Opinion Aviation Flynas saves the best for last at Farnborough Airshow This year the headline-grabbing deals arrived later than expected July 26, 2024
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 July 10, 2024
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 June 24, 2024
Opinion Aviation Is Saudi Arabia’s aviation strategy cleared for landing? The masterplan is in place – all the kingdom needs now is passengers May 24, 2024
Opinion Aviation Direct domestic flights are dull but critical Even though at-home routes are not particularly attractive, they can and do generate cash May 14, 2024
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 April 30, 2024
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 April 23, 2024
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 April 11, 2024
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 March 19, 2024
Opinion Transport Emirates ‘warms up’ the Miami-Bogota route The latest route in a long line of Fifth Freedom destinations March 6, 2024
Opinion Aviation EgyptAir must make some tough choices The national carrier is being battered by the competition and needs a recovery strategy February 15, 2024
Opinion Aviation Africa, the next frontier for Gulf airlines The Middle East is the natural gateway between Africa and Asia February 12, 2024
Opinion Aviation A cabin crew shortage could mean higher ticket prices Rapid expansion with high levels of staff attrition mean airlines are locked in a hiring battle January 26, 2024
Opinion Aviation Gulf aviation’s ambitious wishes for the year ahead There should be an award for the airline that gets the newest aircraft closest to planned delivery dates January 12, 2024
Opinion Aviation Middle East aviation prepares for take-off in 2024 2023 has just been a starter. The really impressive stuff is yet to come December 26, 2023
Opinion Aviation Europe’s low-cost carriers take off for Mena markets Next stop Riyadh for Ryanair? December 22, 2023
Opinion Aviation Air India’s protectionism could alienate the Gulf India's national carrier has lashed out at the region – but it may come to regret it December 5, 2023
Opinion Aviation Emirates: A lesson in stability and success The record profits announced by Dubai’s national carrier are rooted in careful planning November 14, 2023
Opinion Aviation King of the skies: A tribute to Akbar Al Baker The Qatar Airways boss has led with obsessive attention to detail and high expectations October 27, 2023
Opinion Aviation Gulf Air is battling for Bahrain’s skies Can another strategic turn really be successful? October 24, 2023
Opinion Aviation Middle East-China airline battle means cheap fares Emirates, Saudia, Hainan and Qatar airline services will create a glut in capacity this winter October 5, 2023
Opinion Aviation 2023: the year airlines said goodbye to the pandemic The Middle East is one of the regions leading the global aviation recovery September 25, 2023