Emirates marks Eid Al Etihad with A380 flypast at Dubai 7s

Tim Clark President, Emirates Airline - Emirates Airlines
Tim Clark President, Emirates Airline - Emirates Airlines
0Comments

Emirates marked the 54th Eid Al Etihad with a special A380 flypast during the Emirates Dubai 7s. The event took place at Dubai International Airport, where the aircraft flew over the stadium at 4:30pm at an altitude of 500 feet. Thousands of spectators attended the region’s major sports and entertainment festival.

The flight was led by Captain Mubarak Al Mheiri, Deputy Chief Pilot Airbus, with support from Captain Khalid Bin Sultan, Captain Philippe Lombet, and Captain Nabil Al Rustamani.



Related

Raj Subramaniam President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director  FedEx Corporation

FedEx files registration statement for planned spin-off of FedEx Freight

FedEx Corp. announced it has filed a Form 10 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for its planned spin-off of FedEx Freight.

Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer

Dual enrollment aviation program opens new career paths for Clayton County students

A dual enrollment aviation program for Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) students has launched, offering a new pathway to pilot careers with the support of Delta’s Propel Program and Middle Georgia State University.

Frederick W. Smith FedEx Corporation Founder and Executive Chairman

FedEx adds electric trucks in Japan as part of carbon neutrality push

Federal Express Corporation has expanded its electric vehicle fleet in Japan by adding 17 new electric trucks.

Trending

Airbus narrowly beats reduced 2025 target for aircraft deliveries
The 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act (the Act) Section 827 directed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue to partner with industry and other Federal government stakeholders in carrying out the mission of the industry-government initiative, Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE), and take such actions as may be necessary to facilitate
Lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has placed a fresh order for 50 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, adding to its existing commitments.
The FAA has released for public comment a draft plan to move general aviation airplanes and helicopters to using unleaded aviation gasoline by 2030 in the continental U.S. and 2032 in Alaska.
In 2026, risks abound. Having a view of what these might entail is important for planning and decision-making and the impact they may have on airlines. Five areas loom particularly large in the year ahead.
Packing more passengers into the most fuel-efficient aircraft and eliminating premium seating could reduce global aviation emissions by as much as three-quarters, a new study has suggested.
The Guardian
Exclusive: Getting rid of premium seats, ensuring flights are near full and using efficient aircraft could slash CO2, analysis suggests
Reuters
Alaska Airlines said on Wednesday it will purchase 110 new Boeing aircraft, the largest single order in the carrier’s history, as part of an aggressive expansion and fleet modernization plan.
SELANGOR'S aerospace industry is expected to strengthen the state's position in the global supply chain while improving local workforce skills and accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies such as automation, robotics and the Internet of Things (IoT).
A recording of a flight radar shows no planes flying over Venezuela after the US carried out strikes in Caracas, the country's capital, on January 3.

The Weekly Newsletter

Sign-up for the Weekly Newsletter from Sky Industry News.