Etihad’s 2016 loss – US$1.87 billion. Etihad Airways today reported a $1.9bn loss for 2016, as the company added “one off impairment” charges related to...
flydubai and Emirates – an engagement not a marriage? Emirates and flydubai on Monday announced a significant partnership agreement that will see the two airlines join forces for...
“I have no enemies and no hatred” Liu Xiaobo – Nobel Laureate Liu Xiaobo died yesterday; held captive by a nation that refused to allow him to obtain medical help offered...
Hackmasters and DXB – where ambition and reality have not yet connected So I landed back at DXB on Tuesday as I walked into the arrivals area a company called Hackmasters had...
#HK20 – marching for the future of Hong Kong Every 1 July there is a march in Hong Kong; an expression of hope for the future of Hong...
List of demands that Qatar must meet Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries that have cut ties to Qatar issued a strong list of demands on Thursday,...
Dubai from the air This picture was posted today on twitter by @FODavidV – an A380 first officer at Emirates. I hope he...
One night in Paris It is ten years since I was last in Paris. It may be a long time, if ever, before...
Qatar Crisis – commentary The Economist has a sensible piece this week on the current feud in the Gulf and the potential for...