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Middle East aviation is pioneering a new and brighter era in flight

Newsroom02/06/202502/06/2025

by Newsroom02/06/202502/06/2025

The global airline industry is charting an impressive course, demonstrating remarkable resilience and improved profitability in 2025. This positive outlook, shared by the International Air...

Aviation Round-up: 5 April

Newsroom02/04/202509/11/2025

by Newsroom02/04/202509/11/2025

Global air travel demand saw modest growth in February, with a 2.6% year-on-year increase. Meanwhile, new routes include Saudia’s increased frequencies between Saudi Arabia and...

Aviation Round-up: 8 March

Newsroom05/03/202511/03/2025

by Newsroom05/03/202511/03/2025

The aviation industry is witnessing a significant surge in the Middle East, with major carriers announcing ambitious expansion plans. Turkish Airlines aims to expand its...

2024 saw record air travel demand, up 10.4% globally

Newsroom31/01/202531/01/2025

by Newsroom31/01/202531/01/2025

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance report, showing that global air passenger demand reached an...

Digital takeoff: IATA embraces digital currencies

Newsroom30/10/202402/11/2024

by Newsroom30/10/202402/11/2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has shared that it is integrating digital currencies into its financial settlement systems. According to Muhammad Albakri, IATA’s Senior...

Aviation Round-Up: 2 October

Newsroom02/10/202402/10/2024

by Newsroom02/10/202402/10/2024

Middle East aviation is showing no signs of slowing down, with Qatar Airways branching out to buy a stake in Virgin Australia, Gulf Air and...

Aviation Round-up: 11 September

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by Newsroom11/09/202411/09/2024

This week, new partnerships, route expansions, and innovative services launch for the Middle Eastern aviation industry. flynas, Etihad and Wizz Air have released new flight...

IATA’s 2024 WSOC to focus on innovation, technology and global challenges

Newsroom05/09/202405/09/2024

by Newsroom05/09/202405/09/2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has shared the theme for the 2024 World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) – Embracing Innovation and Technology for...

Aviation Round-up: 4 September

Newsroom04/09/202405/09/2024

by Newsroom04/09/202405/09/2024

This week in aviation, global air demand continues to rise, while airlines like Turkish Airlines and Saudia expand their offerings and reach new milestones. New...

Aviation Round-up: 7 August

Newsroom07/08/202428/08/2024

by Newsroom07/08/202428/08/2024

From impressive demands and passenger numbers to a new airport, a refurb and route services, there’s no denying travellers can expect more options and enhanced...

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