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ISRAEL: MOT Restricts Flight Crew Members from 27 Countries from Operating Flights to Israel

JERUSALEM, Israel Transportation Ministry issued tightened rules for foreign airlines flying to Israel. Rules bar crew members holding citizenship in countries without formal diplomatic relations from operating or traveling on Israel-bound flights.

YEMEN: Houthis Warn Airlines Against Using Saudi Airspace

SANA, Yemen Houthi media reported that the Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center issued a warning on Monday to airlines operating in Saudi airspace. The center cited ongoing Saudi aviation operations against Yemen and stated Saudi skies are unsafe for civil aviation.

ISRAEL: flydubai Suspends Flights to Tel Aviv

TEL AVIV, Israel * flydubai has suspended all flights to and from Israel following the incident on flight FZ 1073 on 30 September. * The Emirati carrier said it is acting in coordination with relevant authorities while the investigation continues. * An altercation occurred in the flight deck of FZ 1073 on the

SAUDI ARABIA: Issues Jeddah FIR Conflict Zone Advisory, Extends Others

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia * The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) for Jeddah FIR after increased Houthi attacks. * EASA stated it will continue monitoring risk levels for airlines in Saudi Arabia. * EASA noted Saudi Arabia manages its airspace effectively yet remains vulnerable to

FRANCE: French Court Convicts Swift Air Of Manslaughter After Plane Crash In Mali

PARIS, France * Paris criminal court convicted Spanish carrier Swift Air of corporate manslaughter. * Conviction follows 2014 crash of Air Algerie MD-83 flight AH5017 that killed all 116 on board in northern Mali. * Swift Air operated the flight under wet-lease for Air Algerie. * Court imposed maximum French fine of

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