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Riyadh Air Takes Off: Saudi Arabia’s New Airline Launches Commercial Flights with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
Riyadh Air launched its first commercial passenger flights on June 10, 2026, operating Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners on a Riyadh–London Heathrow route, with Dubai, Cairo, Madrid and Manchester routes launching through July. The airline plans a fleet of 72 Dreamliners.
Etihad Launches Abu Dhabi-Salalah Service as UAE Airlines Navigate Year of Unprecedented Aviation Disruption
Etihad Airways launched its inaugural Abu Dhabi-Salalah service on May 21, 2026, expanding to five weekly flights from June 15, as UAE carriers adapt route networks following 227 delays and 15 cancellations in a single June 5 disruption event — the worst in recent UAE aviation history.
GCC Aviation Market Set to Double to $2.95 Billion by 2031 as eVTOL and Business Jets Drive Growth
The GCC general aviation market, currently valued at $1.48 billion, is projected to reach $2.95 billion by 2031 at a 14.79 per cent CAGR, with eVTOL aircraft emerging as the fastest-growing segment at 17.21 per cent annually.
GCC Aviation Update: Kuwait Airport Resumes Full Operations After Disruption — Travel Advisory
Kuwait International Airport has resumed full commercial operations following a temporary closure after its terminal was struck by drones in an incident on the...
Qatar Airways Orders 20 Additional Airbus A350s Worth USD 7 Billion for 2026-2030 Fleet Expansion
Qatar Airways has confirmed a firm order for 20 additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, valued at approximately USD 7 billion at list prices, taking its...
