No commercial airliners have been shot down since the conflict began, according to the report. However, several aircraft parked at airports have sustained damage from attacks or debris linked to intercepted projectiles. Two of those – the Emirates A380 and Saudia A321 – were hit at Dubai International Airport early in the conflict.

Three other aircraft, all private planes, were damaged after shrapnel from missiles struck Ben Gurion Airport last week.

The incidents at Dubai’s main airport underscore the vulnerability of major aviation hubs in the region, even as commercial flights continue to operate.

The UAE has designated specific flight corridors for pilots and prepared air traffic controllers to rapidly divert aircraft. Fighter jets have also been deployed to help protect jetliners from incoming drones, according to people familiar with the strategy.

Regional escalation has continued to flare since the U.S. and Israel launched a joint offensive on Iran on Feb. 28, killing so far over 1,300 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, along with Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure while disrupting global markets and aviation.

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Estate agency Yopa estimates properties in the so-called Gatwick Diamond — including Crawley, Reigate & Banstead, Horsham, Mid Sussex, Mole Valley and Tandridge—may lose as much as £40,000 during construction before a potential rebound once the runway opens.

Short-term turbulence for property values

Yopa’s analysis shows an initial 1%–5% dip as buyers factor in noise, traffic and uncertainty over new flight paths.

• Mole Valley could see average prices fall by £16,205 with a 3% slide.
• Reigate & Banstead may drop £14,588, while Horsham and Mid Sussex each risk more than £13,000 in value loss.
• Crawley, closest to the airport, faces a smaller average decline of about £9,790 in early stages.

Once construction is underway, price falls of up to 7.5% are possible, equating to losses of £40,513 in Mole Valley, £38,270 in Tandridge, £36,469 in Reigate & Banstead, £33,080 in Horsham, £32,713 in Mid Sussex, and £24,475 in Crawley.

Landlords weigh disruption against opportunity

Verona Frankish, chief executive of Yopa, acknowledged local concerns: “Homeowners will be understandably worried about the impact of a second runway on property values. Without certainty around flight paths, noise and air pollution, demand could soften and saleability suffer, particularly for homes closest to the construction zone.”

For landlords, the figures highlight a classic risk-reward equation. Temporary discounts could present an entry point for buy-to-let investors willing to tolerate noise and dust during the build. Rental demand around major infrastructure hubs often remains strong, with proximity to an expanded international airport a long-term attraction for tenants working in aviation and logistics.

Potential long-term upside after 2030
The project will move Gatwick’s northern runway 12 metres, enabling full-time use, and expand terminals, with first new flights expected in 2029.
Yopa forecasts that once operational and economic benefits—new jobs, improved transport links—filter through, house prices could rise by about 9.5%, more than recouping early losses.

Frankish added: “While some households may see values fluctuate during the build, the long-term outlook is positive and the Gatwick Diamond could become one of the market’s growth hotspots in the years following completion.”

Editor’s view
Short-term noise and construction dust are never easy to price in, but infrastructure-led growth has a habit of rewarding patient investors. For landlords eyeing the Gatwick area, today’s dip might be tomorrow’s opportunity—provided they budget for higher soundproofing and potential voids during peak construction. Could a temporary fall pave the way for the next rental hot-spot in the South East?

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