Middle Eastern Carrier

Etihad Airways has announced it will launch the first-ever nonstop flights between Luxembourg and Abu Dhabi, starting October 29, 2026. The service is scheduled for three weekly direct flights using the airline's A321LR aircraft.

Riyadh Air has completed its first test flight on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Boeing's Charleston facility in South Carolina. The aircraft took off as part of standard certification procedures, marking an important step towards operational readiness for the Middle Eastern carrier.