ATC   Middle East   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
AINonline • Charles Alcock

Operators warned to brace for flight disruptions as intelligence flags imminent attacks on Iran

Dyami Security Intelligence warned clients that attacks on Iran appear imminent, prompting airlines and operators to prepare for potential flight disruptions across the region. The advisory signals possible rapid route suspensions, re‑routings and heightened safety measures for carriers serving Gulf and nearby airspace.

2026-02-18T05:50:06.067375-08:00
Middle East   PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines  
airlinergs.com • Eddie Saunders

Riyadh Air opens Hafawa premium lounge at King Khalid International ahead of commercial launch

By airlinergs.com: Riyadh Air has launched the Hafawa Lounge, its first premium airport lounge at King Khalid International Airport.

2026-02-18T02:51:19.953350-08:00
Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Workforce & Skills Development   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

FAA to study competency-based pilot training as Boeing and ICAO press for wider adoption

By FlightGlobal: The Federal Aviation Administration intends to further evaluate competency-based training and assessment this year, but remains reluctant to fully endorse the model despite widespread international adoption and advocacy from Boeing and ICAO.

2026-02-18T00:53:30.432456-08:00