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EGYPT: MP Proposes Study to Convert Kom Oshim Military Base to Civilian Use

CAIRO, Egypt: MP Bassam Al-Sawaf of the Egyptian Democratic Social Party submitted a proposal to the government on a study into converting and developing Kom Oshim airbase into a civilian airfield.

KUWAIT: Three Bids For Kuwait Airport T2 Terminal Management Contract

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait: The Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT) opened three bids on Thursday, 15 October, for the operating, managing and improving training services, maintenance and development of new passenger terminal T2 at Kuwait International Airport.

SAUDI ARABIA: Riyadh Airport Reopens but Not to Scheduled Traffic

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH/OERK) has reopened but not to scheduled traffic.

LEBANON: Government devises Beirut Airport Corrective Plan After ICAO Report

BEIRUT, Lebanon: The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has found Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY/OLBA) lacks valid certification among other shortcomings, all of which must be addressed if Lebanon is to secure its IASA certification.

YEMEN: Houthis Hit Aden Airport With Missile Attack

ADEN, Yemen: Yemenia flight IY 612 escaped damage at Aden International Airport when two Houthi missiles struck the airport grounds on Friday evening. Aden Security Department reported no casualties.

INDIA: Emirates May Fly from Navi Mumbai Airport Only If India Grants Additional Traffic Rights

MUMBAI, India: Emirates will consider operating flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport only if it secures additional traffic rights and seat entitlements under India’s bilateral air service agreements. Existing bilateral rights do not automatically extend to the new facility.

ALGERIA: Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport to become 24-hour facility

BORDJ BADJI MOKHTAR, Algeria: Algerian air navigation services (ENNA) Director General Mounir Charouati met the Governor of Bordj Badji Mokhtar Province on October 6, 2026. Among the decisions taken is to turn the Saharan airfield into a 24-hour facility,

IRAQ: Minister Of Transport Discusses Nasiriyah Airport Completion With Dhi Qar Governor

NASIRIYAH, Iraq: Minister of Transport Wahab Al-Hassani met head of Dhi Qar Provincial Council Azza Al-Nashi on Tuesday to discuss Nasiriyah International Airport's completion.

KUWAIT: T1 Airport Terminal to Resume Operations in November

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah confirmed that Kuwait International Airport T1 terminal will resume operations in November. The resumption precedes Kuwait hosting the Saudi Football Super Cup.

LIBYA: Sirte Gulf International Airport Limited To Domestic Flights Only

TRIPOLI, Libya: Sirte Gulf International Airport (HLGS) is restricted to domestic flights only from October 12, 2026 to October 26, 2026.

MOROCCO: ONDA Flights Three Major Tenders for New Casablanca Pax Terminal

RABAT, Morocco National Airports Office (ONDA) launched three tenders with a combined estimated value of MAD 505.3 million Moroccan dirhams. The tenders cover aircraft boarding bridges, a road interchange and construction quality-control services for the new terminal at Mohammed V International Airp

IRAQ: Iraqi PM Eyes Foreign Firm to Manage Mosul Airport

ERBIL, Iraq Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi invited international companies specializing in airport management and operations to invest in Mosul International Airport. The government seeks to expand aviation services in Nineveh province.

YEMEN: Houthis Renew Warning to Airlines Against Using Saudi Airports Except Jeddah and Medina

SANAA, Yemen: The Houthis have repeated their warning to airlines, experts, employees, workers and passengers against using Saudi airports and airspace. Saudi airports remain vulnerable to targeting and form an operational theater for their forces, except Jeddah and Medina airports.