Middle East
The latest aviation news and new air services from the world’s leading airlines, airports and tourism authorities in the Middle East.
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Vietjet Plans More A330s For Larger Long-Haul Network
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The LCC wants additional aircraft so it can add points in Australia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe to its route map.
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Arab Air Carriers Association: Middle East Recovery To Be Slow
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At the association's AGM in Doha, Arab airlines offered a pessimistic forecast.
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Network Tracker: The Global Market (w/e Oct. 17, 2021)
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Overall capacity worldwide is back at 70% of pre-crisis levels.
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Ethiopian revives Amman route plans
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The carrier will become the first in almost a decade to offer nonstop service between Ethiopia and Jordan.
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Regional overview: Middle East & Africa
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ASM assesses the current state of aviation in the Middle East & Africa and how 2021 is shaping up.
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COVID-19: Middle East and Africa market update (w/e April 26)
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Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across the Middle East and Africa are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19: Middle East and Africa market update (w/e March 22)
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Routes' weekly update on how airlines and airports across the Middle East and Africa are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Infographic: the global picture (w/e March 22)
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How airlines around the world are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Country snapshot: Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia’s aviation market is growing rapidly, boosted by an expanding tourism sector and a more liberalised approach.
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Where does the Airbus A380 fly? Latest network update
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Routesonline provides an update on the operations of the Airbus A380. We also reveal the network size of each operator and the top destinations...
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Diplomatic crisis 'will not block Qatar Airways' growth'
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Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar al Baker lifts the lid on the impact of the year-long blockade by four neighbouring states, saying the...
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Aviation to play a major role in Middle East diversification
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Investment in infrastructure and tourism offerings continues at pace across the Middle East, from major airport projects to new coastal resorts –...
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Gulf Air to drive a winning formula
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After a long period with a declining presence in the region, Gulf Air is spoiling for a comeback. Chief executive Krešimir Kučko explains more...
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Ryanair targets Jordan in Middle East expansion
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Ryanair is set to enter the Jordanian market from next month as the Irish low-cost carrier further expands its operations in the Middle East.
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Upcoming route development courses with ASM
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ASM is hosting two of its flagship courses, The Fundamentals of Route Development and Route Traffic Forecasting Data Tools & Techniques in London...
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2018 route development courses with ASM
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ASM offers the world’s most comprehensive route development training program, specifically tailored for Europe, Middle East and Africa.
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Route rundown: LTN-LWO, DOH-SKG, LKO-SHJ
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This week: Qatar Airways bolsters presence in the Greek market and low-cost Indian carrier Indigo adds Middle East flights.
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Boeing strikes back at Airbus’ record $50bn order
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Airbus has sealed a record $50bn order at the Dubai Air Show, one of the largest commercial plane deals in history, but Boeing has hit back with a...
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Emirates places huge Boeing order but keeps Airbus waiting
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Emirates has agreed to buy 40 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners at the start of the biennial Dubai Air Show as the wait for new Airbus A380 orders goes on.
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Upcoming route development courses with ASM
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ASM is hosting two of its flagship courses in December, set against the backdrop of the world-famous Manchester Christmas markets.