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• Sara Gharaibeh
Saudi Arabia said an AH-6i reconnaissance helicopter crashed in Najran province because of a technical malfunction, killing both crew members. The Houthis later released footage they said showed the aircraft being hit by a loitering munition; amid repeated attacks, Riyadh’s Kingdom Centre ordered office tenants to work remotely.
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Saudi Arabia said an AH-6i reconnaissance helicopter crashed in Najran province because of a technical malfunction, killing both crew members. The Houthis later released footage they said showed the aircraft being hit by a loitering munition; amid repeated attacks, Riyadh’s Kingdom Centre ordered office tenants to work remotely.
A security consultant says cancellations, diversions and longer routings are mounting as airlines face shrinking options between Europe and Asia. The restrictions arrive at a difficult time for carriers, adding pressure to route planning across a key corridor, though the reports provide no specific figures on affected flights or costs.
Houthi militants in northwestern Yemen have attacked Riyadh International Airport and struck the headquarters of Saudi Aramco in the past week, according to the article. The assaults underscore the exposure of major Saudi aviation and energy infrastructure to threats from across the border.
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Airlines have moved aircraft, including most of Riyadh Air’s Boeing 787 fleet, away from Riyadh after strikes reportedly damaged six aircraft. Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, Cathay Pacific and other carriers have suspended, delayed or cancelled services amid continuing disruption at the Saudi capital’s airport.
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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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