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Why Embraer sees India and Gulf as its next big win

Brazilian planemaker pushes regional jet growth as airlines rethink fleet strategies

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Embraer aircraft assembly operations at the company’s facilities in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil.

Air Canada pilot flew for 17 years without key licence

Authorities say he captained more than 900 flights before deception was exposed

A former Air Canada captain is under investigation for flying large passenger aircraft without the necessary licence.

Why Oman Air says ticket prices can’t keep rising

Carrier says bookings remain strong despite war and regional airspace disruption

"We're continuing the work on the transformation. We want to be world class in terms of cost base and efficiency and productivity, and that doesn't change in any respect. All of that work still going on in the background," Korfiatis said on Oman Air's transformation plan.

Middle East airlines face $4.3 b loss in 2026: IATA

IATA says Gulf carriers face operational turmoil as jet fuel prices soar 70%

Despite the bleak forecast, demand for flying remains strong. Passenger numbers are expected to reach 5.1 billion in 2026 (up 2.4 per cent on 2025).

Kuwait files ICAO protest over Iran airspace violations

Repeated Iranian airspace violations prompt Kuwait’s renewed ICAO complaint

Kuwait urges ICAO action after deadly Iranian strikes on airport terminal

Philippine Airlines delays Dubai return decision

Carrier also plans new aircraft order as it joins the 16-member OneWorld Alliance

Philippine Airlines said its Dubai operations remain under review as the carrier prepares to resume Doha flights amid ongoing disruption caused by the Middle East conflict and rising fuel prices.

Kuwait airport terminal may need year-long recovery

Airfare hikes, staffing pressure and airport damage add strain on Middle East aviation

Kuwait halted flights and activated emergency plans after an Iranian missile and drone strike hit the country's airport terminal 1.

UAE airfares to Arab destinations to jump 35% in July

Cairo, Beirut, Amman and Damascus among routes seeing the biggest increases

The increase comes after ticket prices eased following the end of the Eid Al Adha holiday period and the strong wave of demand that characterised the second half of May.

IATA warns Europe airport chaos may worsen

IATA says Europe’s new border checks could trigger 6-hour airport queues this summer

Passengers queue at immigration counters at Warsaw International Airport amid ongoing disruption linked to the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), which has triggered long delays at several European airports.

Emirates promotes its first Emirati female captains

Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri take command of Boeing 777 fleet

Jawad and Al Mheiri both rose through the Emirates Group's National Cadet Pilot Programme, an initiative that has graduated numerous Emirati pilots.

Emirates recycles 88 tonnes of onboard plastic

Dh50 million recycling initiative transforms used meal trays into new products

The initiative has enabled used serviceware to be collected, processed and remanufactured in the UAE before being returned to service on thousands of flights across the airline's global network.

UAE, Indian airlines are cutting flights this summer

IndiGo, Air India, Emirates, Lufthansa among global carriers to cut flights as costs surge

Travellers move through Washington Dulles International Airport on May 22, 2026, in Dulles. Image used for illustrative purposes.

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