The region’s burgeoning economy are fertile ground for the private jet charter sector
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Middle East’s aviation sector fastest-growing in the world, 10 years of growth expected
Middle East aviation is set to take off over the next decade, following strong return from pandemic slump
Abu Dhabi International Airport
The Aviator
James Hogan took Etihad Airways from a $300 million startup to a $20 billion giant. In his first interview since stepping down five years ago, he looks back at the stunning growth and success of the UAE national carrier, and the global industry’s post-pandemic future
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Why travel passes, vaccines are key to the global tourism rebound
Experts at the Middle East Tourism Investment Summit remain convinced about the actions needed by governments around the world
Arabian Travel Market
Why experts are bullish about the Gulf aviation recovery
Arabian Travel Market debate sees aviation execs in upbeat mood about the future of air travel in the region
Airports and Airlines
Middle East air passenger demand down 81% in March as Covid crisis continues
International Air Transport Association figures show slight improvement for region’s airlines compared to February
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IATA urges Gulf gov’ts to develop ‘re-start plans’ as airline losses exceed $7bn
Regional IATA chief says governments must work with industry to establish benchmarks that need to be achieved to facilitate lifting of travel restrictions
Akbar Al Baker
How Qatar Airways plans to rebound from pandemic disruption
National carrier says it will operate over 1,200 weekly flight to more than 140 destination as part of new summer schedule
Etihad
Etihad Airways, Gulf Air ink deal to deepen commercial ties
UAE, Bahrain national carriers will initially expand a codeshare agreement signed in 2019
Abu Dhabi Aviation
Why staff, not passengers hold the key to a Gulf aviation rebound
Leading consultant says full recovery in the aviation industry might not be seen until 2024
GCC aviation
2021 is off to a flying start, but what does the Qatar accord mean for Gulf airlines?
Joe Peskett of Aviation Business Middle East dives into what the restoration of full ties between Qatar and the rest of the GCC could mean for the industry