Gulf aviation’s resilience set for another test as war, fuel shock reshape outlook Iata estimates global fuel costs will surge nearly 40 per cent this year to $350 billion from $252 billion in 2025. Brent crude is forecast to average $95 per barrel 8h ago4 min read
India's SpiceJet delays pilot pay as it seeks state-backed loan The airline had 375 pilots as of March and has had salary payments pending for several months 12h ago3 min read
Middle East flights continue to face disruption as airlines revise schedules Middle Eastern airlines are restoring capacity after war-related disruption, while many non-Gulf carriers continue diverting Europe–Asia flights to avoid the region 3 min read
High airfares push UAE and GCC firms to embrace virtual meetings Despite aviation's recovery following the US-Iran ceasefire, companies across the Gulf region are maintaining a cautious, hybrid approach to business travel 3 min read
Airlines' profits to halve in 2026 due to Middle East war, high fuel prices, says IATA Middle East airlines seen slipping into losses this year due to regional war, posting $4.3 billion loss, says International Air Transport Association 3 min read
Kuwait files second complaint with ICAO over Iranian attacks on airport, airspace The latest attack, which struck Terminal 1 on June 3, resulted in one death, serious injuries, and significant material damage 2 min read
Qatar Airways to increase operations to Dubai with 5 daily flights Qatar’s national carrier said additional frequencies will be introduced in phases to meet growing demand and provide greater flexibility for passengers travelling between 2 cities 2 min read
How two UAE women cadet pilots became Emirates' first Emirati female captains Hanan and Bakhita have both officially received their fourth stripe this year and are both operating the Boeing 777 fleet 4 min read
India approves $1 billion fund to help airlines weather fuel cost surge The government said the support would be provided as interest-free advances to oil marketing companies to cover under-recoveries, the gap between jet fuel prices and rates charged to airlines 1 min read
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