Aviation Forecast

Almosafer has released its 2026 travel trends report, showing that domestic bookings accounted for 46% of total volume alongside rising adoption of AI search and fintech payments.

Qatar Airways is resuming services to Qassim, Taif, Yanbu, and Tabuk, bringing total operations to over 155 weekly flights to Saudi Arabia.

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has started phase one of its Silent Airport initiative at Terminal 5, shifting flight announcements to digital screens.

The Pakistan Airports Authority has partnered with WALEE Al-Nazawy to launch Khushaamdeed, the country’s first premium airport Meet & Assist service.

Saudia secured three awards at the Cannes Lions 2026 for its Let It Fly campaign and Coolest Ihram innovation.

The fifth Global Airports Forum will take place in Riyadh this November, focusing on airport infrastructure, smart technologies, and international collaboration.

Saudi Arabia prepares for 12,000 flights and 3.1 million seats during Hajj 2026. Real-time operational visibility is critical to prevent disruptions.

MTU engine leasing TRecs investment in the digital platform reduces coordination time and creates unified asset records across the engine leasing lifecycle.

IATA projects global air travel demand to exceed 20.8 trillion RPKs by 2050, more than doubling from 2024 levels under its medium growth scenario.