US aviation sanctions are disrupting Iran flights, pushing thousands of travellers towards congested and increasingly costly overland routes through neighbouring countries.
Ethiopian Airlines is in talks with Airbus for up to 26 new aircraft, including A350s and A220s, as it advances fleet expansion, boosts regional and long-haul connectivity, and supports its ambitious global growth strategy.
Türkiye has strongly condemned Israel following reports of a strike on Iran’s state broadcaster, raising fears of wider instability across the Middle East. The escalating tensions are drawing concern from the global aviation and tourism industries, as airlines review flight routes and travelers face potential disruptions across key international air corridors.
A sharp rise in jet fuel prices in 2026 is triggering a global aviation crisis, impacting major travel markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, Qatar, Russia, and beyond. Airlines such as Emirates, Air India, Qatar Airways, and Aeroflot are facing mounting operational costs, forcing widespread route reductions, higher ticket prices, and reduced flight frequencies—developments
