Aviation Business Middle East

05/06/2026

Middle East aviation is moving into a more divided market, with passenger and cargo trends heading in different directions. April data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) showed passenger demand in the region fell 46.6%, contributing to a 3.4% decline in global demand, while air cargo volumes continued to expand.

Global cargo demand increased 4.0% year-on-year (YOY) during the month, even as available cargo capacity slipped 0.4%. The gap between demand and capacity is becoming increasingly important for airlines because passenger aircraft normally provide a large share of cargo lift through bellyhold space.

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05/06/2026

Bahrain International Airport has confirmed that the kingdom’s airspace remains open and flights are continuing to operate despite regional tensions.

The airport said services were connecting Bahrain with international destinations and that passenger operations were continuing as normal.

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05/06/2026

Bahrain International Airport has confirmed that the kingdom’s airspace remains open and flights are continuing to operate despite regional tensions.

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Bahrain reassures travellers that airspace remains open and airport operations continue, even as some airlines continue to face disruptions

05/06/2026

Global airline executives will convene in Rio de Janeiro from June 6 to 8 to address the significant challenges posed by the ongoing conflict in Iran, which has led to soaring jet fuel prices, necessitated flight detours, and threatened the viability of various routes.

This annual summit of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), representing over 370 airlines and about 85% of global air traffic, is critical as the industry was poised for record profits estimated at $41 billion before the onset of the war.

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The executives of 85% of global airline traffic are set to address soaring jet fuel, aircraft delays, recalibrate pofit forecasts, and airspace closures

05/06/2026

Global airline executives will convene in Rio de Janeiro from June 6 to 8 to address the significant challenges posed by the ongoing conflict in Iran, which has led to soaring jet fuel prices, necessitated flight detours, and threatened the viability of various routes.

This annual summit of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), representing over 370 airlines and about 85% of global air traffic, is critical as the industry was poised for record profits estimated at $41 billion before the onset of the war.

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04/06/2026

The June edition of Aviation Business Middle East has arrived, led by our cover story with Fahad Al Mheiri, President of Boeing Middle East, Gulf and North Africa.

Our cover feature examines Boeing’s regional comeback and how the company is expanding its role beyond aircraft deliveries to support industrial capability, talent development and aerospace innovation across the Middle East.

As aviation continues to navigate geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain constraints, and changing market dynamics, this issue explores how the industry is responding with resilience, investment, and long-term planning.

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04/06/2026

The June edition of Aviation Business Middle East has arrived, led by our cover story with Fahad Al Mheiri, President of Boeing Middle East, Gulf and North Africa.

Our cover feature examines Boeing’s regional comeback and how the company is expanding its role beyond aircraft deliveries to support industrial capability, talent development and aerospace innovation across the Middle East.

As aviation continues to navigate geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain constraints, and changing market dynamics, this issue explores how the industry is responding with resilience, investment, and long-term planning.

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04/06/2026

Airlines across the Gulf entered 2026 with ambitious expansion plans, strong passenger demand and growing long haul networks. Many of those plans now depend on factors outside airline control.

Delays at Airbus and Boeing, engine maintenance constraints and a limited supply of available aircraft have created a market where securing lift has become increasingly difficult.

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04/06/2026

Airlines across the Gulf entered 2026 with ambitious expansion plans, strong passenger demand and growing long haul networks. Many of those plans now depend on factors outside airline control. Delays at Airbus and Boeing, engine maintenance constraints and a limited supply of available aircraft have created a market where securing lift has become increasingly difficult.

Recent growth in the Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) market provides one indication of that change. According to ACC Aviation, global widebody ACMI demand increased 30.1% year-on-year (YOY) during the first quarter of 2026. Activity was linked to airlines including Emirates, Etihad Airways, Saudia and Turkish Airlines.

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With a growth trajectory that once looked unstoppable, airlines across the Gulf have been hit with the hard reality of OEM delays

04/06/2026

Empire Aviation, a provider of private aviation services based in Dubai, has appointed Paul van der Blom as Head of Aircraft Management, a strategic move that underscores the firm’s ongoing growth in the managed business jet sector.

Under his leadership, the firm will oversee more than 20 business jets, aiming to enhance operational oversight, optimise asset value and explore charter revenue opportunities.

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