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One killed, eight injured in attack on Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd airport: Injured immediately transported to hospitals as aviation authority says updates will be ...
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Saudi Gazette Oct 11
🔴 BREAKING: Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd International Airport in the eastern city of Dammam was targeted in an attack on Sunday evening ... Show more
Saudi Gazette Oct 10
Saudi Gazette Oct 11
#BREAKING : Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation announces that King Fahd International Airport in Dammam was targeted in an attack on Sunday evening.
Saudia pilot killed in attack on Riyadh airport: Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority confirmed that King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was attacked ...
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Key FactsSaudia Reports Pilot Killed in Riyadh Airport Attack
Oct 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
- Saudia said Captain Hamoud Ali Al-Kalthami died Thursday, October 8, 2026, while withholding details about the circumstances.
- One Saudia aircraft was damaged on the ground, and the airline said no passengers were aboard.
- GACA said two attacks targeted the airport: one struck facilities, while the other targeted a Saudia aircraft.
- The authority reported three Saudi nationals killed; several Saudi citizens and residents of different nationalities were injured and treated.
Saudi Gazette Oct 12
Pakistani resident killed, 11 injured in Sunday’s attack on Riyadh airport: Saudi Arabia's GACA confirms that a Pakistani resident was killed and 11 others ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/665327/saudi-arabia/pakistani-resident-killed-11-injured-in-riyadh-airport-attack
Saudi Gazette Oct 07
3 killed, 36 injured in attacks on Riyadh and Abha airports: Three people, including two women, were killed and 36 others injured in two attacks targeting Abha ...
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Key FactsGACA reports three dead in airport attacks
Oct 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: saudigazette.com.sa
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: saudigazette.com.sa
- The airports were attacked separately on Tuesday and Wednesday, prompting immediate action by emergency teams and relevant authorities.
- At Abha, a Moroccan woman and an Algerian woman died Tuesday; 28 people suffered minor or serious injuries.
- In Riyadh, a Sudanese resident died Wednesday, while eight others sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious.
- The attacks caused property damage, and all injured people were immediately transferred to hospitals for treatment.
muscatdaily.com Oct 18
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) reported that a tropical depression moved across the southwestern Arabian Sea towards the Horn of Africa ... Show more
Oman Observer Oct 12
Flight operations from Riyadh suspended until further notice: The General Authority of Civil Aviation in Saudi Arabia has announced the extension of the ...
omanobserver.om/article/1197652/world/flight-operations-from-riyadh-suspended-until-further-notice
Attack on airport in Saudi capital, Riyadh, leaves several injured: Operations suspended at King Khalid International Airport after another attack this week ...
aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/10/attack-on-airport-in-saudi-capital-riyadh-leaves-several-injured
muscatdaily.com Oct 15
Winter arrives in Oman: Jabal Shams drops below 10°C: Winter is coming as temperatures drop below 10°C, with Jabal Shams recording a low of 9.7°C ...
muscatdaily.com/2026/10/15/winter-arrives-in-oman-jabal-shams-drops-below-10c/
EWN Oct 14
SACAA finalises report on Airlink’s controversial Springbok flypast: The low flypast ahead of the Springboks' Test against New Zealand in August drew local and ...
ewn.co.za/2026/10/14/sacaa-finalises-report-on-airlink-s-controversial-springbok-flypast
muscatdaily.com Oct 15
Civil Aviation Authority has issued its weekly report on tropical activity in the Arabian Sea from October 15 to 21. Forecasts show a moderate chance of a ... Show more
Saudi Gazette Oct 12
A new attack on King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh on Sunday afternoon caused injuries, the Kingdom’s General Authority of ... Show more
arabtimes Oct 11
Riyadh Airport Attack Kills 12, Injures 309; GACA Confirms Multinational Casualties
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Saudi Gazette Oct 11
Times of Oman Oct 08
Saudi Arabia : Attacks target facilities at Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport
timesofoman.com/article/177782-saudi-arabia-attacks-target-facilities-at-abha-international-airport-and-king-khalid-international-airport
Three Saudi citizens were killed and several others were injured in two separate attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ... Show more
Houthi attack on Saudi airport kills 12, over 300 wounded, authorities say: Fatal attacks on airport this week highlight air defence vulnerabilities
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Oman Observer Oct 08
September was hotter than usual across several parts of Oman, with average temperatures exceeding long-term levels by up to 1.4°C ... Show more
A passenger terminal at the international airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was attacked again on Sunday, one day after a deadly strike on the Riyadh airport ... Show more
Attack on Riyadh airport kills 12, over 300 wounded: Civil aviation authority: The attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and ...
