From Lebanon to Qatar, Israel-Iran war disrupts flights, airport traffic: What to know Lebanon’s Middle East Airlines canceled all flights to Iraq through Thursday as the ongoing Israel-Iran war forces widespread disruptions across Middle East aviation. Israel
Mideast airlines to deliver industry’s highest profit margins in 2025 The region's airlines are forecast to hit a profit margin of 8.7% in 2025, slightly lower than last year's figure of 8.9% but the highest in the industry. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's flyadeal joins growing list of airlines flying to Syria Several regional airlines have resumed or plan to resume flights to Syria. Saudi Arabia
Saudi airline to resume Hajj flights to Iran after 10-year hiatus: What to know A Saudi-operated flight landed in Tehran last weekend as Iran and Saudi Arabia seek to expand their air connectivity. Iran
Analysis Trump’s Gulf trip lifts embattled Boeing with Qatar, UAE deals By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Mideast airlines cancel flights as outage closes Heathrow Airport At least 1,357 flights were scheduled to depart or arrive from Britain's busiest airport on Friday, and the Middle Eastern carriers were not spared from the disruption. United Arab Emirates
Lebanon bars Iranian flight from landing in Beirut, sparking protests The incident marks the latest in a series at the Beirut airport, which has been a key point of tension between Iran and people within Lebanon’s government who are cautiously distancing themselves from Iran’s influence. Lebanon
Elon Musk's Boring Co. to build Dubai Loop network of tunnels The loop is a network of underground tunnels, similar to one being developed in Las Vegas, that allows passengers to be transported nonstop, in electric vehicles, to 11 stations. United Arab Emirates
Saudi Public Investment Fund takes 15% stake in London's Heathrow Airport Spanish construction giant Ferrovial said it had closed the sale of a 19.75% stake in the UK capital’s busiest airport for 2 billion euros ($2.1 billion) to the PIF and French investment firm Ardian. Saudi Arabia
Airbus becomes latest multinational to open regional HQ in Saudi Arabia The European plane maker aims to develop local talent and technological expertise in the fast-growing Gulf market. Saudi Arabia
Emirates Airline 'frustrated' at aircraft shortage due to manufacturer delays Executives at the Middle East’s largest airline have frequently expressed their dismay over delays and uncertainty around the delivery of the Boeing 777-9X jets. United Arab Emirates
Feature Flying despite Israeli attacks, Middle East Airlines becomes symbol of pride for Lebanon As a growing number of airlines cancel and reroute flights in the region to avoid conflict, Lebanon's flagship carrier has provided a sense of stability amid turmoil. By Amberin Zaman , Beatrice Farhat
Qatar Airways suspends Iran, Lebanon flights, joining growing list of airlines Amid conflict in Gaza and Lebanon, few airlines are operating in and out of Tel Aviv, and fewer still in and out of Beirut and Tehran. Qatar
US, China, France, others weigh Lebanon evacuation plans for nationals The situation in Lebanon and the region has quickly deteriorated, prompting several countries to come up with plans to secure the safe evacuation of their nationals from the country. Lebanon
Middle East airlines alter, axe flights following Iran missile attack on Israel Late on Tuesday, Iran launched more than 180 ballistic missiles at Israel in what it said was in retaliation for last Friday’s assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, the chief of Lebanon-based militia Hezbollah. Lebanon
Uber, China's WeRide to launch self-driving robotaxis in UAE WeRide already operates the largest robotaxi fleet in the UAE, where residents can access its robotaxi services through the TXAI app. United Arab Emirates
Analysis Turbulent skies: How Israel-Iran tension is disrupting global aviation Military action — and even the mere anticipation of conflict — often trigger widespread disruptions in airspace management, affecting commercial and cargo flights across the globe. By Mehran Haghirian
