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Three civilians were killed and 36 wounded in Houthi attacks on Abha airport and King Khalid International Airport, Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority said. The dead include a Moroccan and an Algerian woman at Abha and a Sudanese citizen at King Khalid.
CAIR condemned Texas Governor Greg Abbott for opposing airport wudu foot-washing stations, calling it anti-Muslim political theater. DFW airport canceled plans for the stations after Abbott threatened to withdraw state funding, while Houston's airport already has them.
A strong earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, has forced the temporary closure of Kumamoto Airport's runway, disrupting flights on July 25, 2026. No damage or casualties have been reported. Authorities are inspecting the infrastructure before reopening.
Japan plans to fully digitize customs declaration procedures at airports by 2030, aiming to ease entry for international tourists and hit a target of 60 million foreign visitors annually. The initiative follows trials at major airports and requires investment in IT infrastructure.
Lebanon’s second airport, Rene Mouawad, welcomed its first flight on June 6 after decades of closure. Officials hope the Qlayaat hub will boost the economy of the impoverished north by linking to Istanbul, Dubai and Mersin. The project faces challenges including infrastructure gaps, security fears and political interference.
Noto Airport in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, will be nicknamed 'Noto Satoyama Pokemon With You Airport,' becoming the world's first airport named after the Pokemon brand. The initiative aims to promote tourism and support reconstruction of the disaster-hit area.
Russian authorities temporarily halted flight operations at Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg and Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow on May 3. The restrictions were introduced to guarantee aviation safety, according to Rosaviatsiya.
Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) announced temporary airspace restrictions in the Sheremetyevo area. The airport is operating under government coordination, with potential changes to flight schedules.
Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency on May 1 reported that Sheremetyevo Airport is functioning by receiving and dispatching flights only after obtaining clearance from authorities. The situation is tightly monitored, with all flights required to follow a mandatory approval process for safety and stability.
