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Middle East airline suspensions and UAE trade shifts

10 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Dubai explores new port routes to bypass Strait of Hormuz

By late August 2026, UAE flight operations had largely normalized, though passengers faced ongoing delays and cancellations on specific routes. While major carriers like Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, and flydubai resumed

India gold smuggling crackdown expands

15 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Indian authorities seize gold at Karipur and Delhi airports

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has continued its intensive crackdown on gold smuggling across India. In May 2026, the DRI dismantled a major network via “Operation Golden Drop,” seizing 3 kg of gold in egg

Etihad Airways international route expansion

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Etihad Airways launches direct Calgary to Abu Dhabi flight route

Etihad Airways has initiated several network expansions connecting Abu Dhabi to new international markets. In August 2026, the airline launched its first daily non-stop service to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, utilizing Airbus A

Unidentified bodies found in aircraft landing gear

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: KLIA2: Unidentified body found in aircraft landing gear

Separate incidents involving unidentified bodies discovered in aircraft landing gear compartments have been reported at major international airports. In June 2026, an unidentified man was found in the wheel compartment

Düsseldorf Airport expansion and operational updates

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Düsseldorf Airport seeks capacity expansion and new Sharjah route

Düsseldorf Airport has resubmitted its application to expand its operating permit, seeking to increase peak hourly capacity from 47 to 60 take-offs and landings. The proposal includes a cap of 131,000 flight movements du