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
UAE Airlines Launch Major 2026 Route Expansions
Etihad, flydubai, and Air Arabia are launching new international routes in 2026 to capture growth in the expanding Middle East aviation market.
Jun 19, 20264 min
Airlines
Iraq Reopens Airspace to International Transit Flights
Iraq has resumed international transit flights through its airspace, with traffic doubling within 48 hours of the reopening announcement.
Jun 17, 20263 min
Regulatory
IATA Cuts 2026 Profit Forecast to $23B on Fuel Costs
The IATA has halved its 2026 global airline profit forecast to $23 billion, driven by a 70% surge in jet fuel prices and Middle East airspace closures.
Jun 15, 20264 min
Business
Kuwait Airspace Reopens After Regional Security Threats
Kuwait International Airport resumed operations following a brief airspace closure on June 11, 2026, amid ongoing regional security tensions.
Jun 11, 20264 min
Safety
Emirates Offers Safety Incentives Amid Iran Conflict
Emirates will maintain flight schedules by offering passenger incentives to counter a 46.6% drop in Middle East traffic amid the ongoing Iran conflict.
Jun 10, 20264 min
Airlines
Embraer: Airlines Delay Jet Options as Iran War Hits Fuel
Airlines are delaying aircraft purchase options amid soaring jet fuel costs and geopolitical uncertainty linked to the Iran conflict.
Jun 8, 20264 min
Business