IATA halves 2026 airline profit forecast, big loss seen for Mideast industry
Sun, 07 Jun 2026
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has sharply cut its profit outlook for the global airline industry, citing disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. Airlines are now expected to post a net profit of $23 billion in 2026, while Middle East airlines are likely to post $4.3 billion loss, it said.
Passenger traffic in European airports down slightly in April
Thu, 04 Jun 2026
Passenger traffic across European airports fell in April for the first time since the post-pandemic recovery began five years ago, driven by escalating disruptions and conflicts in the Middle East.
Saudi Airports Cluster 2 sees 7pc rise in passengers in Q1 2026
Tue, 05 May 2026
Airports Cluster 2, operating 22 Saudi airports, reported strong Q1 2026 growth. Passenger numbers reached nearly five million, up 7% year-on-year, while flights exceeded 37,000, marking a 9% increase.
Etihad Rail reveals how passenger experience will be on network
Wed, 25 Feb 2026
Etihad Rail has now revealed new details on what passengers can expect when the UAE’s national passenger rail network starts services later this year.
95.2 MILLION: Dubai International passenger numbers soar 3.1%
Wed, 11 Feb 2026
Dubai Airports today announced that Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 95.2 million guests in 2025, up 3.1% year on year, marking the busiest year in the airport’s history and the highest annual international passenger traffic ever recorded by any airport.
Bahrain International Airport posts record passenger, cargo growth in 2025
Sun, 08 Feb 2026
Bahrain International Airport (BIA) has recorded its strongest annual performance on record in 2025, supported by increased passenger traffic which surged 4.2% year on year to hit 9.74 million, while its cargo volumes soared to 405,217 tonnes, up 3.2% over the previous year.
Turkish Airlines launches new $2.23bn investment initiatives
Thu, 08 Jan 2026
Turkish Airlines has launched a comprehensive investment initiative that will strengthen Türkiye’s aviation infrastructure and further advance its competitive edge.
SPL, Riyadh Airports, SGS sign MoU to enhance passenger experience
Thu, 13 Nov 2025
Saudi Post (SPL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Riyadh Airports Company and Saudi Ground Services Company on the sidelines of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition.