Dubai #SaudiArabia #airlines #competition #expansion #newairline #travel #tourism https://lnkd.in/gQeiCzFB

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Three big aviation bosses on the BB: 1) Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths announced DXB’s ‘absolutely amazing’ Q3/9M numbers live on the show this morning – 64.5m passengers ytd, an average of 7.6m a month – putting them on track to surpass 2019 traffic. And that’s without China back to full strength. 2) Also bullish was flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith, after buying his first widebodies: 30 787 Dreamliners. The possibilities for those planes are ‘endless’ he says, although he wouldn’t be drawn on new destinations. Ghaith (below) says this financial year will be more profitable for FlyDubai than the last – itself 40 % up on the year before - predicting a ‘damn good year’. 3) Emirates boss HH Sheikh Ahmed also in high spirits after their purchase of 90 777Xs, saying he expects to see continued growth in H2 – ‘a good number’ – on the back of record H1 earnings. 4) All those new planes mean Dubai needs a new airport for the 2030s, says Paul Griffiths. The ‘DWC mega-hub’ with be the ‘largest plan the world has ever seen’, he promises – but DXB itself needs to do something to meet growing demand until then. The ‘boffins in the back office’ are working on a plan.