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German authorities investigate attempted perimeter breach at Leipzig-Halle airport (LEJ)：German authorities are investigating an attempt to breach the perimeter of Leipzig-Halle airport (LEJ) in Germany, according to official sources reported on October 18, 2026. According to those reports, a car appears to have rammed through one of the fences protecting the airport perimeter during the night of October 17 to 18, 2026, and driven a few meters inside before fleeing the scene. German authorities investigate

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Romanian F-16s Shoot Down Two Suspected Geran-4 Drones：Romania published footage on Sunday showing its F-16 fighter jets shooting down two suspected Russian Geran-4 drones over its territorial waters. Romanian Defence Minister Radu Miruta was quoted as saying this was the first time Romania had shot down drones of this kind. Romanian F-16s Shoot Down Two

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Taipei mayor says he will work with central government on Songshan airport relocation：Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has put forward a policy proposal to relocate Songshan Airport, and the issue continues to draw attention. A recent poll cited by CNA showed 41% did not support the plan, more than the 31% who supported it. Taipei mayor says he will work with

Lufthansa completes final scheduled A340-600 passenger flight：Lufthansa has operated its final scheduled passenger flight with the Airbus A340-600, ending the type’s scheduled passenger service with the airline. Flight LH419 was the final service, operating from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Frankfurt. The service departed on 18 October. Lufthansa completes final scheduled

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ANA’s Chiikawa-Themed Boeing 767 Begins Passenger Service to Nagasaki：All Nippon Airways (ANA) has put its Chiikawa-themed Boeing 767 into passenger service. The specially painted aircraft made its first flight from Tokyo Haneda to Nagasaki on 19 October, operating as NH661. The aircraft is identified as a Boeing 767-300ER registered as JA609A. ANA s Chiikawa-Themed Boeing 767

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Riyadh Airport Reopens With Prior Permission Required for All Flights：King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh reopened on 18 October and resumed operations after more than a week of closure. Restrictions remain in place: NOTAM A3650/26 requires prior permission from Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation for all arriving and departing aircraft. Under NOTAM A3651/26, the airport is unavailable for use as a planned diversion airport. Riyadh Airport Reopens With Prior

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King Khalid International Airport Reopens, but Airlines Extend Cancellations：King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh reopened on Sunday, 18 October, after more than a week of disruption. The airport has resumed limited operations, but several international carriers have extended cancellations into November, while others have postponed services until 2027. King Khalid International Airport

Albuquerque Aviation Department and Reliable Robotics Conduct Hybrid-Electric Demo Flight：U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced New Mexico’s first demonstration flight under the Department of Transportation’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. The City of Albuquerque Aviation Department and Reliable Robotics conducted a hybrid-electric demonstration flight at Albuquerque International Sunport last week, testing cargo deliveries with a remotely piloted Cessna 208B Caravan. Albuquerque Aviation Department and

FAA proposes $351,000 civil penalty against Creamer Pilot Services：The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $351,000 civil penalty against Creamer Pilot Services of Fayetteville, Arkansas, alleging unauthorized passenger-carrying operations. FAA proposes 351,000 civil penalty