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• Paul Ash
Saudi carriers have repositioned aircraft from Riyadh after strikes on the airport damaged six planes and raised security concerns. The evacuation reportedly involves up to $4 billion in aircraft, including Riyadh Air Boeing 787s; the airline has moved nearly all of its long-haul fleet away from its hub, leaving one widebody there.
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Saudi carriers have repositioned aircraft from Riyadh after strikes on the airport damaged six planes and raised security concerns. The evacuation reportedly involves up to $4 billion in aircraft, including Riyadh Air Boeing 787s; the airline has moved nearly all of its long-haul fleet away from its hub, leaving one widebody there.
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Deadly Houthi missile and drone attacks targeted airports in Riyadh and Abha, killing people and damaging Saudi Arabia’s aviation security posture. Airlines moved to evacuate aircraft worth as much as $4 billion from Riyadh, while Saudi authorities opened an investigation into how air defenses failed to intercept the barrage.
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Riyadh Air has evacuated its brand-new Boeing 787 Dreamliners from Riyadh over fears of Houthi missile attacks, according to the article. The report also says one aircraft belonging to Saudia has already been destroyed, underscoring the potential exposure of airline assets amid regional hostilities.
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The FAA told US airlines to exercise caution when flying to or over Saudi Arabia, citing threats associated with ongoing military activity and interference with navigation systems. The advisory highlights operational risks for carriers serving or transiting the kingdom, though the report provides no further details on specific routes or restrictions.
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Saudi Arabia said a ballistic missile attack on King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured 309, prompting a temporary suspension of operations. The strike was the third reported attack on the airport that week and the deadliest incident in an escalating Houthi campaign against the kingdom, amid a wider regional conflict.
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Iran-backed Houthi militants are targeting Saudi Arabia’s air connections, rattling travelers and threatening a sector that links the kingdom to the rest of the world. The attacks add pressure to an economy already facing threats to its crucial oil industry, according to the report.
Saudia Group is close to signing a substantial order for jets, according to a report from aviation data provider ch-aviation. The available report does not identify the aircraft type, order size or prospective manufacturer, leaving the scope of the group’s planned fleet commitment unclear.
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