Harry Fairbairn
Senior Vice President, Aviation Leader IMEA
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United Arab Emirates
Authored on 08/09/2026
When disruption tests the entire aviation ecosystem, resilience depends on more than individual preparedness.
Recent airspace closures and operational pressures across the region have highlighted just how interconnected aviation really is. Airlines, airports, regulators, air navigation service providers, ground handlers, fuel partners, and the wider workforce all have a role to play in maintaining continuity as conditions change.
But having individual plans in place does not necessarily mean the wider ecosystem is prepared to respond effectively.
The recovery gap examines what recent disruptions reveal about aviation’s true recovery capability and where greater coordination, planning, and operational resilience may be needed.
The report explores:
Take a closer look at what recent disruption has revealed about aviation resilience, and what organizations can consider as they plan for what comes next.
Senior Vice President, Aviation Leader IMEA
United Arab Emirates
Vice President, Aviation Strategic Risk Consulting
United Arab Emirates