by Afshin Molavi | Dec 16, 2019 | Articles, Aviation, Emerging Markets, NewPost
It should come as no surprise to readers of these pages that the fastest growing airports are in the emerging world along the New Silk Road. In fact, according to Airports Council International, 12 of the 30 fastest growing airports are either in China or India. Here...
by Afshin Molavi | May 2, 2019 | Aviation, Dubai, Emerging Markets, NewPost, Top Ten Lists
The largest construction project in the world is — no surprise — the massive new air hub planned in Dubai, Al Maktoum International Airport. Here’s a list of the Top Ten, courtesy of The Balance Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai Jubail II,...
by Afshin Molavi | Mar 12, 2019 | Aviation, Emerging Market Multinationals, NewPost, Original Articles, Southeast Asia
From a report in the Malaysia Star – 12 March 2019 KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government is considering whether to shut, sell or refinance national carrier Malaysia Airlines (MAB), Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday. The government was...
by Afshin Molavi | Jan 30, 2019 | Aviation, Dubai, HUBSS, NewPost, Original Articles, Top Ten Lists
It’s appropriate, it seems, to begin the first blog post of the (New) New Silk Road Monitor with a story about airports and Dubai and a Top Ten List. Aviation and logistics will be a perennial theme in these pages, and my own New Silk Road journey has been enhanced...
