Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) has announced that construction of its Sky Support Complex is progressing as planned and is expected to be completed by the end of the third quarter of 2026.

The project marks another milestone in MBRAH's expansion strategy to strengthen infrastructure supporting the aerospace industry within Dubai South.

Located in the Aerospace Supply Chain Zone, the Sky Support Complex is a 16,661-square-metre landside development comprising 14 premium units designed for aviation-related businesses.

Once completed, the facility will provide flexible warehouse, office and commercial spaces, along with dedicated landside access and direct connectivity to Al Maktoum International Airport and the wider Dubai South ecosystem.

Operating within a bonded free zone, the complex will offer businesses 100% foreign ownership, modern infrastructure and a business-friendly environment tailored to the aviation sector.

Tahnoon Saif, Chief Executive Officer of Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, said the project's progress reflects the organisation's commitment to delivering specialised facilities that meet the evolving requirements of the aviation industry.

He added that MBRAH remains focused on providing high-quality infrastructure that enables aerospace companies to expand their operations, improve efficiency and benefit from Dubai's aviation ecosystem.

MBRAH serves as a free-zone destination for airlines, private aviation operators, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers, and other aerospace businesses. Developed within Dubai South, the hub also hosts aircraft maintenance facilities, training centres and education campuses as part of Dubai's ambition to strengthen its position as a global aviation hub.

Source: TradeArabia

HONG KONG: Passenger traffic at Hong Kong International Airport rose 11.7% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, reflecting stronger visitor demand and a busy schedule of events in the Asian financial hub.

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the city was continuing to strengthen its position as an international aviation hub.

The airport handled more than 200,000 aircraft movements between January and June, an increase of 4.4% from the same period a year earlier. Passenger traffic reached 32.8 million during the six-month period, Chan said in a blog post on Sunday.

Visitor arrivals also recorded strong growth. Hong Kong welcomed 31.2 million visitors during the first seven months of 2026, up 12% year-on-year, according to Chan.

The increase in passenger and visitor numbers highlights the continued recovery and expansion of Hong Kong’s aviation and tourism sectors, supported by a wider range of events and increased international travel demand.

Source: Emirates News Agency

Incheon International Airport, South Korea’s main gateway to Seoul, ranked first worldwide for international passenger traffic during the first half of 2026, marking the first time it has reached the top position since opening in 2001.

The airport recorded 38.39 million international passengers between January and June, an increase of 6.3% from the same period a year earlier, according to Incheon International Airport Corp. (IIAC).

Preliminary data from the Airports Council International (ACI), covering 1,234 airports worldwide, placed Incheon ahead of London Heathrow Airport, which handled 37.79 million international passengers, and Singapore Changi Airport, with 34.53 million.

Incheon’s position in the global rankings has steadily improved over the past two decades. It stood 10th in 2002 with 20.55 million international passengers, climbed to fifth in 2018 with 67.68 million, and reached third place in 2024 after recording 70.67 million passengers.

The latest figures underscore Incheon Airport’s growing role as a major international aviation hub and reflect continued growth in cross-border passenger demand.

Source: Yonhap News Agency

Salalah Airport recorded a 7% increase in arriving flights during the 2026 Dhofar Khareef season, with 1,758 flights landing between June 21 and July 31, compared with 1,637 during the same period last year.

Data from Oman Airports showed that arriving passenger numbers also increased, reaching 154,529, up from 142,488 in 2025.

The increase of 12,041 passengers represents growth of approximately 8% year on year.

The rise in air traffic coincides with the 2026 Dhofar Khareef season, which continues to draw visitors from across Oman and overseas to experience the governorate’s distinctive monsoon climate and lush landscapes.

Salalah Airport remains an important gateway for tourism in Dhofar, where passenger numbers and travel activity typically increase significantly during the annual khareef season.

The latest figures point to continued growth in passenger demand and air connectivity during one of the region’s busiest tourism periods.

Source: ZAWYA

Syria has officially reopened Deir ez-Zor International Airport after nearly 14 years of closure, marking a significant step in the country's efforts to restore air connectivity.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport announced on August 5 that maintenance and rehabilitation work at the airport had been completed, allowing flight operations to resume.

The airport's first domestic service since reopening was operated by Syrian Air from Damascus International Airport, re-establishing regular air links between the Syrian capital and Deir ez-Zor.

International operations also resumed with the arrival of a Syrian Air flight from Kuwait, the first overseas service to land at the airport since its closure, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA).

The aviation authority said the reopening forms part of a broader strategy to expand Syria's air transport network, restore domestic aviation services and improve travel options for passengers. The initiative is also intended to support economic and investment activity while strengthening links between Syria's governorates and international destinations.

Source: ZAWYA