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SAUDI ARABIA: Saudia Group Preparing to Issue Fleet RFP Covering 2030 and Beyond

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia Saudia Group is in the process of finalizing the parameters of an RFP for its long term fleet requirements covering the years 2030 to 2040. Sanjiv Kapoor, the acting CEO of flyadeal and Executive Vice President for Strategy at Saudia Group, told Al Arabiya the tender will

SAUDI ARABIA: Jazan, Najran Airports Come Under Houthi Attack

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) reported that two attacks struck King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jazan and Najran International Airport on Monday evening. Emergency teams and authorities activated response procedures at both sites.

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.

SAUDI ARABIA: Flynas and Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Sign MOU for Domestic Umrah Services

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia * Flynas and the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah signed a memorandum of understanding on services for domestic Umrah pilgrims during the launch of the fourth edition of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum in Jeddah. * The signing was attended by Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq

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

SAUDI ARABIA: Swissport, Riyadh Air To Launch Kingdom’s First Load Control Centre

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia * Swissport and Riyadh Air signed a long-term partnership to open the Kingdom’s first Centralized Load Control centre in Riyadh. * The centre will handle load planning, weight and balance calculations and load documentation for all Riyadh Air flights. * Operations start within eight months and will support

SAUDI ARABIA: flydubai Dubai-Tel Aviv Flight Lands in Saudi Arabia After Cockpit Altercation

TABUK, Saudi Arabia * flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv with 174 passengers including 27 children landed in Tabuk after cockpit altercation. * Omani co-pilot suspected of attempting to crash aircraft during struggle. * Co-pilot stabbed and subdued by other pilot with assistance from Israeli passengers. * Aircraft squawked 7700

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

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