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Attack on King Khalid International Airport leaves 12 killed, over 300 injured: The attack also caused property damage, the extent of which is currently being ...
khaleejtimes.com/world/gulf/saudi-arabia-attack-king-khalid-international-airport-october-10-2026
Three killed, 36 injured in attacks on Saudi airports: Three people were killed and 36 others injured in two attacks targeting airports in Riyadh and Abha ...
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The number of people injured was still being determined and authorities are assessing the damage, the Kingdom's General Authority of Civil Aviation ... Show more
Saudi Arabia suspends Riyadh airport operations after fresh attack; injuries reported
Saudi Arabia suspends Riyadh airport operations after fresh attack; injuries reported
Kuwait Times Oct 06
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said on Tuesday that King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jazan and Najran International ... Show more
vietnamnews.vn Oct 09
✈ Việt Nam's domestic aviation market is forecast to grow 13 per cent this year despite fuel price volatility, geopolitical tensions and global supply ... Show more
Air transport market forecast to grow 13% in 2026 despite fuel price volatility
Air transport market forecast to grow 13% in 2026 despite fuel price volatility
Kuwait Times Oct 07
Saudi civil aviation authorities on Wednesday reported three deaths and dozens of injuries in attacks on Abha and Riyadh's international ... Show more
Iran war latest: Saudi Arabia warns of 'red line' after Houthi drone downed near Makkah
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vietnamnews.vn Oct 01
✈ Việt Nam's airports handled nearly 102 million passengers in the first nine months of 2026, up 12% from a year earlier ... Show more
Việt Nam’s airports handle nearly 102 million passengers in first nine months
Việt Nam’s airports handle nearly 102 million passengers in first nine months
DGCA should be turned independent, with own money and hiring: Proposal before govt | India News
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🔴 The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) says investigation teams continue to coordinate with relevant entities to determine the causes and ... Show more
The UAE's civil aviation authority says it is investigating a 'security incident' on the Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight.
Costa Rica Pilot Faces Discipline After Aviation Safety Criticism: Costa Rican police pilot faces disciplinary proceedings after discussing weaknesses in the ...
ticotimes.net/2026/09/22/costa-rica-pilot-discipline-aviation-safety
Airlink calls off third flyover amid safety concerns: It was a bit like waiting for the principal to make a call on the naughty schoolkids ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-02-aviation-authority-says-airlink-withdrew-application-for-risky-flyover-redux-in-soweto/
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muscatdaily.com Sep 14
Low pressure to hit Oman from Monday: Low pressure to hit Oman from Monday
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EWN Sep 03
Airlink’s low fly-past could spell end of future aerial displays: aircraft association
ewn.co.za/2026/09/03/airlink-s-low-fly-past-could-spell-end-of-future-aerial-displays-aircraft-association
sabcnews.com Sep 02
BREAKING NEWS: The South African Civil Aviation Authority says it is investigating Airlink’s flypast over Cape Town Stadium ... Show more
sabcnews.com Sep 02
BREAKING NEWS | Airlink has withdrawn its application for a third fly-past for this weekend. The move comes as the South African Civil Aviation Authority ... Show more
A helicopter flying from Loisaba to Ewasonyiro crashed near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County, northern Kenya, on Wednesday morning ... Show more
Key FactsSix dead after helicopter crashes near Mt Ololokwe
Aug 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
- Air accident officials told the BBC that all six people aboard the helicopter died.
- The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority identified the aircraft as a Eurocopter EC130 B4, registration 5Y-GYM, travelling from Loisaiba to the Ewaso Nyiro river.
- A preliminary police report cited by Kenya’s The Star said seven tourists were aboard, but the figure and their nationalities were not confirmed by the aviation authority.
