Aviation news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in the Aviation industry in the Middle East:

US-Israel versus Iran conflict: Strategic pathways and the expected end state How will the current conflict in the Gulf region evolve and materialise across regional and national economies? An immensely complex question, but one of central importance for strategic planning in
20 April 2026
BAA & Partners introduces framework to help airlines navigate current Middle East conflict BAA & Partners, an aviation advisory firm, has launched a new framework to help airlines navigate the strategic and operational decisions arising from the current geopolitical environment.
13 April 2026
Accuracy: Airport industry set for a new flight path as business models evolve The traditional economic model of the airport industry is coming under increasing strain as the link between passenger volumes and profitability weakens.
20 February 2026
Offering tourists a fully digital and integrated visitor experience The GCC nations are rapidly modernizing their tourism sectors through new digital frameworks designed to create a seamless experience for millions of international visitors.
03 February 2026
Saudi Air Navigation Services partners with New Metrics for employee experience transformation Saudi Air Navigation Services, the exclusive provider of air traffic control and civil air navigation services in the Kingdom, has announced a strategic partnership with New Metrics to advance its em
27 January 2026
Oliver Wyman study: Middle East needs to fly in 10,000 new pilots by 2030 The Middle East’s aviation sector is soaring into a decade of record fleet growth – but faces a critical shortage of pilots to fly those aircraft.
10 November 2025
How the Middle East could lead in the flying taxi evolution The futuristic world of flying taxis is moving closer to reality, with the Middle East poised to lead with its forward-thinking governments, strong demand, and bold vision, writes Pedro Aguas from Kearney.
16 September 2025
Dar working on expansion plans for Beirut Airport and new airport in North Lebanon’s airports sector is preparing for a period of expansion and revitalisation, with engineering consultancy Dar Al Handasah (Dar) putting forward plans for both Beirut’s Rafic Hariri Internatio
22 August 2025
Qatar Airways flies in Accenture to lead group-wide AI transformation Qatar Airways has flown in Accenture to help the award-winning airline enhance its business, operations and services through artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
20 August 2025
Al Maktoum International Airport assessing bids for Automated People Mover system The Automated People Mover system at Al Maktoum International Airport has passed another major milestone, with the project now tendered to the market and four renowned bidders competing for the prest
20 August 2025
Global travel & tourism market to hit 30 billion tourist trips and $16 trillion economy by 2034 The global travel and tourism industry is poised for sustained growth in the coming years, fuelled by rising consumer interest and increasing access to international travel opportunities.
22 July 2025
Riyadh Air adds AI to its tech and consulting collaboration with IBM Having taken off together 20 months ago, Riyadh Air has yet again enlarged its collaboration with IBM – this time to tap into the disruptive potential of AI in the world of aviation.
17 March 2025
Six strategic areas of focus for expanding air cargo business Alongside becoming a major air travel hub for tourists and business commuters, many of the GCC’s main airports are also aiming to become an important aviation cargo hub for the region and its connect
09 October 2024
KSA working with strategy consultants on Advanced Air Mobility blueprint The Saudi Arabian General Authority of Civil Aviation is partnering with strategy consultants to create its National Advanced Air Mobility blueprint and roadmap for the country.
27 August 2024
Digitalization to propel sustainability of Saudi Arabia's airports Saudi Arabia has unveiled a grand vision for its aviation sector, with a massive $50 billion of investments set to flow to the country’s airports.
13 June 2024
Bain partner Akram Alami moderates panel at Future Aviation Forum At the Future Aviation Forum 2024, Bain & Company partner Akram Alami was one of the moderators of a session on the emergence of new business models in the aviation sector.
29 May 2024
Bain & Company experts discuss trends impacting airports Airports are being impacted by a range of trends worldwide, with the shift towards sustainability, technological innovation, and enhanced passenger experience the dominant themes in the Middle East,
13 May 2024
Riyadh Air flies in IBM Consulting for travel experience Building on their take-off late last year, Riyadh Air and IBM Consulting are expanding their collaboration to the domain of passenger services.
07 March 2024
Riyadh Air selects IBM Consulting as lead digital partner for take-off Building the airline from the ground-up, soon to fly Riyadh Air is working together with industry experts across every conceivable domain.
14 November 2023
Abu Dhabi consultancy firm overseeing Air Malta’s dissolution Loss-making Maltese flag carrier Air Malta has chosen consulting firm Knighthood Global to aid in its dissolution.
30 October 2023
Five megatrends for airports and the road ahead to 2050 In the coming decades, airports around the world will need to address several emerging megatrends.
26 September 2023
BRICS enlargement: Five impacts on the aviation sector The nearing admission of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates into the BRICS alliance is a significant milestone in the global geopolitical landscape and is set to open up opportunities across s
28 August 2023
Oman Air taps Oliver Wyman for major transformation plan In a bid to turn the company around, Oman Air has given a green light to structural reforms suggested by global strategic consulting firm Oliver Wyman.
18 August 2023
Four Middle East carriers among the world's top 10 airlines A new global benchmark has shown that Middle Eastern airlines rank among the top in the world, with Emirates, Qatar Airways, Saudia, and Turkish Airlines all landing spots in the global top 10 rankin
16 August 2023
Saudia selects Accenture for guest experience transformation Saudi Arabia’s national flag carrier Saudia has selected Accenture as its partner for transforming the guest experience it offers its 30 million passengers per year.
25 May 2023
Consultancies bidding for Oman’s National Aviation Strategy 2040 Oman’s national aviation authority is expected to soon announce a management consulting partner for the development of an updated aviation strategy.
08 May 2023
NEOM taps AECOM as airport project management consultant NEOM has selected global consulting firm AECOM to assist with the build of its new international airport, one of the four-airport network that is projected in the Saudi megacity.
13 April 2023
New Saudi airline Riyadh Air to intensify Gulf carrier rivalry Riyadh Air, a new airline launched on Sunday and owned entirely by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, is set to cause waves in the market.
20 March 2023
Bahrain International Airport Services flies in Lufthansa Consulting To meet the growing number of passengers travelling to and from Bahrain International Airport, the airport’s services company has flown in consultants from a German group to help with operational exc
12 August 2022
Travizory working with HEED on commercial excellence project Swiss border control specialist Travizory Border Security has selected Dubai and Beirut based consultancy HEED to support a government-oriented sales transformation program.
01 April 2022
Bauer Aviation Advisory launches on-demand offering for consultancies Niche consulting firm Bauer Aviation Advisory has launched a new offering that opens up its talent network to top-tier management consultancies – at a time when gaining access to expert industry tale
17 February 2022
Travel industry can benefit from more tailored marketing strategies A pair of digital and travel industry experts from Bain & Company have identified five traveller archetypes, suggesting that travel companies should tailor their marketing strategies accordingly.
16 November 2021

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