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KLM cancels multiple Middle East routes amid U.S.–Iran military buildup; Air France denies broad suspensions

KLM abruptly cancelled flights to four Middle Eastern destinations this week as carriers reroute and suspend services amid a U.S. military buildup toward Iran. Air France has denied reports of widespread cancellations, saying only two Dubai flights were suspended and services to Dubai and Tel Aviv remain operational.

2026-01-24T14:42:33.037420-08:00

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Middle East Airlines — route network & fleet update

2026-01-25T05:52:03.616074-08:00

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European carriers suspend Gulf and Israel services as regional tensions escalate

2026-01-23T16:52:13.263730-08:00

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AeroGulf outlines provisional framework to buy up to 20 SkyDrive eVTOLs

2026-01-23T01:32:47.545361-08:00

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Middle East Airlines — route network & fleet update A daily operator briefing summarising Middle East Airlines’ recent route network changes and strategic fleet developments, including aircraft orders, retirements, leasing moves and partnerships. The update aggregates capacity shifts, start‑up/bankruptcy impacts and M&A activity that influence MEA’s short‑ and medium‑haul planning.

2026-01-25T05:52:03.616074-08:00

Middle East Airlines — route network & fleet update

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KLM cancels multiple Middle East routes amid U.S.–Iran military buildup; Air France denies broad suspensions KLM abruptly cancelled flights to four Middle Eastern destinations this week as carriers reroute and suspend services amid a U.S. military buildup toward Iran. Air France has denied reports of widespread cancellations, saying only two Dubai flights were suspended and services to Dubai and Tel Aviv remain operational.

2026-01-24T14:42:33.037420-08:00

KLM cancels multiple Middle East routes amid U.S.–Iran military buildup; Air France denies broad suspensions

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European carriers suspend Gulf and Israel services as regional tensions escalate Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways and other major carriers have suspended or cancelled services to multiple Gulf states and Israel amid escalating regional tensions and US warnings of a naval deployment toward Iran. Airlines say measures are precautionary while security risks are assessed.

2026-01-23T16:52:13.263730-08:00

European carriers suspend Gulf and Israel services as regional tensions escalate

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Turkey to Receive First Ex‑Qatar Eurofighter Typhoon in February 2026 as Ankara Seeks to Close Airpower Gap Turkey will receive its first Eurofighter Typhoon — an ex‑Qatar airframe — by the end of February 2026, a concrete step in Ankara's effort to close looming airpower gaps. The delivery strengthens immediate regional deterrence and forms part of Ankara's planned transition pathway toward domestically produced KAAN fighters.

2026-01-23T06:21:23.954478-08:00

Turkey to Receive First Ex‑Qatar Eurofighter Typhoon in February 2026 as Ankara Seeks to Close Airpower Gap

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Calidus, Hameem and Aergility partner to build ALRASID and ALTARESH unmanned VTOLs in UAE Calidus Holding Group, Hameem Technologies and Aergility announced a strategic partnership to develop and produce the ALRASID and ALTARESH unmanned VTOLs in the UAE. The agreement establishes local manufacture of the two runway‑independent vertical take‑off and landing platforms.

2026-01-23T06:11:36.154532-08:00

Calidus, Hameem and Aergility partner to build ALRASID and ALTARESH unmanned VTOLs in UAE

AINonline

AeroGulf outlines provisional framework to buy up to 20 SkyDrive eVTOLs AeroGulf, a Dubai helicopter charter operator, has outlined a provisional framework to acquire up to 20 SkyDrive eVTOL aircraft. The plan gives a concrete procurement scope for an operator-level entry into the UAE advanced air mobility market as infrastructure develops.

2026-01-23T01:32:47.545361-08:00

AeroGulf outlines provisional framework to buy up to 20 SkyDrive eVTOLs

AeroTime

EgyptAir: A350 deliveries and Cairo’s new terminal are transforming the carrier EgyptAir CEO Captain Ahmed Adel says the carrier’s incoming A350s and Cairo’s new terminal are transforming long‑haul capacity, passenger experience and network connectivity. He described the combined fleet and infrastructure upgrades as central to revitalising the national flag carrier and accelerating its modernization plans.

2026-01-22T20:19:17.473805-08:00

EgyptAir: A350 deliveries and Cairo’s new terminal are transforming the carrier

Skift

Middle East international arrivals 39% above 2019, leading global tourism recovery The Middle East leads global tourism recovery from the pandemic, with international arrivals 39% above 2019 levels. That surge is restoring and exceeding pre‑Covid demand for regional carriers and hub airports, boosting long‑haul and transfer traffic and reshaping short‑term capacity planning.

2026-01-22T07:59:30.947602-08:00

Middle East international arrivals 39% above 2019, leading global tourism recovery

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KLM cancels multiple Middle East routes amid U.S.–Iran military buildup; Air France denies broad suspensions

Middle East Airlines — route network & fleet update

European carriers suspend Gulf and Israel services as regional tensions escalate

AeroGulf outlines provisional framework to buy up to 20 SkyDrive eVTOLs

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