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
Air India Suspends Saudi Flights Until October 24
Air India and Air India Express have suspended flights to Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam until October 24, 2026, due to regional security risks.
Oct 18, 20262 min
Airlines
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
Riyadh Airport Operations Halted After Houthi Missile Strike
King Khalid International Airport suspended operations after a missile strike caused 291 flight cancellations and damaged three aircraft.
Oct 11, 20264 min
Safety
Riyadh Airport Attack: 12 Killed, Operations Halted at RUH
A missile strike on King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people, forcing a total suspension of operations and widespread regional flight...
Oct 11, 20263 min
Safety
Saudia Group Prepares Major Aircraft Order for 2031-2040
Saudia Group has finalized its fleet assessment and expects to issue a major aircraft RFP for deliveries between 2031 and 2040.
Oct 8, 20263 min
Airlines
Air Arabia Consortium Gains AOC for New Dammam Budget Airline
A Saudi GACA-led consortium including Air Arabia has secured an AOC to launch a new budget airline based at Dammam's King Fahd International Airport.
Sep 15, 20264 min
Airlines
Riyadh Air Launches Bangkok Route With 787-9 Dreamliners
Riyadh Air commenced three-times-weekly flights between Riyadh and Bangkok, marking its 14th destination as part of a major Southeast Asian expansion.
Sep 2, 20264 min
Airlines
EgyptAir Launches Jeddah and Medina Flights to Alamein
EgyptAir launched weekly flights from Jeddah and Medina to Alamein, part of a seasonal push that also includes 26 charter flights from Algeria.
Aug 16, 20265 min
Airlines
Riyadh Air Orders 34 Boeing and Airbus Widebody Jets
Riyadh Air ordered 34 Boeing and Airbus widebody jets to accelerate its global network expansion under Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative.
Jul 21, 20265 min
Airlines
Riyadh Air Firms Up Orders for 34 Widebody Aircraft
Riyadh Air firmed up orders for 34 widebody aircraft at Farnborough, expanding its future fleet to support Saudi Arabia's aviation growth strategy.
Jul 20, 20265 min
Airlines
Flynas Eyes 8 More A330neos at Farnborough Airshow 2026
Saudi carrier Flynas is negotiating to convert 8 A330neo options into firm orders to support its long-haul expansion under Vision 2030.
Jul 16, 20263 min
Airlines
Riyadh Air Cleared for Beijing and Shanghai Flights
Riyadh Air secured CAAC regulatory approval for 7 weekly flights to Beijing and Shanghai, expanding its China network under Vision 2030.
Jul 14, 20264 min
Airlines
Riyadh Air Eyes 30 More 787s for Saudi Aviation Expansion
Riyadh Air is in negotiations to convert 25 to 30 existing Boeing 787 options into firm orders to support its long-haul growth strategy.
Jul 13, 20263 min
Business
Saudia Cargo Adds Four Boeing 777 Freighters to Fleet
Saudia Cargo will double its dedicated freighter fleet with four new Boeing 777-200 aircraft, supporting Saudi Vision 2030 logistics goals.
Jul 7, 20263 min
Airlines
Riyadh Air Launches Daily Mumbai-Riyadh Service
Riyadh Air has opened ticket sales for its first daily direct flights between Mumbai and Riyadh, beginning operations on August 4, 2026.
Jul 6, 20264 min
Airlines
Riyadh Air Cabin Design: A Closer Look at the 787-9
Riyadh Air has introduced its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner cabin featuring a custom three-class layout and free Viasat in-flight Wi-Fi for all passengers.
Jul 3, 20263 min
Airlines
Riyadh Air Adds Málaga, Dhaka, and Kuala Lumpur Routes
Saudi carrier Riyadh Air is expanding its network to eight destinations with new flights to Málaga, Dhaka, and Kuala Lumpur.
Jul 1, 20264 min
Airlines
Riyadh Air Launches First Flights to London and Jeddah
Riyadh Air has commenced commercial operations using its Boeing 787-9 fleet, marking the start of its ambitious Saudi Arabia aviation expansion.
Jun 18, 20264 min
Airlines