Emirates is investing $5 billion in its Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 fleets, upgrading 219 aircraft with premium cabins, new seating and Starlink connectivity as Riyadh Air expands its international network.
Middle east airlines
Turkish Airlines reported $1.29 billion in net income for the third quarter of 2026, despite a 58.5% increase in fuel expenses. Revenue climbed 19.3% to $8.30 billion, supported by passenger and cargo growth.
33 Gulf carrier jets stranded at 13 North American airports after Middle East airspace closures disrupt flights.
Emirates (EK) has suspended all flights to and from Dubai International Airport (DXB) after Israel and the United States launched coordinated strikes on Iran, triggering widespread airspace closures across the Middle East.
Low-cost carriers have transformed the Middle East’s aviation landscape, making air travel far more accessible across the region and beyond.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has been recognized as the Middle East’s best low-cost hub in 2025.
Major global airlines continued rerouting flights to avoid Middle Eastern airspace following recent U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
The disadvantage of African airlines vis-Ã -vis Middle Eastern airlines will only be accentuated as they continue to grow.
Lufthansa (LH) announced on Wednesday the suspension of its flights to Tehran (IKA), citing concerns over the heightened tensions in the Middle East.
Boeing predicts that 45% of aircraft deliveries to Middle East airlines (ME) will consist of widebody planes over the next two decades