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EGYPT: EgyptAir Passes TSA Security Audits For US Flights

CAIRO, Egypt * EgyptAir passed US Transportation Security Administration audits at Cairo International Airport and on its operations for flights to the United States. * Audits took place 20-24 September 2026 over three days. * Reviews covered flights to New York, Washington, New Jersey, Chicago, and Los Angeles. * Audits examined cargo and

SUDAN: Sudan Airports Company Limited owed over SDG 50 trillion - report

KHARTOUM, Sudan * Sudan Airports Company Limited faces major financial pressure as aviation sector shifts from war impact management to airport rehabilitation and full operations return. * Airline debts to the state-owned company "exceed" SDG 50 trillion Sudanese pounds (~USD 6–7 billion at parallel blackmarket rate), unsourced; official-

YEMEN: Yemenia To Launch Online Booking In October 2026

ADEN, Yemen * Yemenia is preparing to launch electronic booking service via the internet during October. * Spokesman Hatem Al-Shaabi told Saba news agency the service aims to facilitate flight reservations and ticket issuance. * Payments will be accepted via Visa and Mastercard through the Geidea electronic payment gateway. Sources: * Nabd * Yemenia

SAUDI ARABIA: Jeddah Airport’s Terminal 4 Begins Phased Operations, Adding 15m Passenger Capacity

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia * JEddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) began phased operations at Terminal 4, the redeveloped former South Terminal. * Terminal 4 adds annual capacity for up to 15 million passengers. * A transition plan relocates foreign airlines from the North Terminal and selected carriers from Terminal 1 and

SYRIA: FlyDar Aviation Awarded AOC; Preps For Launch

DAMASCUS, Syria * Syrian Civil Aviation Authority awarded FlyDar Aviation its Air Operator's Certificate. * FlyDar becomes the first carrier certified in the post-Assad period. * The start-up holds one 737-500, (MSN 28996 ¦ YK-SYR), currently operated by Syrianair. * Chairman Captain Mohsen Yahya Al-Salal said operational preparations

SOUTH SUDAN: Kiir Replaces Head Of Civil Aviation Authority, Transport Minister

JUBA, South Sudan * President Salva Kiir Mayardit has removed Dr. Ayiei Garang Deng as Director General of the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority and appointed Mosety Kat Monyngok in his place. * Kiir dissolved the transitional government and appointed a caretaker administration ahead of South Sudan's December 22 general

EGYPT: EgyptAir In Talks with Lessors for More Widebodies; To Issue RFP

CAIRO, Egypt * EgyptAir Holding Company Chairman Ahmed Adel said the carrier will receive four new aircraft by year-end: three Boeing 737 MAX 8s and one Airbus A350. * EgyptAir is negotiating with lessor AerCap for additional widebody aircraft on lease. * During the recently ended second Alamein International Aviaton and Space

Airbus: No Gulf Carriers Have Sought Order Deferrals

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates * Airbus executives said UAE and Middle East carriers requested neither deferrals of plane orders nor delayed payments despite higher costs from the US-Iran war. * Airbus Africa and Middle East president Gabriel Semelas said no regional airline requested delivery or payment delays in 2026 and instead

IRAQ: Private Groundhandlers Halt Iranian Airline Services

BAGHDAD, Iraq * Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation Authority bear no responsibility for non-reception of Iranian aircraft. * Civil Aviation Authority grants approvals on reciprocity basis with Iran under international aviation laws. * Private non-governmental ground handling companies refused post-landing and pre-takeoff services to Iranian airlines over US

IRAN: Major General Rezaei Warns Neighbours About Embracing U.S. Aviation-related Sanctions

* Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Major General Rezaei warned neighboring countries not to join US aviation sanctions against Iran or face reciprocal flight bans. He added: "If this happens, we will prevent the flights of aircraft from neighboring countries that are partners of the United States."

TUNISIA: Nouvelair Looks to Retire A320ceo Fleet by 2030

MONASTIR, Tunisia * Nouvelair plans to operate 25 aircraft by 2034 and a 100% A320neo fleet by 2030. * The expansion supports network growth to additional European and Mediterranean destinations. * Nouvelair operates 16 A320-200s averaging 17.5 years old and three A320neo. All 19 aircraft are leased. * Nouvelair operates scheduled flights

SAUDI ARABIA: US DOT Finalises Riyadh Air's Exemption, FACP

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia * US Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded Aviation Services Company d/b/a Riyadh Air a foreign air carrier permit and exemption authority subject to conditions. * In May, Riyadh Air requested the permits for scheduled and charter flights covering passengers, cargo, and mail from points behind Saudi

SUDAN: Sudan Airways Is Planning to Establish a Specialized Training Academy

KHARTOUM, Sudan * Sudan Airways plans to establish the Sudanair Academy for Aviation Sciences in cooperation with higher education institutions to localize specialized aviation training inside Sudan and qualify national cadres. * Capt. Mazen Al-Awad, Sudan Airways General Manager, made the announcement during a meeting at the airline's Khartoum

SYRIA: Syrianair Plans To Expand Its Fleet To 10 Aircraft By The End Of The Year

DAMASCUS, Syria * Anwar Akkad, CEO of the Syrian Aviation Holding Company, said the company is expanding its fleet to meet rising air transport demand from the Syrian community abroad. * Akkad stated the company added two leased aircraft to service and expects three or four more to join. The state-owned