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Saudi airport attack injures one Taiwanese national, foreign ministry says：TAIPEI (Central News Agency) - One Taiwanese national was injured in the attack on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on October 13, adding that the representative office had visited the person and offered assistance. Saudi airport attack injures one

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Delta Flight 234 inspected at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV); no credible threat found：Delta Air Lines said Flight 234 was deplaned after landing at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) and inspected by local authorities to assess a potential security issue. Israeli media reported that the aircraft had been isolated following a bomb threat. Delta said no credible threat was found, and customers and crew were transported safely to the terminal. Delta Flight 234 inspected at Ben

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Qantas cancels Rome-Perth flight after bedbugs reported on Boeing 787：Qantas cancelled a flight from Rome to Perth after passengers reported bedbug bites sustained on the aircraft's previous service. The airline was forced to ground a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Rome after passengers reported bedbug bites during a long-haul flight from Perth, Australia. Qantas cancels Rome-Perth flight

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Corendon Airlines jet escorted to Nuremberg amid reported in-flight emergency：Nuremberg Airport (NUE) suspended flight operations on October 13, 2026, after authorities received a report of a possible in-flight emergency aboard a Corendon Airlines passenger aircraft arriving from Corfu, Greece. German Air Force Eurofighter jets escorted the aircraft to the airport, where it landed safely. Corendon Airlines jet escorted to

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Delta A330neo Isolated at Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) After Bomb Threat：Simple Flying reported that Delta's Airbus A330neo was isolated at Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) after a bomb threat. The summary says the threat prompted an evacuation and a security inspection. It also states that no credible threat was found. Delta A330neo Isolated at Tel Aviv

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Estonia may consider light jets to intercept Russian attack drones, minister says：Estonian Defense Minister Martin Herem said Estonia should consider acquiring light jet aircraft to intercept Russia’s jet-powered long-range attack drones. The remarks appeared in an interview published on October 11, 2026. Estonia may consider light jets to

NASA reportedly contacts former SR-71 engineers about possible return to flight：Aviation Week reported that NASA had approached former SR-71 engineers about helping return the aircraft to flight. The aircraft, known as NASA 844, last flew on 9 October 1999, according to the report. NASA reportedly contacts former

Palm Springs Air Museum schedules five public tours inside Disney’s Gulfstream I：The Palm Springs Air Museum has scheduled five special evening events between October 2026 and April 2027. The events will allow members of the general public who are not part of Disney’s official D23 fan organisation to experience the interior of Walt Disney’s last personal aircraft at the museum in California. Palm Springs Air Museum schedules

Assaia report estimates airlines could save up to $44bn a year through faster turnarounds：Aviation technology company Assaia found that aircraft in Europe and North America spent an average of 11.1 minutes longer on the ground than scheduled in the first quarter of 2026. Assaia report estimates airlines

Jet2 withdraws from La Palma, cancelling Manchester and planned Stansted flights：Jet2 said it is withdrawing flights and holidays to La Palma after reviewing its flying programme and customer demand. The decision cancels the Manchester service and abandons a planned route from London Stansted. Jet2’s last scheduled Manchester–La Palma flight is due to operate on 30 October; the service began on 3 April. Jet2 withdraws from La Palma

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Airlines outline new and returning routes for winter 2026/27：Airlines are preparing new services for the 2026/27 winter season. The route selection also includes seasonal services and resumptions, and launch dates remain subject to change. The winter aviation season runs from 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027. United Airlines is among the carriers adding routes. Airlines outline new and returning