New flights may connect Russia and Saudi Arabia
Russia and Saudi Arabia are working on expanding flight routes to include other cities, Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sergey Kozlov said.
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Iran partially closes airspace
Iranian authorities have announced a partial closure of the country's airspace for Thursday, February 19, citing planned missile tests as the reason for the restriction.
Kuwait Airways to fly between Moscow and Kuwait City
Direct scheduled passenger service between Moscow and the Kuwaiti capital will be launched in mid-March by Kuwait Airways, according to Russia's Ministry of Transport.
New direct flight launched between Russia and Qatar
Ural Airlines is set to introduce direct charter flights connecting Yekaterinburg to Doha, with the inaugural flight scheduled for March 19.
Turkish Airlines to increase Istanbul-Yerevan flights to 14 per week
Türkiye's flag carrier, Turkish Airlines, is set to expand its services between Istanbul and Yerevan to 14 weekly flights starting in June, gradually increasing the frequency of flights.
Direct flights to connect Shymkent and St Petersburg this summer
Direct flights between St. Petersburg and Shymkent, Kazakhstan, will begin this summer, operating twice a week.
Turkish Airlines plane catches engine fire en route to Istanbul
A Turkish Airlines flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul was forced to make an emergency landing in India, after one of its engines caught fire mid-flight.
US shoots down Iranian drone
The U.S. military shot down an Iranian drone that was flying toward the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, Reuters reported, citing an unnamed U.S. official.
Flights from Makhachkala to Tashkent now operate twice a week
Makhachkala International Airport has increased its air service to Uzbekistan, with direct flights to Tashkent now operating twice weekly. The flights are operated by Red Wings and Uzbekistan Airways.
Emirates prepares to resume Israel flights after two-year pause
Emirates is preparing to resume flights to Tel Aviv, ending a two-year hiatus, Bloomberg reported.
Moscow and Kabul to increase number of direct flights - Afghan envoy
Russia and Afghanistan will increase the number of direct flights between the two countries, Afghanistan's Ambassador to Russia Gul Hassan said.
Istanbul-Tehran flight makes emergency landing in Ankara
A passenger aircraft operating a flight from Istanbul to Tehran had to divert and make an emergency landing in the Turkish capital, Ankara.
Major disruption to booking system leads to flight delays
The temporary failure in the operation of the Leonardo booking system has affected the flight schedule, the Russian Ministry of Transport said.
Another Tehran-Yerevan flight canceled
A sixth Tehran-Yerevan flight has been canceled within recent days, with media sources suggesting Iranian internet disruptions may be contributing to technical complications.
Foreign airlines to operate domestic flights in Russia
Foreign carriers will be permitted to operate flights between Russian cities, according to an announcement by the Russian Ministry of Transport. No increase in traffic is expected for domestic carriers due to their limited fleets.
Wizz Air launches direct flights between Kutaisi and Bratislava
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air launched its first direct flights between Georgia and Slovakia – the first flight from Kutaisi to Bratislava took place on Monday.
Edelweiss to increase flight frequency between Tbilisi and Zurich
Swiss airline Edelweiss will expand its service between Tbilisi and Zurich starting in April, with plans to extend operations to other Georgian cities.
Air service from Yerevan to Kazan to launch in May
FlyOne Armenia announced that a new route between Yerevan and Kazan will be launched in late spring 2026.
Uzbekistan Airways eases domestic flight ticketing regulations
Uzbekistan's national carrier has implemented revised domestic flight regulations effective 2026, permitting passengers to utilize subsequent ticket segments following missed connections.
Azerbaijan increases number of flights via Armenia fivefold
In the first 11 months of last year, Azerbaijani airlines paid Armenia almost 400,000 euros, while in 2023, the figure was 90,000 euros.
