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15 September 2026

Air Arabia’s Saudi carrier to initiate flights on key domestic routes

FlightGlobal · 21:08
New budget airline’s services to major cities in the kingdom to begin on 20 September. Air Arabia’s new Saudi carrier is to open services within days, operating initially to three domestic destinations from Dammam. It will serve Riyadh and Jeddah twice-daily, and Medinah daily, with flights commencing on 20 September. Air Arabia is part of… The post Air Arabia’s Saudi carrier to initiate flights on key domestic routes first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Air Arabia-Led Consortium Secures AOC For New Saudi Airline

Aviation Week Network · 14:29
Air Arabia-Led Consortium Secures AOC For New Saudi Airline A consortium led by Air Arabia will launch a new LCC from Dammam, Saudi Arabia, after securing an air operator certificate. guy.ferneyhoug… Tue, 09/15/2026 - 14:29 Author Ella Nethersole Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Airlines & Lessors

14 August 2026

Air Arabia Resilient Despite Middle East Crisis

Aviation Week Network · 12:57
Air Arabia Resilient Despite Middle East Crisis UAE-based LCC Air Arabia was able to remain profitable during the first half of the year, which was largely impacted by the regional conflict in the Middle East. clarissa.siu@a… Fri, 08/14/2026 - 12:57 Author Kurt Hofmann Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Airlines & Lessors

Air Arabia expects third-quarter debut for Saudi airline venture

FlightGlobal · 08:28
Budget carrier and investment partners granted rights last year to establish operator in Dammam. Middle Eastern budget carrier Air Arabia is expecting to commence operations with its new Saudi Arabian venture in the third quarter of this year. Air Arabia is a 49% shareholder in a joint venture, Air Arabia DMM, which was granted rights… The post Air Arabia expects third-quarter debut for Saudi airline venture first appeared on FlightGlobal.

6 July 2026

Air Arabia Launches Direct Sharjah–London Gatwick Service

Aviation Week Network · 14:45
Air Arabia Launches Direct Sharjah–London Gatwick Service Air Arabia has begun twice-daily nonstop flights between Sharjah International Airport in the United Arab Emirates and London Gatwick Airport. jill.angelini@… Mon, 07/06/2026 - 14:45 Author Ella Nethersole Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Airports & Networks

18 May 2026

Air Arabia Reports 22% Drop In First-Quarter Profit

Aviation Week Network · 12:46
Air Arabia Reports 22% Drop In First-Quarter Profit Air Arabia reported an earnings hit in the first quarter which it attributed to disruptions from the ongoing conflict in the Gulf. natalia.pelayo… Mon, 05/18/2026 - 12:46 Author Ella Nethersole Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Airlines & Lessors

Middle East conflict dents Air Arabia’s first-quarter performance

FlightGlobal · 06:08
UAE budget carrier remains strongly profitable and asserts confidence in recovery. United Arab Emirates budget carrier Air Arabia recorded a fall of around 20% fall in its pre-tax and net profits over the first quarter, as the result of the Middle East conflict. The airline’s revenues for the three months to 31 March slightly increased,… The post Middle East conflict dents Air Arabia’s first-quarter performance first appeared on FlightGlobal.