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
Helicopter   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus  
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Airbus Helicopters expands H140 prototype fleet as cold-weather tests begin and US hot-and-high campaign set for later 2026

By FlightGlobal: Airbus Helicopters continues to accelerate testing of its new H140 following the light-twin's launch in March last year, with cold weather trials now under way and a hot-and-high campaign set to kick off in the USA later this year.

2026-02-18T06:54:48.166933-08:00
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