I met some neighbours last week - a young couple with a daughter around 2 years old. In the course of conversation, they mentioned that they were going on a holiday - to Bhutan! The region is gradually limping back to some form of normalcy in daily life, as air space starts to reopen (marine traffic is a whole diferent issue).

What will make travel different this time around are high ticket costs & lingering worries about a restart of the conflict!

On the headline “People Have Short Memories” - that is more or else what the President of Emirates, Tim Clark said about people’s memories about the conflict. Would you agree?

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Hello everyone! The 20th of April & things seem to be flaring up again in the Strait! It’s been around 2 weeks of relative calm - but this week will be critical to see which direction the conflict takes - peace, pause or escalation!

Enjoy the podcast version of the AVIATION DOTS NEWLETTER (Just a reminder that your hosts on this podcast are both bots. So apoloigies in advance for any inconsistencies or hallucinations. They sometimes have a mind of their own)

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Welcome to this episode, where we unpack what’s really happening in aviation right now — and it’s anything but business as usual.

From a wave of CEO changes across major airlines to growing operational and financial pressures, the industry is navigating one of its most complex phases yet. Add to that geopolitical disruptions, shifting travel demand, fuel uncertainties, and evolving customer expectations in the age of AI — and suddenly, resilience isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a necessity.

We’ll also explore how airlines and airports are adapting — from new routes and startup innovation to rethinking networks, customer experience, and even leadership itself. Because the big question is no longer just “what’s next for aviation?” — but “who’s best positioned to lead it forward?”

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