- Rescue teams searched near the crash site while the Ministry of Roads and Transport’s Air Accident Investigation Department led the investigation.
vietnamnews.vn Aug 17
✈️ The Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam will be coordinating with German aircraft incident investigation authority on the tailstrike incident affecting a ... Show more
Vietnamese aviation authorities coordinating with Germany in investigating tailstrike incident in Munich
Vietnamese aviation authorities coordinating with Germany in investigating tailstrike incident in Munich
Times of Oman Aug 15
117 companies benefit from Oman Civil Aviation Authority contracts: Oman Civil Aviation Authority: 117 companies benefit from local content contracts
timesofoman.com/article/175637-oman-civil-aviation-authority-117-companies-benefit-from-local-content-contracts
New Zealand Startup Targets Regional Cargo Feeder Aircraft Market: ACNZ is developing a composite, single‑engine AC‑2 cargo aircraft, aiming for rapid ...
aviationweek.com/business-aviation/aircraft-propulsion/new-zealand-startup-targets-regional-cargo-feeder-aircraft
Oman Observer Jul 24
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved Air Tanzania’s launch of direct scheduled flights between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Republic of ... Show more
arabtimes Jul 20
Iran Targets Bahrain's Air Navigation Systems; Flight Operations Unaffected: MANAMA, July 20: Bahrain's Civil Aviation Authority said Iran targeted the ...
arabtimesonline.com/news/iran-targets-bahrains-air-navigation-systems-flight-operations-unaffected/
PAA extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until Aug 23: The previous restriction was due to expire on July 24.
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Yemen's Civil Aviation Authority has informed airlines that all airports nationwide are now open to air traffic, Reuters reports.
Key FactsEscalation in Red Sea and Middle East Conflict
Jul 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Iran-backed Houthi forces attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, causing fires but no reported casualties.
- The U.S. military carried out a twelfth consecutive night of strikes on Iranian targets to regain control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Diplomatic efforts remain stalled as regional countries grow increasingly doubtful about de-escalation prospects.
- Military confrontations expanded to nearby states, with Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain intercepting missiles and hostile drones.
"The price will continue to get higher every single night until they come to their senses," Rubio told reporters while traveling in the Philippines for a regional summit.— Marco Rubio, speaking to reporters in the Philippines during a regional summit
Former MOM permanent secretary Ng Chee Khern to become CAAS chairman from Aug 1: Former permanent secretary for manpower Ng Chee Khern will take over as chairman ...
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muscatdaily.com Jul 16
Oman records extreme heat with temperatures soaring near 50°C: Civil Aviation Authority has reported extreme heat across the Sultanate, with temperatures soaring ...
muscatdaily.com/2026/07/16/oman-records-extreme-heat-with-temperatures-soaring-near-50c/
muscatdaily.com Jul 14
Civil Aviation Authority issued a weather alert regarding the formation of fog and low clouds expected between July 15 and 17 ... Show more
muscatdaily.com Jul 14
Oman braces for dust and reduced visibility starting Wednesday: Civil Aviation Authority has issued a weather warning regarding active surface winds expected to ...
muscatdaily.com/2026/07/14/oman-braces-for-dust-and-reduced-visibility-starting-wednesday/
muscatdaily.com Jul 11
Civil Aviation Authority has released a formal weather advisory as moderate to active south-westerly winds impact most of the Sultanate ... Show more
muscatdaily.com Jul 09
Temperatures to hit 45°C from July 9 to 11: Civil Aviation Authority has reported temperature of 41°C recorded at the Muscat station during the early hours of ...
muscatdaily.com/2026/07/09/temperatures-to-hit-45c-from-july-9-to-11/
Keep Talking Greece Jul 06
Flight delays in Greece's airports trouble passengers and airlines: Flight delays in Greece's airports trouble passengers and airlines again in summer 2026 ...
keeptalkinggreece.com/2026/07/06/greece-flight-delays-airports-summer-2026/
Times of Oman Jul 09
DroneX summer technology programme to train Omani school students in robotics: Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in partnership with WingTech ...
timesofoman.com/article/174176-dronex-summer-technology-programme-to-train-omani-school-students-in-robotics
Search underway after Boeing 737 cargo plane goes missing off Pakistan coast - National | Globalnews.ca
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Key FactsIntensive Search Underway for Missing Cargo Plane Karachi
Jul 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
- A K2 Airways cargo plane lost radar contact following a navigation system failure and rapid descent near Karachi.
- Pakistan's navy, air force, and civil authorities have mobilized ships and aircraft for search and rescue operations.
- The Boeing 737 was manufactured in 1999 and converted from passenger to cargo use in 2012.
