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
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
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
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
Riyadh Airport Struck by Missile; Hundreds of Flights Cut
A missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh prompted mass flight cancellations and security evacuations on October 10, 2026.
Oct 11, 20263 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
Saudi Aviation Hubs Targeted as EASA Issues Airspace Warning
Three people died in attacks on King Khalid International Airport, prompting major regional carriers to cancel flights and EASA to issue safety warnings.
Oct 10, 20264 min
Safety
Saudia A320 Destroyed in Riyadh Airport Missile Strike
A Saudia Airbus A320 was destroyed by a Houthi missile strike at King Khalid International Airport, causing 293 flight cancellations across the hub.
Oct 9, 20264 min
Safety
Emirates Reports 8.7 Million Passengers, 93% Capacity Recovery
Emirates recorded 8.7 million passengers in July and August 2026, reaching 93% of pre-disruption seat capacity as its global network nears full...
Sep 11, 20264 min
Airlines
Qatar Airways Expands Winter Network to 170+ Destinations
Qatar Airways is adding 186 weekly flights for the 2026-2027 winter season, significantly boosting capacity across global markets.
Sep 10, 20264 min
Airlines
IATA Forecasts $4.3 Billion Loss for Middle East Airlines
IATA projects Middle Eastern airlines will record a $4.3 billion net loss due to regional conflict and widespread airspace closures.
Aug 17, 20265 min
Airlines
UAE Airlines Resume Overflights of Iranian Airspace
UAE airlines resumed flights through Iranian airspace in August 2026, reducing travel times by 40 minutes on key routes like Dubai to Baku.
Aug 16, 20265 min
Airlines
Qatar Airways Resumes Flights to Bahrain, Kuwait, and Erbil
Qatar Airways will resume daily flights to Bahrain, Kuwait, and Erbil on August 8, restoring critical Gulf routes after a two-week suspension.
Aug 6, 20264 min
Airlines
US Removes Sanctions on Fly Baghdad and 2 Boeing 737s
The US Treasury removed Fly Baghdad and 2 of its Boeing 737s from the SDN sanctions list following an administrative review.
Aug 6, 20266 min
Airlines
Cathay Pacific Net Profit Soars 71% to HK$6.24 Billion
Cathay Pacific reported a 71% surge in first-half profit to HK$6.24 billion, driven by strong passenger demand despite rising jet fuel costs.
Aug 6, 20265 min
Airlines
Riyadh Air 787-9 Launches South Asia Routes to Mumbai, Dhaka
Riyadh Air launched daily Boeing 787-9 flights to Mumbai and Dhaka, marking its South Asia expansion supported by a firm order of 67 Dreamliners.
Aug 4, 20265 min
Airlines
Riyadh Air Commits to 28 Boeing 787s, Adding 787-10
Riyadh Air exercised options for 28 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, expanding its long-haul fleet to 67 aircraft to support global route growth.
Jul 21, 20265 min
Airlines