- Opinion
- Aviation
Opportunity knocks for Middle East airlines during tariff turmoil
American and Chinese uncertainty could open earlier aircraft delivery slots elsewhere
John Grant
- Opinion
- Aviation
US policy rattles Middle East aviation industry
Tariffs and weak demand leave Middle Eastern carriers wary of market shifts
- Opinion
- Aviation
Schedule shift signals a busy summer for Middle East airlines
As airlines prepare to switch timetables, the Gulf looks set for growth, new routes and cautious optimism
- Opinion
- Aviation
Egypt’s aviation sector must strive to reach its potential
Improved connectivity and new infrastructure will help the country regain market share
- Opinion
- Aviation
Aircraft shortages lead Gulf carriers to brace for disruption
The global aviation industry is feeling the weight of supply chain disruptions
- Opinion
- Aviation
Riyadh Air’s launch delay is a blow to Vision 2030
Expect scrutinised focus on the broader progress towards Saudi Arabia's grand plans
- Opinion
- Aviation
An ambitious year ahead for Gulf aviation
New airlines, routes and aircraft will increase competition across the industry and widen consumer choice
- Opinion
- Aviation
BA drops Kuwait after 60 years… but why?
A simple hard-headed business decision is the most likely explanation
- Opinion
- Aviation
Emirates and the A380: an enduring affair
The airline will use the double-decker for another 15 years after planning to retire it
- Opinion
- Aviation
Qatar’s Virgin Australia deal makes business sense
Australia is Qatar Airways' seventh most important market, with nearly 900,000 seats on sale each year
- Opinion
- Aviation
Regional airlines will remain fluid in the Israel-Iran conflict
Current events are unlikely to cause significant disruption in countries with large domestic markets
- Opinion
- Aviation
Emirates’ first Asian store is a sign of its wider ambition
Airlines have been veering away from bricks-and-mortar but Emirates has bucked the trend
- Opinion
- Aviation
To churn or not to churn: why airlines drop routes
The disappearance of 459 routes shows the challenges faced by Middle East airlines
- Opinion
- Aviation
Flynas saves the best for last at Farnborough Airshow
This year the headline-grabbing deals arrived later than expected
- Opinion
- Aviation
Egypt must strike the Saudi aviation market while it’s hot
New capacity should go to the kingdom's regional routes, where rapid growth is creating new opportunities
- Opinion
- Aviation
Middle East airlines are leaders of the pack
Regional airlines have much to teach global competitors when it comes to liberalisation and sustainability
- Opinion
- Aviation
Is Saudi Arabia’s aviation strategy cleared for landing?
The masterplan is in place – all the kingdom needs now is passengers
- Opinion
- Aviation
Direct domestic flights are dull but critical
Even though at-home routes are not particularly attractive, they can and do generate cash
- Opinion
- Aviation
The grand plan for DWC finally gets the go-ahead
After years of waiting, we have a timescale for delivery of what will be the world’s largest airport
- Opinion
- Aviation
Dubai has faced the ultimate dilemma for an airline
In bad weather, airport operators and carriers must make tough decisions fast. Let's cut Emirates some slack
- Opinion
- Aviation
Saudi Arabia’s 2030 passenger target is a hard climb
The kingdom will view hard-to-achieve passenger growth figures as a challenge, not a deterrent
- Opinion
- Aviation
Etihad’s IPO is a risky proposition
There is no doubt competition is going to get tougher in the Middle East aviation market