Linus Benjamin Bauer, Special to Gulf News

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Will more players go for ground-handling services?

There is still lots of market share to pick up on in airport ground-handling services

The likes of Emirates Group's dnata and Agility-backed Menzies Aviation have been making headway in winning global contracts for ground-handling services. Will new players be able to get some visibility?

Will duty-free shopping be a winner in tariff war?

Airport operators can provide a compelling reason for travelers to buy more en-route

There is much that airport operators worldwide can do to make duty-frees the place to pick up an expensive jewellery, fragrance and more.

GCC airports can do more on land-side development

Future of airports require a re-imagining of the entire passenger journey

The Gulf's aviation hubs have already reached the highs in creating growth possibilities. But they can still do more on the land-side.

Singapore Airlines keeps setting high benchmarks

Other airlines have matched on some key parameters, but they can still do more

The best about Singapore Airlines is that it hasn't stopped with just setting industry-wide benchmarks. There is a constant process of refining those already steep standards.

Saudi Arabia takes aim at consultancy services

Lots need to change with consulting firms to win back traction in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is insistent that consultancy firms need to hew to what's been asked of them. This will create a good deal of churn in the industry.

Global aviation needs a break from crisis

Higher fuel prices comes when airlines barely managed to navigate the pandemic gloom

Aviation industry must find ways not to get buffeted by the breakout of new crises.

Aviation industry can do with another Year of the Tiger

Past ‘tiger years’ have seen aviation industry emerge from equally troubling times

Will the start of a new 12-year Chinese cycle herald a return to full form for aviation?

Vaccine could rescue ultra-long haul flight plans

Enough fliers should start feeling secure about getting on board

Australia's recovery rates could give Qantas the confidence to get back to ultra long-haul services. The vaccine arrival could speed those decisions for the airline industry.

UAE's soft power credentials tap into aviation as well

Emirates and Etihad along with country's airports create those first impressions

First impressions... National carriers and hub airports have roles to play in dictating a nation's soft power.

Gulf’s airports can build on their hub status

But they will still have to make some strategic readjustments

With some minor tweaks in their strategies, hub airports such as Dubai International will retain their prominence on the global aviation map.

Air industry needs to be ready for COVID-19 vaccines

Airlift of these life-saving drugs will be one of the most difficult tasks undertaken

Emirates confirmed it is all set to ensure stocking and speedy supply of a future COVID-19 vaccine. Its facility at Dubai World Central comes with all the features that pharma companies mandate.

Airlines must revive their 'fifth freedom' rights

UAE airlines too have a chance to better leverage their Latin American networks

Airlines have a few strategies they can hone to stoke demand in the coming weeks. It's not necessarily the case that only short-haul routes can offer sustenance.

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