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Middle East flight cancellations exceed 50 percent since February amid ongoing regional disruption
Flight disruption across the Middle East continues to affect airlines and routes as new data shows more than half of scheduled departures cancelled since late February.
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NewsHuawei and Customers Unveil Smart Aviation Solutions to Propel Intelligent Transformation
Huawei and China Eastern Airlines are transforming aviation with AI, boosting safety, efficiency and passenger experience across airports and flight operations.
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ArticleFour future ready airports embracing technology, sustainability and passenger experience
Airports including iGA Istanbul, Dublin, Cork, Brussels and Munich are adopting digital twins, AI, renewable energy and autonomous solutions to enhance sustainability and passenger comfort.
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NewsPicture of the Week: Dubai Airport brings the holiday season to life
This week's picture of the week is a festive scene from Dubai International Airport, capturing the glowing Family Zone, decorated Christmas trees, and passengers enjoying the holiday magic.
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Gulf Civil Aviation Authority formation supported by ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East
ACI APAC & MID believes the creation of the authority will lay the institutional foundations for a new era of coordinated aviation development across the Gulf countries.
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NewsEmirates partners with OpenAI to accelerate Artificial Intelligence adoption and transform future aviation operations
Emirates has launched a major collaboration with OpenAI to scale AI across its organisation, enhancing operations, strengthening innovation and redefining the future aviation experience.
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo partners with LOOD autonomous to advance next generation unmanned air cargo solutions
Emirates SkyCargo and LODD Autonomous have signed a new agreement to trial autonomous VTOL cargo aircraft and explore future commercial deployment across the airline’s global network.
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NewsIndian Tejas fighter jet crashes at Dubai Airshow, pilot killed during demonstration flight
An Indian HAL Tejas jet crashed at Al Maktoum International Airport during the Dubai Airshow, killing the pilot and temporarily halting the aerial display.
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NewsAbu Dhabi unveils vertiport network to lead global shift in advanced air mobility
Abu Dhabi has launched its first vertiport network to enable electric air travel, integrating eVTOL infrastructure across key airports and mobility hubs.
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NewsIraq selects Corporacion América Airports consortium to operate and modernise Baghdad International Airport
Corporación América Airports and Amwaj International will develop Baghdad International Airport, enhancing connectivity, boosting economic growth, and creating world-class infrastructure for Iraq and its communities.
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NewsSharjah Airport to provide free SIM cards for arriving tourists
Sharjah Airport Authority and e& UAE will give incoming visitors free 10 GB SIM cards to enhance connectivity and improve the travel experience on arrival.
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ArticleRedefining the airport experience: from transit hub to a sense of place | International Airport Summit 2025 preview
George Ioannou, Director of Innovation at King Salman International Airport (KSIA) - a speaker at this year's International Airport Summit - shares how the standout future airport experience will be defined by how invisible innovation, human connection and cultural storytelling coming together to make travel effortless, personal and worth remembering.
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NewsAirfare trends 2025 shows inflation and competition drive higher fares, not airport charges
Airfares across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East have surged since 2019, driven by inflation and reduced airline competition rather than airport charges.
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ArticleA blueprint for becoming the biggest airport in the world: Dubai Airports CEO, Paul Griffiths
Holly Miles sat down with Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, to discuss how he runs the busiest airport in the world and his plans for the biggest airport in the world.
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NewsRed Sea Global partners with Riyadh Air to boost Saudi Arabia’s tourism and international connectivity
Red Sea Global and Riyadh Air have signed a partnership to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s tourism, enhancing brand visibility, connectivity, and exclusive offers for travellers.
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NewsRed Sea Global launches healthcare brand with airport clinic at Red Sea International Airport
Red Sea Global has unveiled Red Sea Health, opening its first Airport Clinic at RSI to deliver world-class medical care for guests, staff, and residents.
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Saudia adopts Apple Share Item Location to enhance baggage tracking and passenger experience
Saudia now uses Apple’s Share Item Location, enabling guests to securely share AirTag locations for lost bags, improving recovery, safety, and overall travel experience.
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ArticleCharting a sustainable future for airports in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region
Stefano Baronci, Director General, ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, outlines how the region's airports are transforming into hubs of sustainability – pioneering net zero commitments, embracing carbon accreditation, building climate resilience and driving measurable environmental progress.
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NewsAbu Dhabi showcases first public eVTOL test flight as part of future mobility strategy
Abu Dhabi hosts a groundbreaking passenger eVTOL test flight, marking a major step towards autonomous, zero-emission urban air transport.
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NewsHouthi threats to Ben Gurion Airport spark fresh wave of airline suspensions to Israel over safety fears
Following renewed Houthi missile threats, major airlines have extended flight suspensions to Israel, citing escalating security risks near Ben Gurion Airport.