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Stormy Weather Forces Flight Cancellations at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Strong winds associated with Storm Boelo disrupted air traffic at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands on Sunday, October 25, forcing the cancellation of dozens of flights and affecting connections to several major European destinations. At least 90 departing flights were cancelled, according......

Oujda-Angad Airport Records Nearly 782,000 Passengers Despite Annual Decline

Oujda-Angad Airport handled 781,966 passengers between January and August 2026, reflecting a slowdown in cumulative traffic compared with the same period last year, according to statistics from Morocco’s National Airports Office (ONDA). The airport, which serves Oujda and the wider Oriental region,......

Saudi Arabia: Two Killed and Eight Injured in Dammam Airport Attack

An attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, eastern Saudi Arabia, has killed two people and injured eight others, according to information released by Saudi authorities and the Indian Embassy in Riyadh on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, October 21,......

Mohammed V Airport Handles More Than 8.25 Million Passengers as Traffic Rises 9.63%

Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport continued to strengthen its position as Morocco’s leading aviation hub in 2026, welcoming more than 8.25 million passengers between January and August. The increase reflects sustained growth in both international and domestic air travel, according......

Morocco Delivers First Military Equipment Shipment to Liberia Under Defence Cooperation Agreement

Morocco has begun delivering military equipment to Liberia, marking a tangible step forward in bilateral defence cooperation between Rabat and Monrovia. The first shipment arrived on Monday, October 19, at Roberts International Airport aboard a Moroccan C-130 military transport aircraft, according to......

Houthi Attacks Disrupt Riyadh as Saudi Arabia’s Economic Ambitions Face a Security Test

Saudi Arabia is facing mounting disruption as repeated attacks attributed to Yemen’s Houthi movement threaten air travel, unsettle daily life in Riyadh and force the postponement of major international events. The prolonged closure of King Khalid International Airport has become a particularly......

Why Lufthansa Is Retiring Its Iconic Four-Engine Airbus A340-600

Lufthansa is preparing to say goodbye to one of the most distinctive aircraft in its long-haul fleet. The German carrier is retiring its final Airbus A340-600, bringing an end to nearly a quarter-century of service for a jet that combined remarkable dimensions with an unconventional cabin feature: passenger......

Austrian Airlines Flight Diverted to Sofia After Bomb Threat on Route From Israel to Vienna

SOFIA, Bulgaria — An Austrian Airlines flight carrying 51 passengers from Israel to Austria was diverted to Bulgaria on Sunday after an anonymous bomb threat prompted the crew to declare an emergency, triggering a security response at Sofia Airport. The Airbus A320, operating as flight OS82 from......

US–Lebanon Direct Flights Face Security Hurdles as Trump Seeks to Restore Air Links

Plans to restore direct commercial flights between the United States and Lebanon are facing significant regulatory and operational obstacles, with shortcomings identified at Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport raising questions about how soon the long-suspended air connection could resume. The......