- The incident's cause remains unknown, with experts noting that typical engine failures would not cause such a sudden plunge.
deep sorrow, grief and regret— Expressed by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over the crash involving a private cargo aircraft operated by K2 Airways; he offered condolences to the families of the five crew members
Hundreds of Ryanair and easyJet flights 'hit by Met Office failure': The National Air Traffic Services (NATS) said a Met Office technical issue meant it was not ...
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Saudi Airlines mum over N6m NCAA sanction: Saudi Airlines remains silent after the NCAA imposed a N6m sanction for consumer protection violations ...
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muscatdaily.com Jun 29
Oman Air has announced plans to resume air traffic at Khasab Airport once all technical and operational requirements are satisfied ... Show more
Can we ever overcome delayed or cancelled flights in Nigeria?: Explore the persistent issue of flight delays and cancellations in Nigeria, understanding their ...
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Oman Observer Jun 28
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued its weekly weather bulletin, forecasting Khareef activity in Dhofar Governorate and cloud development over the Al ... Show more
muscatdaily.com Jun 28
Jabal Shams has experienced a refreshing dip in temperature, recording a low of 13.9°C over the past 24 hours. This cooling trend across the region is largely ... Show more
Kuwait Times Jun 04
Kuwait's Civil Aviation Authority released CCTV footage showing the first moments following the brutal Iranian drone attack on Terminal 1 (T1) at Kuwait ... Show more
Key FactsRenewed US-Iran Clashes Threaten Gulf Stability
Jun 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: saudigazette.com.sa
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: saudigazette.com.sa
- The US struck an Iranian military ground station on Qeshm Island following Iranian missile attacks on US facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain.
- Iran responded to a US assault on a communications tower with missile and drone attacks targeting the US Fifth Fleet and regional airbases.
- Hostilities escalated after the US attacked a tanker violating the blockade near Iran’s Kharg Island port.
- Despite these incidents, the April ceasefire remains officially in place as diplomatic talks continue toward a political resolution.
any further aggression would be met with a different and more severe response.— Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) statement
Kuwait Times Jun 11
An Iranian drone attack has targeted the radar system at Kuwait International Airport Thursday morning, Kuwait’s Civil Aviation Authority said in a new protest ... Show more
🔴 BREAKING: Kuwait resumes limited operations for Gulf, Arab and foreign airlines through terminal 4 at the Kuwait International Airport ... Show more
Kuwait Times Jun 06
Kuwait resumed air traffic operations from 6:15 a.m. on Saturday after authorities confirmed the situation had stabilised and any immediate threat had passed ... Show more
arabtimes Jun 11
Kuwait Temporarily Closes Airspace, Diverts Flights as Precautionary Measure: KUWAIT CITY, Jun 11: The Directorate General Authority of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ...
arabtimesonline.com/news/kuwait-temporarily-closes-airspace-diverts-flights-as-precautionary-measure/
LIVE UPDATES | Kuwait releases footage of Iranian attack on airport
Kuwait's Civil Aviation Authority released footage showing Wednesday's Iranian ... Show more
Hezbollah noncommittal to Lebanon-Israel ceasefire after US breakthrough
Hezbollah noncommittal to Lebanon-Israel ceasefire after US breakthrough
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Video: Kuwait releases footage of Iranian attack on airport that killed 1, injured 63
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Watch: Kuwait releases footage of Iranian attack on airport that killed 1, injured 63
Watch: Kuwait releases footage of Iranian attack on airport that killed 1, injured 63
Oman Observer May 31
Oman is witnessing one of its harshest early summer heat spells, with temperatures in several parts of the country soaring close to the 50°C mark ... Show more
Kuwait Times Jun 11
Kuwait’s civil aviation authority said on Thursday that air traffic in the country’s airspace had returned to normal after the circumstances that prompted ... Show more
Oman Observer Jun 01
The Sultanate of Oman is experiencing early summer heatwave, with temperatures climbing perilously close to the 50°C mark across several governorates ... Show more
Kuwait Times Jun 03
Kuwait Airways flights have resumed at Kuwait International Airport Terminal 4 (T4) only, the Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority said on Wednesday ... Show more
muscatdaily.com Jun 04
Mahout records extreme temperature of 50.4°C: Civil Aviation Authority has released the latest temperature data for Oman, showing widespread extreme heat across ...
muscatdaily.com/2026/06/04/mahout-records-extreme-temperature-of-50-4c/
🔴 BREAKING: Syria suspends operational activities at Damascus international airport till 23:00 local time, according to the civil aviation authority.