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DUBAI: Dubai Airports (DA) has been recognised as a 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) winner, placing the organisation among a select group of international employers that record the highest levels of employee engagement. DA sits in the 77th percentile in this competitive benchmark, with a score of 74% for employee engagement, up from 71% … The post Dubai Airports named a 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner appeared first on Biz Today.

Data: The Middle Eastern Markets Most Affected By Iran Conflict In March New research shows a significant decline in traffic metrics for flights departing from the Middle East in March but RPK and traffic breakdowns show how varied the impact was. guy.ferneyhoug… Tue, 05/12/2026 - 14:05 Author Antoine Fafard Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category AWIN Knowledge Center

German operator to hold 90% of Italian carrier by early 2027. Lufthansa Group is to take a majority shareholding in Italian carrier ITA Airways, raising its interest to 90%. The group, which already holds 41% of ITA, says it will exercise an option by acquiring a block of shares for €325 million ($382 million). Lufthansa… The post Lufthansa to cement control of ITA by acquiring majority ownership first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Large AirAsia Order Moves The A220 Into Low-Cost Territory AirAsia wanted a smaller aircraft to complement its A321neo fleet. The high-density A220-300 could be attractive for low-cost operators elsewhere, too. peri.meyers@in… Tue, 05/12/2026 - 08:00 Author Jens Flottau Adrian Schofield Content source Aviation Week & Space Technology Primary Category Aircraft & Propulsion

Budget carrier calm over impact from Middle East as it redeploys fleet to core markets. Central European budget carrier Wizz Air is forecasting that it will break even, and perhaps turn in a small net profit, for the full year. Prior to the outbreak of the Middle East conflict in February, the carrier had indicated… The post Wizz Air expects to break even for full year as revenues strengthen first appeared on FlightGlobal.

The type was grounded after a fatal crash involving an MD-11F operated by UPS in November 2025. The US Federal Aviation Administration has lifted the grounding of Boeing MD-11s, after approving the airframer’s proposed plans for returning the type to service. According to news reports, the FAA gave the green light after an “extensive review”… The post FAA clears MD-11 for operations after six-month grounding first appeared on FlightGlobal.

U.S. Jet-A Fuel Costs Rise In May 2026 The largest monthly price increase for a gallon of Jet-A fuel was in the Western Pacific region, with prices up 39 cents per gallon compared to April figures, while the largest decrease was in the Great Lakes region, with costs down 47 cents per gallon from a month ago. molly.mcmillin… Mon, 05/11/2026 - 23:41 Author override BCA Staff Content source Business & Commercial Aviation Primary Category Aircraft & Propulsion

Lufthansa Group has ordered an additional ten Airbus A350-900s and ten Boeing 787-9s. The Supervisory Board approved the order on

Global aviation in 2025 presented a striking contradiction: record-breaking traffic achieved within an increasingly fragile and constrained operating environment. Passenger volumes reached 9.8 billion, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, with international travel accounting for much of the momentum and reinforcing the sector's structural shift toward long-haul and cross-border demand. Air cargo volumes and aircraft movements also expanded, signalling continued resilience across both passenger and freight segments. This performance was underpinned by supportive economic factors, notably lower fuel prices and easing inflation, which sustained demand despite broader macroeconomic uncertainty. Yet growth was neither uniform nor unconstrained. Capacity limitations - ranging from infrastructure bottlenecks and aircraft delivery delays to restricted airspace - tempered expansion, while geopolitical tensions continued to reshape global traffic flows and airline network strategies. The resurgence o