IATA Forecasts $4.3 Billion Loss for Middle East Airlines
IATA projects Middle Eastern airlines will record a $4.3 billion net loss due to regional conflict and widespread airspace closures.
Aug 17, 20265 min
Airlines
UAE Airlines Resume Overflights of Iranian Airspace
UAE airlines resumed flights through Iranian airspace in August 2026, reducing travel times by 40 minutes on key routes like Dubai to Baku.
Aug 16, 20265 min
Airlines
Qatar Airways Resumes Flights to Bahrain, Kuwait, and Erbil
Qatar Airways will resume daily flights to Bahrain, Kuwait, and Erbil on August 8, restoring critical Gulf routes after a two-week suspension.
Aug 6, 20264 min
Airlines
US Removes Sanctions on Fly Baghdad and 2 Boeing 737s
The US Treasury removed Fly Baghdad and 2 of its Boeing 737s from the SDN sanctions list following an administrative review.
Aug 6, 20266 min
Airlines
Cathay Pacific Net Profit Soars 71% to HK$6.24 Billion
Cathay Pacific reported a 71% surge in first-half profit to HK$6.24 billion, driven by strong passenger demand despite rising jet fuel costs.
Aug 6, 20265 min
Airlines
Riyadh Air 787-9 Launches South Asia Routes to Mumbai, Dhaka
Riyadh Air launched daily Boeing 787-9 flights to Mumbai and Dhaka, marking its South Asia expansion supported by a firm order of 67 Dreamliners.
Aug 4, 20265 min
Airlines
Riyadh Air Commits to 28 Boeing 787s, Adding 787-10
Riyadh Air exercised options for 28 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, expanding its long-haul fleet to 67 aircraft to support global route growth.
Jul 21, 20265 min
Airlines
Riyadh Air Expands Airbus and Boeing Widebody Orders
Riyadh Air firmed orders for six Airbus A350-1000s and 28 Boeing 787s to expand its future widebody fleet.
Jul 20, 20265 min
Airlines
Iraqi Airways Holds Urgent Talks to Lift EU Ban
Iraqi Airways has entered urgent talks with European officials to lift its airspace ban, which has barred the carrier from the EU since 2015.
Jul 16, 20264 min
Regulatory
Israel Extends Dubai Flight Ban Through October 2026
Israel has extended its ban on flights to the UAE until October 2026 as international airlines suspend operations amid regional geopolitical tensions.
Jul 14, 20264 min
Safety
EASA Issues New Gulf Airspace Warning Amid U.S.-Iran Conflict
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has mandated that operators avoid airspace over Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and the Gulf of Oman.
Jul 14, 20264 min
Safety
Flydubai, Flynas, SunExpress Resume Aleppo Flights in 2026
Flydubai, flynas, and SunExpress will resume commercial flights to Aleppo International Airport in July and August 2026 to serve growing VFR demand.
Jul 14, 20263 min
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Strait of Hormuz Closed; US Strikes 140 Iranian Targets
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed following a ship attack, while the US military reported striking 140 targets in response to regional threats.
Jul 13, 20263 min
Safety
EASA Issues Airspace Closures for Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon
EASA mandates that airlines avoid all altitudes in Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon airspace until August 31, 2026, due to heightened regional military risks.
Jul 9, 20263 min
Safety
EASA Lowers Israel Airspace Risk; Airlines Weigh Return
EASA downgraded its Israel airspace risk classification on July 8, 2026, allowing carriers to conduct individual security assessments for flight...
Jul 9, 20264 min
Regulatory
Middle East Tourism Targets India for Post-Conflict Growth
Gulf tourism boards are aggressively expanding Indian outbound travel and flight capacity to offset regional instability and boost visitor numbers.
Jul 6, 20263 min
Airlines
IATA: Middle East Crisis Drives 2.2% Drop in May Global Demand
IATA global passenger demand fell 2.2% in May 2026 due to regional conflict, though African airlines achieved an 8.9% increase in traffic.
Jul 1, 20264 min
Business
Air India Weighs Restoring International Flight Network
Air India is considering restoring international routes as Middle East airspace restrictions ease following a US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding.
Jun 27, 20264 min
Airlines
EASA Extends Middle East Conflict-Zone Airspace Ban
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has extended its prohibition on commercial flights over Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon until July 1, 2026.
Jun 24, 20264 min
Safety
Gulf Airlines Recover to 82% Capacity Post-Ceasefire
Major Gulf airlines have restored 82% of pre-conflict flight volumes following a mid-June US-Iran ceasefire, according to Flightradar24 data.
Jun 20, 20263 min
Airlines