The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has imposed a small fine (USD$ 4,270) on Emirates following a pair of safety incidents in April and May 2017. On the 17th April, the CAAC reportedly stated that an Emirates flight crew had misinterpreted Air Traffic Control (ATC) instructions and flown the aircraft at the incorrect altitude which subsequently resulted in a loss of separation with another aircraft. The second incident occurred on the 18th May, an Emirates aircraft lost radio communication with ATC due to the flight crew changing frequencies prematurely.

On the 5th June 2017, a number of Arab States including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Libya and the UAE, announced they would sever all diplomatic ties with Qatar effective immediately. As a result, flight services to and from these nations have been affected. A number of airlines have announced the suspension of flights to Qatar including Emirates, Etihad Airways and Air Arabia. In addition to the take-off and landing ban imposed on the airline, Qatar Airways is now required to divert around a number of states airspaces. Following this decision, Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced they had revoked Qatar Airways’ operating licence and ordered the closure of the airline’s offices in Saudi Arabia.

Throughout February and April 2017, the European Commission together with the European Air Safety Agency (EASA), conducted a series of on-site assessments of carriers based in Mozambique, Benin, Libya and Nigeria. During the inspections, it was noted that the Civil Aviation Institute of Mozambique (ICAM) had made considerable progress in the implementation of ICAO Safety standards and recommended practices. This prompted officials from Linhas Aereas de Mocambique (LAM Mozambique Airlines) to appeal the airlines ban within the EU. This request was accepted and as a result, the airline is now permitted to operate to the EU.