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Gulf Insider
15-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Boeing Wins Largest-ever Order From Qatar Airways: Trump
Boeing Co. won an order from Qatar Airways amid a flurry of deals between Gulf nations and the US during President Donald Trump's visit to the region. The agreement signed by the Doha-based carrier is for 160 aircraft, according to the White House, in what it said is the largest order in the American company's history. The commitment provides a big commercial win for Boeing, which has come under pressure from Trump for delays on the latest Air Force One presidential jets. Qatar has long been a loyal Boeing customer, though the carrier also flies a large fleet of Airbus SE short- and longhaul aircraft. Widebody aircraft have been in higher demand since the pandemic as global routes reopened and airlines sought to replenish their aging fleets. Emirates, Qatar Airway's bigger regional competitor, ordered more than 100 Boeing planes at the last Dubai Air Show in 2023, and carriers including Air India and British Airways have also snapped up more long-range planes. The deal was announced during Trump's visit to Doha as part of a four-day trip to the Gulf, where he is expected to sign agreements that span defense, aviation, infrastructure and technology. Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund placed a $4.8 billion Boeing order on Tuesday. Boeing Chief Executive Officer Kelly Ortberg attended the signing ceremony in Doha, alongside Stephanie Pope, the head of Boeing's commercial aircraft business. Ortberg also accompanied Trump to Saudi Arabia, part of a large delegation of business executives. The airline is also considering a smaller number of the Airbus A350 aircraft, but is likely to announce that order during the Paris Air Show, Bloomberg reported last week. Qatar Airways operates a mix fleet of more than 200 narrowbody and widebody jets from both manufacturers. It operates more than 50 of the older Boeing 777 model, a popular jet in global airline fleets but also an increasingly old aircraft that many carriers are keen to replace. Also read: Boeing Scores Largest-Ever Order As Dealmaking Trump Tours Gulf States
Euronews
30-01-2025
- Business
- Euronews
Dubai is the world's busiest airport, but is the tourism boom begining to strain the affluent city?
Dubai International Airport was the world's busiest for international travel in 2024, officials announced on Thursday. The hub saw a record 92.3 million passengers pass through its terminals last year. The result cements Dubai's bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic, surpassing the previous record set in 2018 for the first time. It coincides with a real-estate boom and the city's highest-ever tourism numbers, which have made Dubai a trending destination as well as a popular layover stop. However, the city is now grappling with increasing traffic and housing costs, pressuring both its Emirati citizens and the foreign residents who power its economy. Dubai Aiport was the world's busiest in 2024 Today, Dubai International Airport feels like it is bursting at the seams with aircraft movements and crowds passing through its cavernous terminals. Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announced the record number of passengers on the social media platform X. The state-owned airport is home to the long-haul carrier Emirates, which powers the network of state-owned and state-linked businesses known as 'Dubai Inc'. 'Dubai is the airport of the world [...] and a new world in the aviation sector,' Sheikh Mohammed wrote. In 2023, the airport, known as DXB, had 86.9 million passengers. Its 2019 traffic was 86.3 million passengers. It had 89.1 million passengers in 2018 - its previous busiest-ever year before the pandemic - while 66 million passengers passed through in 2022. Dubai plans move to city's second airport In 10 years, authorities plan to move operations to the city-state's second airport after a nearly $35 billion (€33.5 billion) upgrade. Al Maktoum International Airport is roughly 45 kilometres away from DXB. The airport, which opened in 2010 with one terminal and is known as DWC, served as a parking lot for Emirates' double-decker Airbus A380s and other aircraft during the pandemic. But since then, it has slowly returned to life with cargo and private flights. It also hosts the biennial Dubai Air Show and has a vast, empty desert in which to expand. DXB and DWC serve 106 airlines flying to 272 cities in 107 countries across the world. Dubai grapples with tourism boom While tourism adverts continue to entice travellers to the city, the constant increase in arrivals is putting a strain on the local population and infrastructure. Traffic on Dubai's roads is becoming a nightmare for commuters. The price of housing continues to spike, even with new real estate projects being announced almost daily. 'Dubai is on steroids but affordability risks are increasing,' Hasnain Malik warned in a report for the global data firm Tellimer, where he's a managing director.
