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Groundbreaking begins on $5.1bn complex at Dubai South development. Middle Eastern operator Emirates Group has commenced construction on an extensive engineering facility being established at Dubai World Central airport. The company values the facility — part of the Dubai South development programme — at $5.1 billion. Featuring hangars with capacity for 28 widebody aircraft, the… The post Construction underway on extensive Emirates MRO facility at Dubai World Central first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Air Arabia Reports 22% Drop In First-Quarter Profit Air Arabia reported an earnings hit in the first quarter which it attributed to disruptions from the ongoing conflict in the Gulf. natalia.pelayo… Mon, 05/18/2026 - 12:46 Author Ella Nethersole Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Airlines & Lessors

Ryanair reported a €2.26 billion net profit for its financial year 2026, up 40 percent over last year’s €1.61 billion

UAE budget carrier remains strongly profitable and asserts confidence in recovery. United Arab Emirates budget carrier Air Arabia recorded a fall of around 20% fall in its pre-tax and net profits over the first quarter, as the result of the Middle East conflict. The airline’s revenues for the three months to 31 March slightly increased,… The post Middle East conflict dents Air Arabia’s first-quarter performance first appeared on FlightGlobal.

AirAsia Group will also embark on “proactive fleet management” for the year, with its total fleet reduced. Malaysia’s AirAsia has received its first Airbus A321LR, with a second due to join its fleet in June. The low-cost carrier disclosed the delivery in its financial results for the quarter ended 31 March. The first of at… The post AirAsia receives first A321LR first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Twinjet bound for Frankfurt apparently hits signboard as it veers onto grass. One of Croatia Airlines’ Airbus A220-300s has suffered a runway excursion while aborting take-off from Split. The aircraft (9A-CAN) had been bound for Frankfurt as flight OU412 on 16 May. But during its take-off roll from Split’s runway 23, the aircraft veered to… The post Croatia Airlines A220 suffers runway excursion during aborted take-off at Split first appeared on FlightGlobal.

With plans to launch a dozen intercontinental routes with 787s, Alaska’s CEO intends to transform the once-regional airline into a global player. Alaska Airlines is following a well-worn road with its new service to Europe. The Oneworld alliance carrier launched its first flight across the Atlantic on 28 April, connecting its Seattle base with Rome.… The post The strategy behind Alaska Airlines’s global expansion first appeared on FlightGlobal.

The economics and geography of long haul aviation are entering a period of structural change. As more Airbus A321XLRs enter commercial service and ultra-long-range aircraft such as the A350-1000ULR prepare to redefine passenger endurance, airlines are increasingly challenging the traditional rules of global network planning. This analysis explores how long-range narrowbodies are enabling airlines to bypass congested hubs, open thinner intercontinental routes and experiment with new low-risk growth models. At the same time, projects such as Qantas' ultra-long-haul ambitions and AirAsia's proposed Bahrain hub highlight how airlines are pushing route strategy to opposite extremes. Yet the industry's enthusiasm is being tempered by operational realities. Fuel volatility, geopolitical instability, passenger comfort concerns and infrastructure limitations are reshaping airline thinking around long-haul economics. From the recalibration of Wizz Air's XLR ambitions to the looming arrival of th

Subscription Required By the Leeham News Team The last in a Series examining one of Boeing’s steps toward recovery. May 18, 2026, © Leeham News: The Boeing 787 program, launched in 2004 with a promised first flight in... Read More The post The 787: When the System That Makes Change Incorporation Possible was Dismantled appeared first on Leeham News and Analysis.

Emirates Airlines has officially broken ground on a massive new $5.1 billion engineering and maintenance mega-complex at Dubai South, marking one of the most ambitious aviation MRO infrastructure projects ever undertaken globally. The new engineering hub, which will span approximately 1.1 million square metres, is expected to redefine the scale and capability of aircraft maintenance […] The post Emirates breaks ground on $5.1bn mega engineering complex in Dubai South appeared first on MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News.