The War Zone
• Ian Ellis-Jones
New satellite imagery indicates construction has continued at Iran’s Eagle 44 airbase despite the war, while wreckage from strikes has been cleared. The site includes underground hangars and taxiway tunnels, underscoring the importance of assessing damage and activity at concealed military aviation infrastructure.
ch-aviation
Middle East
Latest source-backed stories
New satellite imagery indicates construction has continued at Iran’s Eagle 44 airbase despite the war, while wreckage from strikes has been cleared. The site includes underground hangars and taxiway tunnels, underscoring the importance of assessing damage and activity at concealed military aviation infrastructure.
Air Arabia chief Adel Ali says the airline is not overly concerned about a new Saudi competitor, despite attacks on its base airport. He identifies fuel costs, rather than operational threats, as the greater concern for the carrier.
Turkey’s defense ministry says it is awaiting a sale contract and draft training program from Qatar for a planned purchase of Eurofighter Typhoon jets. The first phase is reported to involve 12 aircraft, which would supplement Turkey’s planned acquisition of new-build fighters.
Oman’s SalamAir has resumed flights to Iran, restoring service between the two markets. The available report does not specify which Iranian destinations are served, when flights restarted or how frequently they operate, leaving the scale of the airline’s renewed service unclear.
Dubai Airports chief Paul Griffiths says passenger levels at Dubai International have bounced back after disruption linked to the Iran conflict. The update points to a recovery in traffic at a major regional hub, though the articles provide no figures or timeline for the rebound.
High activity
Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority said two people were killed in a targeted attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, revising an earlier toll of one. Eight people were injured and the airport sustained material damage, according to reports citing authorities.
The head of the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association says the region remains open for business, even as regulators flag risks in the Gulf. MEBAA is forecasting a record show in Dubai, putting the event’s expected turnout against a backdrop of regional concern.
The International Civil Aviation Organization found Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport lacks valid certification, according to a report summary seen by Reuters. The finding sets back US President Donald Trump’s plan to revive direct flights between the United States and Lebanon.
Create a free account to see more recent Middle East stories and keep bookmarks in one place.