The Independent
30-01-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Dubai International Airport, busiest for world travel, sees record 92.3 million passengers in 2024
Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international travel, saw a record 92.3 million passengers pass through its terminals in 2024, officials announced Thursday. The result cements Dubai's bounce-back from the coronavirus pandemic, surpassing the previous record set in 2018 for the first time. Today, the airport feels like it's bursting at the seams with aircraft movements and crowds moving through its cavernous terminals. Authorities plan to move operations in 2032 to the city-state's second airport after a nearly $35 billion upgrade. Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, first announced the new passenger figure on X. The state-owned airport is home to the long-haul carrier Emirates, which powers the network of state-owned and state-linked businesses known as "Dubai Inc." 'Dubai is the airport of the world ... and a new world in the aviation sector,' Sheikh Mohammed wrote. Speaking with The Associated Press, Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths pointed to the fact that the airport had served more than 700 million passengers over the last decade — closing in on twice the population of the United States. The 2024 result 'is not only a record for us, of course, but as the No. 1 airport in the world, it's a new world record for international passengers through any airport in the world," Griffiths said. "And the great thing is that's with two runways on a very limited geographical footprint, which hasn't really changed at all.' In 2023, the airport, known as DXB, had 86.9 million passengers. Its 2019, traffic was 86.3 million passengers. It had 89.1 million passengers in 2018 — its previous busiest-ever year before the pandemic, while 66 million passengers passed through in 2022. In 2024, India remained the top destination market for DXB, with 12 million passengers. Saudi Arabia followed with 7.6 million and the United Kingdom at 6.2 million. DXB and Al Maktoum International Airport, known as DWC, serve 106 airlines flying to 272 cities in 107 countries across the world. A real-estate boom and the city's highest-ever tourism numbers have made Dubai a destination as well as a layover. However, the city is now grappling with increasing traffic and costs pressuring both its Emirati citizens and the foreign residents who power its economy. Dubai plans to move its airport operations to Al Maktoum International Airport, about 45 kilometers (28 miles) away from DXB. The airport, which opened in 2010 with one terminal, served as a parking lot for Emirates' double-decker Airbus A380s and other aircraft during the pandemic. But since then, it has slowly returned to life with cargo, commercial and private flights. It also hosts the biennial Dubai Air Show and has a vast, empty desert in which to expand. Griffiths said that authorities plan to move Emirates, its low-cost sister airline FlyDubai and others to DWC by 2032. Computer-rendered images show the facility as having a curving, white terminal reminiscent of the traditional Bedouin tents of the Arabian Peninsula. Plans call for it to have five parallel runways and 400 aircraft gates. With DXB already having so-called smart gates that can do facial recognition to speed passengers through immigration, Griffiths said that building DWC offered an opportunity to rethink traditional airport designs of separate locations for ticketing, security and other checks. It should be 'a bit like a really well-designed railway station — you should arrive at the airport, face recognition through the gate and immediately you are at leisure,' he said. "You can shop, you can dine, you can go into a lounge. You've got more time, which hopefully will turn into more income for the airport and will pay for the processes and the reengineering.' Dubai's passenger numbers have been ahead of its traditional rival for international travel, London's Heathrow Airport, for a decade now. On Wednesday, the U.K. government backed construction of a third runway at Heathrow, a decadeslong debate for the airport. However, Griffiths said that he remained confident Dubai would remain ahead. 'I wouldn't mind betting that when DWC Phase 2 opens, they'll still be talking about Heathrow runway three and no spade will have gone into the ground," he said.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dubai International Airport, busiest for world travel, sees record 92.3 million passengers in 2024
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international travel, saw a record 92.3 million passengers pass through its terminals in 2024, officials announced Thursday. The result cements Dubai's bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic, surpassing the previous record set in 2018 for the first time. Today, the airport feels like it is bursting at the seams with aircraft movements and crowds moving through its cavernous terminals as authorities plan to move operations in 10 years to the city-state's second airport after a nearly $35 billion upgrade. Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announced the figure on the social media platform X. In 2023, the airport, known as DXB, had 86.9 million passengers. Its 2019 traffic was 86.3 million passengers. It had 89.1 million passengers in 2018 — its previous busiest-ever year before the pandemic, while 66 million passengers passed through in 2022. A real-estate boom and the city's highest-ever tourism numbers have made Dubai a destination as well as a layover. However, the city is now grappling with increasing traffic and costs pressuring both its Emirati citizens and the foreign residents who power its economy. In 10 years, Dubai plans to move its airport operations to Al Maktoum International Airport, some 45 kilometers (28 miles) away from DXB. The airport, which opened in 2010 with one terminal, served as a parking lot for Emirates' double-decker Airbus A380s and other aircraft during the pandemic. But since then, it has slowly returned to life with cargo and private flights. It also hosts the biennial Dubai Air Show and has a vast, empty desert in which to expand. Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dubai International Airport, busiest for world travel, sees record 92.3 million passengers in 2024
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international travel, saw a record 92.3 million passengers pass through its terminals in 2024, officials announced Thursday. The result cements Dubai's bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic, surpassing the previous record set in 2018 for the first time. Today, the airport feels like it is bursting at the seams with aircraft movements and crowds moving through its cavernous terminals as authorities plan to move operations in 10 years to the city-state's second airport after a nearly $35 billion upgrade. Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announced the figure on the social media platform X. The state-owned airport is home to the long-haul carrier Emirates, which powers the network of state-owned and state-linked businesses known as "Dubai Inc." 'Dubai is the airport of the world ... and a new world in the aviation sector,' Sheikh Mohammed wrote. In 2023, the airport, known as DXB, had 86.9 million passengers. Its 2019 traffic was 86.3 million passengers. It had 89.1 million passengers in 2018 — its previous busiest-ever year before the pandemic, while 66 million passengers passed through in 2022. A real-estate boom and the city's highest-ever tourism numbers have made Dubai a destination as well as a layover. However, the city is now grappling with increasing traffic and costs pressuring both its Emirati citizens and the foreign residents who power its economy. In 10 years, Dubai plans to move its airport operations to Al Maktoum International Airport, some 45 kilometers (28 miles) away from DXB. The airport, which opened in 2010 with one terminal and is known as DWC, served as a parking lot for Emirates' double-decker Airbus A380s and other aircraft during the pandemic. But since then, it has slowly returned to life with cargo and private flights. It also hosts the biennial Dubai Air Show and has a vast, empty desert in which to expand. DXB and DWC serve 106 airlines flying to 272 cities in 107 countries across the world.
