Saudi Arabia: Saudia’s Role in a Rising Business Hub
As Saudi Arabia continues its rise as a global business hub, we take a look at national flag carrier Saudia's role in supporting business travel.
Airline
Airline
Emirates Deploys Upgraded Boeing 777’s on All Riyadh Services
- by Len Varley
- March 17, 2025
Riyadh will become first city in the Middle East/GCC with all flights served by refurbished Emirates Boeing 777 aircraft.
Airline
Air India Rolls Out its First Retrofitted Airbus A320neo
- by Len Varley
- March 17, 2025
Air India has rolled out its first retrofitted Airbus A320neo VT-EXN, marking the beginning of an extensive fleet upgrade program.
Airline
TAP Air Portugal Celebrates 80 Years of Flight Services
- by Len Varley
- March 17, 2025
From a first flight in 1946 between Lisbon and Madrid in a DC-3 Dakota, TAP Air Portugal celebrated its 80th anniversary on Friday 14 March.
Airline
Ryanair Announces Expanded Summer 2025 Schedule for East Midlands
- by Len Varley
- March 17, 2025
Ryanair has unveiled its expanded Summer 2025 schedule for East Midlands Airport, with 33 routes on offer and increased flight frequencies to 12 popular destinations.
Analysis
Manufacturer
Could Trump Tariffs Transform the Boeing-Airbus Dynamic?
- by Len Varley
- March 17, 2025
With growing market uncertainty, what are the potential implications of Trump tariffs for major aircraft manufacturing giants Boeing and Airbus?
Airline
China Eastern Launches Landmark Shanghai-Abu Dhabi Route
- by Len Varley
- March 17, 2025
China Eastern Airlines will become the first Chinese carrier to operate a direct route from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi, with the new service due to commence 28 April.
Airport
Australian Airports See Record Revenues, Despite Passenger Numbers Lagging
- by Len Varley
- March 17, 2025
Australia's major airports have reported record-breaking aeronautical revenues, despite passenger numbers still being below pre-pandemic levels.
Incident
PIA A320 Lands in Lahore with Missing Main Gear Wheel
- by Len Varley
- March 17, 2025
A Pakistan Airlines A320-200 has landed in Lahore missing a main wheel, which was subsequently located at the departure point in Karachi on 12 March.