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Houthi missiles and Saudi airstrikes disrupt Sana’a International Airport, ending Yemen’s four-year truce and blocking an Irania Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis say Saudi airstrikes hit Sanaa International Airport, while Saudi officials said the strikes targeted the runway to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing. The exchange follows Houthi missile fire into Saudi Arabia, breaking a four-year calm in the kingdom–Houthi conflict.

2026-07-13T04:45:16.531736-07:00

Houthi missiles and Saudi airstrikes disrupt Sana’a International Airport, ending Yemen’s four-year truce and blocking an Irania

FlightGlobal

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China Southern cargo taps AerCap for three 777-300ERSF converted freighters as 777 conversion demand grows AerCap has signed lease agreements with China Southern Airlines Cargo for three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, with deliveries scheduled from late 2027 to mid-2028 (or from late 2027 to mid-2028, depending on the filing). The deal adds to a broader market shift toward passenger-to-freighter conversions, highlighted by Emirates SkyCargo’s 777-300ER special conversion.

2026-07-07T19:16:24.910873-07:00

China Southern cargo taps AerCap for three 777-300ERSF converted freighters as 777 conversion demand grows

SpaceNews.com

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Centre for Space Futures, Novaspace and SpaceTech Gulf sign MoC for global space capability mapping and index dashboard The Centre for Space Futures (CSF), in partnership with Novaspace and SpaceTech Gulf, has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to jointly develop a “Global Space Capability Mapping and Index Dashboard.” The initiative is aimed at consolidating information on global space capabilities into a dashboard format.

2026-07-06T03:14:18.958247-07:00

Centre for Space Futures, Novaspace and SpaceTech Gulf sign MoC for global space capability mapping and index dashboard

FlightGlobal

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Riyadh Air expands into India: Mumbai daily nonstop from August 4 as bookings open; carrier also adds further destinations inclu Riyadh Air is marking its India debut with a daily nonstop Riyadh–Mumbai service starting August 4, with bookings now open. The Mumbai launch becomes the carrier’s 10th destination on its website, as it continues expanding beyond Saudi Arabia; it has also announced a new destination in Dhaka alongside existing links.

2026-07-06T02:46:02.618215-07:00

Riyadh Air expands into India: Mumbai daily nonstop from August 4 as bookings open; carrier also adds further destinations inclu

FlightGlobal

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Saudia Group orders four Boeing 777 freighters, including first deliveries targeted for Q4 2026 Saudia Group has agreed with Boeing for four additional 777 freighters, with the first delivery scheduled for Q4 2026. Saudia Cargo frames the move as a growth milestone tied to expanding international cargo capacity and reinforcing a network across four continents—while Saudia faces political scrutiny over related 777 acquisitions.

2026-07-05T23:14:40.596737-07:00

Saudia Group orders four Boeing 777 freighters, including first deliveries targeted for Q4 2026

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Saudia denies selling five Boeing 777-200ERs to Iran, saying the aircraft were sold to a foreign buyer in 2023 Saudia says it sold five Boeing 777-200ER widebodies to a foreign company in 2023 and has had no operational relationship with them since. The denial responds to media reports linking the retired aircraft to Iran’s Mahan Air and to alleged sanctions-evasion activity.

2026-07-04T07:59:08.340396-07:00

Saudia denies selling five Boeing 777-200ERs to Iran, saying the aircraft were sold to a foreign buyer in 2023

FlightGlobal

5 sources

Riyadh Air opens ticket sales for Kuala Lumpur and Malaga, extending Saudi carrier network to eight destinations Saudi Arabia’s new flag carrier Riyadh Air has opened bookings for flights to Kuala Lumpur and Malaga, with additional network growth continuing as it builds out an initial footprint of eight destinations. The carrier also advanced plans for services including Madrid–Riyadh, signaling further long-haul network development.

2026-06-30T03:28:49.181536-07:00

Riyadh Air opens ticket sales for Kuala Lumpur and Malaga, extending Saudi carrier network to eight destinations

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Saudi Arabia's flyadeal nears decisions on post-2030 fleet

2026-06-30T01:45:17.739089-07:00

Saudi Arabia's flyadeal nears

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Houthi missiles and Saudi airstrikes disrupt Sana’a International Airport, ending Yemen’s four-year truce and blocking an Irania

Saudia Group orders four Boeing 777 freighters, including first deliveries targeted for Q4 2026

China Southern cargo taps AerCap for three 777-300ERSF converted freighters as 777 conversion demand grows

Riyadh Air expands into India: Mumbai daily nonstop from August 4 as bookings open; carrier also adds further destinations inclu

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