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Delta plans nonstop Riyadh service from Oct. 23 despite Middle East tensions

Delta Air Lines plans to launch nonstop flights to Riyadh on Oct. 23, moving ahead while many international carriers have abandoned or delayed plans to resume service in the region. The decision highlights the operational and commercial uncertainty surrounding international connectivity amid continuing U.S.-Iran tensions.

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Delta plans nonstop Riyadh service from Oct. 23 despite Middle East tensions

Delta Air Lines plans to launch nonstop flights to Riyadh on Oct. 23, moving ahead while many international carriers have abandoned or delayed plans to resume service in the region. The decision highlights the operational and commercial uncertainty surrounding international connectivity amid continuing U.S.-Iran tensions.

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North Korean missile unit deploys to western Russia with up to 120 ballistic missiles, Reuters reports

A North Korean unit is deploying to western Russia and could operate as many as 120 ballistic missiles for strikes against Ukraine, Reuters reported. The reported deployment would further integrate North Korean missile capabilities into Russia’s war effort and broaden the conflict’s international military dimension.

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Iran conflict pushes airline fuel costs sharply higher, pressuring Turkish and LATAM results while El Al profits and buys two 78

Turkish Airlines and LATAM Airlines absorbed fuel-cost increases of roughly 93% or more in the second quarter, with Turkish slipping to an operating loss despite stronger cargo revenue. El Al, meanwhile, doubled quarterly profit and purchased two leased 787-9s as conflict-related capacity constraints strengthened its position.

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Airlines report divergent first-half results as fuel costs pressure margins

Cathay Pacific posted its strongest first-half performance since 2010, with passenger and cargo growth offsetting higher fuel costs, while Lufthansa’s operating profit fell to €383 million and Air Astana slipped into a small loss. Carriers remain cautious as Middle East-related fuel price pressures persist.

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Lockheed Martin pursues North American scandium and germanium supplies to reduce China dependence

Lockheed Martin is negotiating potential supplies of scandium and germanium from North American producers, including NioCorp, Teck Resources and 5N Plus, as pressure builds to strengthen U.S. defense-material supply chains. NioCorp’s preliminary agreement could cover up to 15 metric tons of scandium oxide annually for 10 years.

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