Welcome to Routes’ weekly look at how the Middle East and African aviation markets are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, helping you understand the schedule changes and manage the impact so we can navigate through this crisis together.

Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across the Middle East and Africa are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Thai government has approved the plan to bring flag-carrier Thai Airways to the central bankruptcy court, setting a “rehabilitation” plan into motion.  

Reaffirming current protocols and developing new ones are both in the cards.

The coronavirus pandemic accelerates demonstration of BVLOS drone flights as the UK pushes for wider use of the technology.

Airlines are positioned to save $1.75 billion in MRO costs between now and 2022 by tapping engines on idled aircraft instead of sending powerplants…

With so much going on within the aviation sector we want to know your views on the key topics and stories.

France will build at least one new aircraft carrier to replace the nuclear-powered Charles de Gaulle, Defense Minister Florence Parly says.