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Aerospace Supply Chain Bottlenecks Cost Airlines $11 Billion as Aircraft Shortfall Hits 5,300
Aircraft delivery delays and supply chain issues cost airlines $11 billion in 2025, with shortfalls reaching 5,300 aircraft.
Riyadh Air and IBM Unveil AI-Native Airline Operations Ahead of 2026 Launch
Saudi carrier becomes what companies call world’s first AI-native airline, with operations built on IBM watsonx from day one.
Global Airlines Forecast $41 Billion Profit in 2026 Despite Supply Chain Pressures
Airlines forecast $41 billion profit in 2026 with 3.9% margin, IATA reports. Cargo resilience and supply chain challenges shape outlook.
IATA Unveils 2026 Events Calendar With 18 Aviation Industry Conferences
IATA unveils 2026 events calendar with 18 conferences, including new MENA event in Bahrain. Focus on sustainability and digitalization.
Saudi Aviation Club Sets Guinness Record With Helicopter Fireworks Display
Saudi Aviation Club breaks Guinness World Record for helicopter-launched fireworks at Riyadh’s General Aviation Airshow. Learn more.
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Connections Saudi Tourism Event Brings Together 600+ Global Travel Leaders
Connections Saudi concluded with 600+ attendees and 5,900 business meetings in Riyadh. Discover how the event advances Saudi tourism partnerships.
ZTE & China Unicom 5G-A Boost Airport Safety
2025-11-25 Dalian, China, November 25, 2025 – ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, together with China Unicom Liaoning and Dalian Changhai Airport, announced the successful launch and steady operation of a 5G-A private network integrating intelligent computing, sensing and communications (ISAC) at Dalian Changhai Airport’s test flight […]
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi Inaugurated by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed
Middle East’s largest natural history museum celebrates 13.8 billion years of science, discovery, and wonder, with a special focus on the Arabian region Museum features two world-firsts: two Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons displayed together, and an unprecedented herd of five massive sauropod dinosaurs Abu Dhabi, UAE – 21 November 2025: His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed […]
HPE Networking continues to impact hoteliers with Self Driving Networks
At 2025 EMEA Stakeholder Conference in Dubai, the company focused on the Self Driving Networks to deliver secure, scalable, and transformative experiences for hotels HPE Networking is committed to providing integrated solutions that streamline operations and enhance guest experiences for the hospitality industry. Delivering improved data security, optimized resource management, and increased overall efficiency for […]
Saudi–Swiss Partnership to Develop National Tourism Talent
Under the Patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Tourism at “TOURISE 2025” Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 13 November 2025 Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Ahmed bin Aqil Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, the city of Riyadh witnessed the launch of a Saudi-Swiss partnership during the “TOURISE 2025” Summit, aimed at advancing […]
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Nova Water Partners with AlTanfeethi to Elevate the VIP Travel Experience in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, 06 November 2025: Nova Water, the Kingdom’s leading bottled water brand, has signed an exclusive agreement with AlTanfeethi, the premier VIP airport service provider in Saudi Arabia. Under this partnership, Nova Water will be the sole water brand served across all 27 AlTanfeethi executive lounges nationwide. The agreement, formalized at a signing ceremony attended […]
IATA and ATPCO partner to simplify management of taxes, fees and charges on airfares and airline ancillaries
6 November 2025 (Istanbul) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and ATPCO announced a partnership to consolidate their passenger ticket taxes, fees, and charges (TFC) solutions, that will reduce costs while simplifying access to trusted data that airlines use to determine the collection of TFCs. Today, IATA provides TFC data to airlines while ATPCO […]
Aramex resumes services to Syria, reviving connections after ten years hiatus
Dubai, UAE; 06 November 2025: Aramex, the leading global provider of logistics and transportation solutions, has officially resumed its delivery services to Syrian Arab Republic, following an operational pause for over a decade. This significant step reaffirms Aramex’s strategic commitment to re-establishing vital cross-border logistics networks and supporting economic reintegration across the Levant region. The […]
Dubai Airshow 2025 to make history as eVTOLs join flying display line-up
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Integrating Domestic and International Departure Passenger Flows Could Save Millions and Streamline Travel
06 November 2025 (Istanbul) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a study showing substantial cost savings, operational efficiencies, passenger experience, and sustainability gains can be made by using biometric digital ID technology to manage the segregation of international and domestic departing passengers at airports where they are currently separated by physical barriers. The […]
RCMC Signs Strategic Agreement with Almosafer to Elevate the Pilgrim and Visitor Experience in Makkah
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 5 November 2025 -The Royal Commission for Makkah City & Holy Sites (RCMC) has signed a strategic agreement with Almosafer, part of Seera Group, to strengthen the tourism ecosystem in Makkah and enhance the overall pilgrim and visitor journey. Through this collaboration, Almosafer will work closely with RCMC to showcase Makkah’s unique […]
3.6% Air Passenger Growth in September
30 October 2025 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: “Solid international demand drove 90% of September’s 3.6% overall growth. Importantly, the capacity expansion slightly nudged ahead of demand growth at 3.7%. Load factors, nonetheless, remained very strong at 83.4%. With November […]
Air Cargo Demand Up 2.9% in September, Seventh Straight Month of Growth
29 October 2025 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2025 global air cargo markets showing: “Air cargo demand grew 2.9% year-on-year in September, marking the seventh consecutive month of overall growth. Buried in that growth is a significant alteration of trade patterns as US tariff policies, including the ending […]
Dubai Airshow 2025 to empower the future, accelerating sustainable innovation within aerospace
Landmark initiatives include world-first sustainability showcase, supply of SAF for participating aircraft, sustainability conference and exciting new partnerships DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – 28 October 2025: Dubai Airshow 2025 will inspire a new chapter in sustainable aerospace, uniting the global industry to deliver real-world solutions for a net-zero future. With sustainability a defining theme, this […]
IATA Wings of Change Europe Goes to the Heart of European Policymaking
23 October 2025 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2025 Wings of Change Europe (WOCE) conference will focus on bringing aviation’s core issues of competitiveness and sustainability to the center of European policymaking. WOCE will take place on 18-19 November in Brussels, Belgium, hosted by Brussels Airlines. “This year, Wings of Change […]
IATA Launches the Integrated Sustainability Program
20 October 2025 (Hong Kong) — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP) at the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Hong Kong. ISP is a certification program offering airlines a comprehensive sustainability management and assessment framework. It is designed specifically for airlines and built upon the successful IATA Environmental […]