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Saudi Arabia

Israel says pilot tried to crash flydubai plane during cockpit fight

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Europe News

UK flights disrupted after second air traffic control glitch in month

Irish budget carrier Ryanair has called on NATS CEO Martin Rolfe to resign following the latest issue, which has impacted flights across the UK and Ireland.

Saudi Arabia

Flames and smoke spotted at Riyadh's King Khalid airport

Yemen’s Houthis claimed strikes on Riyadh and Yanbu after Saudi Arabia issued alerts over a “hostile aerial threat”. Black smoke was seen at Riyadh airport, but authorities reported no casualties or damage.

Europe News

Operations resume at Luxembourg airport after drones halt flights

The airport has warned of knock-on delays and disruption as airlines work to restore regular flight schedules.

Travel News

Istanbul Airport overtakes London Heathrow as world’s most connected

Of the top 50 most connected airports in the world, 12 are located in Europe.

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Robot valet parking at Gatwick Airport promises safer, easier long‑stay car storage

London Gatwick Airport is testing car-parking robots, offering secure, automated long-stay parking for most vehicles at a small extra cost.

Angola

Turkish Airlines drops Luanda as Angola's new airport struggles

The Istanbul carrier permanently axed Luanda, along with four other African routes, becoming the latest international airline to exit the Angolan capital since its new airport opened in 2023. The facility was built for 15 million annual passengers but handled fewer than 800,000 in 2025.

Culture news

Unanimous vote for Nashville Airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton

“At a place where Tennessee welcomes the world, it is fitting that Nashville International Airport would bear the name of our state’s favourite daughter."

Travel News

Qatar Airways passenger numbers recover as carrier expands routes

During a tour of Doha’s Hamad International Airport, Qatar Airways’ CEO and management discussed the airline’s recovery from regional disruption while preparing for the winter season, new aircraft and next generation of Qsuites.

Russia

'The days of safety are over': Russian airports face record closures

Ukraine's drone campaign forced an average of 32 airport closures a day across 32 Russian airports including Moscow and St Petersburg, with summer totals already exceeding all of 2025, as Zelenskyy warned airlines and insurers that "the days of safety in Russia's skies are over."

Travel News

The best airports in the world ranked – and number one is in Europe

Spain’s Barcelona-El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport and Germany’s Düsseldorf Airport were named the best airports in the world.

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Passengers stranded as UK air traffic control outage disrupts flights

Hundreds of UK flights are delayed or cancelled after a national air traffic control system failure, with Heathrow and other major airports heavily disrupted.

Europe News

UK airports face more disruption after air traffic control glitch

The National Air Traffic Services (NATS) said late on Tuesday it was still working to resolve disruption following a "system issue."

Travel News

EU under industry pressure over ‘shambolic’ EES rollout

The EU’s Entry/Exit System is facing fresh pressure after emergency measures designed to prevent border chaos expired, with major travel companies warning that passengers could once again face lengthy queues and missed flights.

Travel News

Brussels Airport reconnects to Europe’s high-speed rail network

Belgium’s largest airport is back on Europe’s high-speed rail map after more than a decade, with a new Deutsche Bahn service connecting Brussels Airport with Cologne and Antwerp.

Indonesia

Flights resume in Indonesia after volcanic eruption forced suspension

Indonesia has more than 120 active volcanoes and frequently experiences eruptions due to its location along the Pacific "Ring of Fire," the ring of seismic faults around the Pacific Ocean where most global seismic activity occurs.

Indonesia

Indonesia keeps several airports shut but volcanic eruption is easing

Indonesia has more than 120 active volcanoes and frequently experiences eruptions due to its location along the Pacific “Ring of Fire.”