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New Saudi luxury airline forced to cancel, redivert flights under Houthi attacks - report

Riyadh Air staff started volunteering at hospitals where victims of the airport strikes were treated as flights were canceled and redirected, and the airline moved its expensive assets from Riyadh.

A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft of Saudi airline Riyadh Air is pictured on the tarmac at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on June 7, 2026.
Flames burn at a facility belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco south of Riyadh on October 3, 2026.

Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Saudi Ras Tanura refinery, no Saudi confirmation

Houthi military release drone footage of drone strikes on vehicles and troops on the south coast highway, near Al Bahiya, Lahij Governorate, Yemen in this screengrab obtained from a handout video released on October 5, 2026.

Houthi attacks ground nearly 90% of Riyadh flights, forcing cancellations, paralyzing nation

Flames burn at a facility belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco south of Riyadh on October 3, 2026.

Saudi Aramco tells staff to evacuate Dhahran as clashes with Yemen's Houthis continue


Germany says Russia responsible for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany did not view Leipzig as an isolated incident, saying that "It fits into a broader pattern of Russian hybrid operations in Europe."

A video grab taken from footage by News5 from August 5, 2026 shows emergency services, police and firefighers deployed at German airport Leipzig-Halle in Schkeuditz, eastern Germany, after a drone was spotted nearby.

Drunk pilot arrested in Hungary after stealing plane, flying towards nuclear plant, crash-landing

The plant in question experienced an accident in 2003 involving the cleaning of fuel assemblies in the storage pool near the reactor.

A Hungarian Cessna 172 crashed in a field after being stolen by a drunk pilot, August 29, 2026.

Storm, rough seas kill one, injure two in Cyprus as Israel prepares for unusual summer storm

According to the Cyprus Meteorological Department, the weather had reached almost all of Cyprus, and waterspouts were already recorded at sea off Larnaca, raising concerns over possible tornadoes.

A man and a woman walk along a street during a storm in Nicosia on August 29, 2026

Tennessee intends to name Nashville airport after Dolly Parton, Governor says

The decision comes after a social media campaign by fans to change the airport's name to honor Parton after her death. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee spoke with Parton's team about the move this week.

Dolly Parton attends the opening of Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum's new exhibit 'Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker' at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on May 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Haifa Airport proves reliable while Ben-Gurion navigates chaos, but growth limits remain

"Haifa Airport is experiencing significant momentum, with an impressive increase in the number of passengers and flights and the expansion of flight options for residents of the north," said the IAA.

Haifa Airport.

Ben-Gurion management knew about employee shortages before crisis, IAA union rep. says

At the beginning of the discussion, Yael Ayalon, editor of Where’s the Money, addressed how the disruptions began and the Histadrut labor federation’s involvement.

Passengers scramble at Ben-Gurion Airport after a staff strike halted Israeli air travel, August 20, 2026

Third drone, suspected explosive substance found at German Leipzig/Halle airport

The drone was found on August 14, 10 days after the incident, to the west of the airport, where investigators also discovered about 50 grams of a substance they suspected to be a military explosive.

The empennages of a DHL cargo plane and Ukrainian Antonov cargo planes at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Schkeuditz, Germany, August 5, 2026

Ben-Gurion Airport train station faces delays due to 'localized fault,' Israel Railways says

The incident comes as the airport continues to face flight delays caused by a strike led by Israel Airports Authority (IAA) workers’ union on Thursday.

Passengers seen at the Ben-Gurion Airport train station, August 17, 2025

Israir receives FAA operational approval, expects to start selling tickets to US 'soon'

Israir already has approval from the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation, and it expects to start selling tickets to New York for October flights.

An Israir Airlines plane takes off from Ben Gurion International Airport, outside Tel Aviv, August 4, 2026.

'Father-daughter duo': Arkia announces first female captain in airline's history

Adar Madutzky became the first female captain in the airline's history, and she is also the daughter of Arkia's Embraer fleet captain, Tal Madutzky.

From right to left: Tal Madutzky, Arkia Captain; Adar Madutzky, Arkia Captain; and Noam Adar, Arkia Fleet Manager.