Middle East   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines  
Skift • Gordon Smith

Can’t Fly or Won’t Fly? Airlines Hesitate to Restart Dubai Services After Attacks

Dubai’s aviation authorities say the hub is ready to welcome carriers, but several foreign airlines remain reluctant to resume services. Carriers cite a mix of operational constraints, safety concerns and government advisories; the reality is a combination of ‘can’t fly’ and ‘won’t fly’ factors limiting returns.

2026-03-19T10:38:43.565677-07:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Middle East   Supply Chain   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Lufthansa  
ch-aviation

Lufthansa Cargo surges as Iran conflict removes up to 20% of global air‑freight capacity

By ch-aviation: Lufthansa Cargo (LH, Frankfurt International) reports surging demand, with the Iran war disrupting rivalling UAE carriers and removing up to 20% of global freight capacity.

Also: Air Cargo News
2026-03-19T09:19:38.672090-07:00
Helicopter   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus  
Aviation Week • Tony Osborne

Rising energy costs and range needs revive demand for H225 and S-92, complicating Bell 525’s market entry

By Aviation Week: Growing range requirements and rising energy prices could revive demand for Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 aircraft, complicating the Bell 525’s market entry.

2026-03-18T14:44:57.775392-07:00
PaxEx   Airbus A350   Airlines  
PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

EgyptAir Taps Next-gen IFE from Panasonic Avionics for A350 Fleet

By PaxEx.Aero: EgyptAir's newest aircraft entered service last month flying the newest inflight entertainment offering from Panasonic Avionics, including a modular, easily managed interface and increased engagement options along with high quality visuals from nose-to-tail.

Also: Runway Girl and Boarding Area
2026-03-19T10:15:33.511147-07:00
PaxEx   Airlines   Boeing   United Airlines  
thebulkheadseat.com • Anthony Losanno

United Opens Bookings for Redesigned 'Elevated' Boeing 787-9 — SFO–SIN service starts Apr 22, SFO–LHR Apr 30

By thebulkheadseat.com: United Airlines has officially opened bookings for its new long-haul cabin product. This marks the first time travelers can reserve seats on the airline’s redesigned Boeing 787-9 featuring its Elevated interior.

Also: Airline Geeks, The Points Guy, World Airline News, Simple Flying and 3 more
2026-03-19T08:38:28.628413-07:00