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 March 10, 2025
Opinion Aviation Egypt’s aviation sector must strive to reach its potential Improved connectivity and new infrastructure will help the country regain market share February 28, 2025
Opinion Aviation Aircraft shortages lead Gulf carriers to brace for disruption The global aviation industry is feeling the weight of supply chain disruptions February 10, 2025
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 January 27, 2025
Opinion Aviation An ambitious year ahead for Gulf aviation New airlines, routes and aircraft will increase competition across the industry and widen consumer choice December 31, 2024
Opinion Aviation BA drops Kuwait after 60 years… but why? A simple hard-headed business decision is the most likely explanation November 27, 2024
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 November 4, 2024
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 October 25, 2024
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 October 2, 2024
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 August 26, 2024
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 August 20, 2024
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
