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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Riyadh Air shifts operations from King Khalid International to Al-Qassim

Riyadh Air has moved its operations from King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital to Al-Qassim International Airport. The shift relocates the airline’s operational base away from Riyadh, although the available information does not specify the reasons for the move or its effect on services.

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2026-10-25T04:34:35.458599-07:00

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Bloomberg • Dana Khraiche

Saudi Arabia Suggests Riyadh Airport May Reopen on Sunday

By Bloomberg: Saudi Arabia’s main airport was gearing up to reopen as early as Sunday after operations had been disrupted by a spate of attacks by Houthi rebels.

Bloomberg

Riyadh Airport Resumes Flights as Saudis Fight Houthi Missiles

Times of India

‘Will never be safe’: Houthis warn as Riyadh airport resumes flights

Also: ANI News Agency, CNA and 4 more

12 Sources

2026-10-24T17:04:46.204407-07:00

Saudi Arabia Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines

Wall Street Journal • Benjamin Katz, Stephen Kalin

The Saudi Airline That Launched Right in the Middle of a War

By Wall Street Journal: Violence aimed at civilian aviation has roiled a company that hoped to be a key part of the kingdom’s long-term economic ambitions.

1 Source

2026-10-24T19:49:17.120909-07:00

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Politico • Oriana Pawlyk

The Trump administration once hailed aviation workers as 'great professionals.' That’s changed.

By Politico: TSA workers had their chairs taken away. Air traffic controllers spent months fighting for a promised pay raise. What happened?.

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2026-10-24T11:50:37.998422-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Aftermarket showing ‘solid trend’ even as shop visits plateau: Safran chief

By FlightGlobal: Olivier Andries highlights low aircraft retirement rate and high workscope. Although French aerospace firm Safran believes aftermarket activity will remain strong, as airlines hold on to capacity, despite engine shop visits reaching a plateau.

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2026-10-24T11:04:46.991068-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Cargolux inspects undercarriage of 747-8F fleet after parked jet suffers collapse

By FlightGlobal: Accident affected wing main landing-gear on left side of freighter. Freight operator Cargolux is inspecting its Boeing 747-8F fleet after a landing-gear collapse involving a parked aircraft at Luxembourg.

Dj's Aviation

Boeing 747-8F Grounded in Europe after Gear Collapses

airwaysmag.com

Cargolux Adds 747-8F Checks After Landing Gear Collapse

5 Sources

2026-10-24T07:04:51.040494-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

The Department of Transportation Has Slapped Two More Foreign Airlines With Big Fines For Flying in Banned Airspace

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have been fined a combined $425,000 for flying through Iraqi airspace at an altitude that is prohibited by U.S.

View from the Wing

U.S. Fines Air France And KLM $425,000 For Flights Over Iraq—They Say Pilots Were Just Following Orders

FL360aero

U.S. Fines Air France and KLM $425,000 Over Flights in Restricted Iraqi Airspace

Also: Aviation A2Z, Simple Flying, Aero-News and theaviationhub.co.uk

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2026-10-24T01:34:20.743951-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Riyadh Air is No Longer Based in Riyadh: Airline Relocates to Airport 400 km North to Keep Limited Flights Operating

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Saudi Arabia’s new multi-billion-dollar airline, Riyadh Air, is no longer operating out of the city which it is named after, with the carrier moving some of its state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners 400 km northwest to the city of Al Qassim, so that it can restart some flights to key destinations.

One Mile at a Time

Riyadh Air Moves Flights To Al Qassim Airport, A 4.5-Hour Bus Ride From Riyadh

ANI News Agency

Air India suspends flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam till Nov 7 amid tensions

Also: India Defense News and newsable.asianetnews.com

5 Sources

2026-10-24T04:50:37.744040-07:00

Riyadh Air shifts operations from King Khalid International to Al-Qassim

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The Department of Transportation Has Slapped Two More Foreign Airlines With Big Fines For Flying in Banned Airspace

U.S. Fines Air France And KLM $425,000 For Flights Over Iraq—They Say Pilots Were Just Following Orders

U.S. Fines Air France and KLM $425,000 Over Flights in Restricted Iraqi Airspace

Riyadh Air is No Longer Based in Riyadh: Airline Relocates to Airport 400 km North to Keep Limited Flights Operating

Riyadh Air Moves Flights To Al Qassim Airport, A 4.5-Hour Bus Ride From Riyadh

Air India suspends flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam till Nov 7 amid tensions

Riyadh Air moves operations away from Saudi capital to Al Qassim Airport

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Cargolux inspects undercarriage of 747-8F fleet after parked jet suffers collapse

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