Embraer sees demand for 8,500 new jets worth $650bn by 2045

Sat, 18 Jul 2026

Global demand for smaller commercial jets will remain robust over the next two decades as passenger traffic continues to grow, according to leading Brazilian planemaker Embraer, which has forecast 8,500 new aircraft deliveries worth about $650 billion by 2045.

Oman airports record 9.3pc drop in passenger traffic

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

Passenger traffic through Oman’s airports declined by 9.3% during the first five months of 2026, with total travellers reaching 5.25 million compared with 5.79 million during the same period in 2025, according to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).