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The recovery gap: What airspace closures reveal about aviation’s true recovery capability

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:

  • How disruption can expose dependencies across the aviation ecosystem.
  • Why coordinated decision-making and sequencing matter when operations are under pressure.
  • The role of supply chains, workforce availability, and operational capacity in supporting resilience.
  • How organizations can assess their recovery capabilities and identify areas that may need strengthening.
  • A practical Marsh framework for thinking about resilience across interconnected aviation operations.

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.

Download the full report to learn more.

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Harry Fairbairn

Harry Fairbairn

Senior Vice President, Aviation Leader IMEA

  • United Arab Emirates

Mo Ashmawy

Mo Ashmawy

Vice President, Aviation Strategic Risk Consulting

  • United Arab Emirates