Riyadh Air and Saudia have begun rolling out the first phase of a strategic cooperation agreement, marking a step toward closer integration of Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector.
Dubai International Airport saw 13 million passengers in the second quarter, bringing its first-half traffic to 31.5 million, in what Dubai Airports described as “one of the toughest operating stretches in its history.”
The U.S. has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, opening the door to new investment in the Middle Eastern country's aviation sector.
Royal Jordanian and Air China sign an MOU to deepen cooperation, paving the way for the first nonstop Amman-Beijing service and expanded collaboration.
FL Technics LLC has expanded its approved line maintenance capabilities to include the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777, 787 and 737 MAX aircraft with Leap-1B engines.
UAE-based LCC Air Arabia was able to remain profitable during the first half of the year, which was largely impacted by the regional conflict in the Middle East.
Jazeera Airways reports a 10.3% drop in first half profit due to Kuwait airport closure but sees 13.4% revenue growth from strong demand and Hajj traffic.
Fly Baghdad resumes operations after U.S. lifts sanctions, ending a two-year grounding and allowing the airline to rebuild its network and partnerships.
When the Iran war erupted, the Middle East business aviation sector braced for turbulence. What followed was sharper, faster and more persistent than expected.
Royal Jordanian Airlines remained profitable in the first half of 2026 despite mounting cost pressures and regional instability, with government support for rising fuel prices.
