Israel Bans United Airlines Pilot Over Pro-Iran Posts
Israel has barred a United Airlines pilot from entering the country as crew due to his social media activity expressing pro-Iranian regime sympathies.
Oct 22, 20263 min
Safety
Attack on Saudi King Fahd International Airport
One resident was killed and eight injured in an attack on Saudi Arabia's King Fahd International Airport, according to the GACA.
Oct 22, 20262 min
Safety
LATAM Airlines A320 Engine Fire During Takeoff in Peru
A LATAM Airlines Airbus A320 was evacuated in Peru after an engine fire, while other recent aviation incidents underscore ongoing safety challenges.
Oct 20, 20263 min
Safety
Riyadh Airport Limits Traffic Following Houthi Attacks
King Khalid International Airport has restricted operations, requiring prior permission for all flights following sustained Houthi rebel attacks.
Oct 20, 20263 min
Safety
FAA Mandates Fuel Valve Inspections for A330 and A340
The FAA issued AD 2026-21-03 requiring recurring fuel low-pressure shut-off valve inspections on Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft to mitigate fire risks.
Oct 20, 20262 min
Safety
EasyJet Flight Diverts to Liverpool After Bird Strike
EasyJet flight EZY415 from Glasgow to Southampton diverted to Liverpool John Lennon Airport on October 18, 2026, following a bird strike.
Oct 19, 20262 min
Safety
Austrian Airlines Flight Diverts After Bomb Threat
Austrian Airlines flight OS82 from Tel Aviv to Vienna diverted to Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 18, 2026, following a reported bomb threat.
Oct 19, 20263 min
Safety
Flydubai Flight 1073 Captain Recalls Cockpit Attack
Flydubai Flight 1073 captain Smit Machchhar describes surviving a violent cockpit assault by his co-pilot that caused a 17,000-foot altitude drop.
Oct 18, 20263 min
Safety
Aden Airport Targeted by Missiles During Yemenia Departure
Yemen's government reported two missiles landed near a Yemenia Airlines flight at Aden International Airport, threatening civilian aviation safety.
Oct 17, 20263 min
Safety
FAA Grounds Elixir Aircraft After Fatal French Crash
The FAA issued an emergency airworthiness directive grounding all Elixir aircraft following a fatal October 1, 2026, test flight accident in France.
Oct 15, 20264 min
Safety
Riyadh Airport Closure Extended Following Deadly Attacks
Saudi Arabia extended the closure of King Khalid International Airport until October 17 after Houthi attacks caused significant regional flight...
Oct 14, 20264 min
Safety
Riyadh Airport Closure Extended After Deadly Houthi Attack
King Khalid International Airport remains closed until October 17 after Houthi missile strikes killed 13 and injured 320, causing mass cancellations.
Oct 13, 20263 min
Safety
Riyadh Airport Closed Until October 17 After Houthi Attacks
Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport remains closed until October 17, as Delta Air Lines postpones its new Atlanta-Riyadh route until March 2027.
Oct 13, 20263 min
Safety
Delta Delays Atlanta-Riyadh Launch After Airport Attack
Delta Air Lines postponed its new Atlanta-Riyadh service to March 2027 following deadly missile attacks at King Khalid International Airport.
Oct 12, 20264 min
Safety
Riyadh Airport Missile Strike Leaves 12 Dead
A missile strike on King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured 309, forcing temporary flight suspensions across Saudi Arabia.
Oct 12, 20264 min
Safety
Avianca Flight AV42 Diverts to Miami After Turbulence
Avianca Flight AV42 from Medellín to New York diverted to Miami on October 9, 2026, after severe turbulence injured nine people.
Oct 12, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Issues Saudi Arabia Flight Caution After Riyadh Attack
The FAA issued a caution for US airlines flying in Saudi airspace until December 10, 2026, following a deadly attack at Riyadh's international airport.
Oct 12, 20263 min
Safety
King Khalid International Airport Hit by Second Terror Attack
A second attack on King Khalid International Airport has killed 12 people and injured over 300, marking the deadliest terror incident in Saudi Arabia...
Oct 11, 20263 min
Safety
Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport Kills 12, Injures 309
A Houthi projectile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and injured 309, prompting widespread international...
Oct 11, 20262 min
Safety
Riyadh Airport Suspends Operations After Security Incident
King Khalid International Airport suspended operations Saturday following an attack that caused multiple injuries and disrupted international flights.
Oct 11, 20263 min
Safety