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Emirates made history with its first flight powered by a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Dubai International Airport last month, a part of the airline’s sustainability efforts. Under a supply agreement with Shell Aviation, the flight to Sydney, EK 412, departed on October 24. Shell Aviation supplied 315,000 gallons of blended SAF to Emirates in Dubai, allowing the airline to operate multiple flights using this sustainable fuel.

UAE’s EDGE Group has confirmed the purchase of a 52% controlling interest in ANAVIA, a Swiss firm known for its expertise in creating versatile vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) systems weighing up to 750 kilograms and their associated capabilities. This acquisition solidifies EDGE’s position as a leading player in this highly specialized field.

The Helicopter Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Saudi Public Investment Fund, has recently concluded an SAR 800M Murabaha facility agreement with Gulf International Bank – Saudi Arabia (GIB-Saudi Arabia).