Russian rescuers evacuate group of Russians from Egypt
A Russian Emergencies Ministry aircraft has arrived from Egypt to Moscow with over 80 Russians, who left Israel via the land border, on board.
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Explosions rock Dubai again
This morning, explosions resumed in Dubai, prompting local airline Flydubai to extend flight restrictions until 2:00 PM Moscow time, though this decision is not final.
Lufthansa to resume regular flights to Kazakhstan
Germany's Lufthansa will resume regular flights to Kazakhstan's Almaty and Astana from March 29, 2026, the Kazakh media reported citing the company.
Oman Air to launch Muscat-Tashkent flights on first day of summer
Oman Air will launch direct flights between Muscat and Tashkent starting in June 2026.
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.
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.
AZAL launches scheduled flights to Shymkent
Azerbaijan’s national air carrier, AZAL, will launch scheduled flights to Shymkent, Kazakhstan. The initial flight will be operated on 16 June 2026.
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.
Rosaviatsiya ready to resume flights to US
Russia is ready to resume direct air traffic with the United States, head of the Federal Agency for Air Transport Dmitry Yadrov said.
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.
Plane en-route Moscow-Dubai makes emergency landing in Sochi
The decision was reportedly made for technical reasons
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.
Russia and Pakistanmay launch direct flights
Pakistan's Ambassador to Russia said that negotiations are underway between Moscow and Islamabad regarding the launch of direct air service.
Iran reopens airspace after closure - report
Iran’s airspace is open for all flights, including transit ones, and the country’s airports remain fully operational, Iran's Civil Aviation Organization reported.
Türkiye reduces air traffic with Iran, UAE suspends it
Iran's neighbors are gradually suspending air traffic with the Islamic Republic amid growing instability in the country
UTair plane fails to reach Moscow, returns to Dubai
All passengers and crew members are safe
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.
FlyOne Armenia to launch Yerevan-Amsterdam flights
Starting from April 1, 2026, FlyOne Armenia will start operating flights on the Yerevan-Amsterdam route.
