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Seven Indonesian airports remain shut due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau

Around 341,000 people have been affected by the delay, diversion, or cancellation of 2,961 flights, Indonesia's chief infrastructure minister Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono said.

Smoke rises following eruption of the Mount Anak Krakatau volcano, in Anak Krakatau, Lampung province, Indonesia, September 5, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video/
Passengers scramble at Ben-Gurion Airport after a staff strike halted Israeli air travel, August 20, 2026

Six draft dodgers arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport after attempting to board plane illegally

A video grab taken from footage by News5 from August 5, 2026 shows emergency services, police and firefighers deployed at German airport Leipzig-Halle in Schkeuditz, eastern Germany, after a drone was spotted nearby.

Germany says Russia responsible for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

A Hungarian Cessna 172 crashed in a field after being stolen by a drunk pilot, August 29, 2026.

Drunk pilot arrested in Hungary after stealing plane, flying towards nuclear plant, crash-landing


Iranian debris damages UAE petrol facility, drones damage Bahraini residences, injures 32 civilians

Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar also came under attack, as Oman's Muscat airport limited private jet flights into the Gulf State's capital.

Fire and smoke rise in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, UAE, March 4, 2026; illustrative.

Israel to gradually reopen airspace on Thursday under new plan to return stranded Israelis

Under the new framework, Transportation Minister Miri Regev said the reopening of Ben-Gurion Airport will be gradual. During the first 24 hours, one plane will land per hour.

An El Al aircraft is seen at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026; illustrative.

Israel preparing for gradual reopening of airspace starting next week, minister says

Israel plans to gradually reopen airspace to repatriate stranded citizens, with El Al and Ryanair prioritizing return flights from key international gateways.

An El Al aircraft is seen at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026; illustrative.

Airlines keep canceling flights across Middle East as region's airspace remains closed

Airspace over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel, Bahrain, the UAE and Qatar remained virtually empty.

A KLM commercial passenger jet takes off in Colomiers near Toulouse, France, October 19, 2017

15 killed, at least 30 injured in Bolivian military plane crash, cash cargo scattered

The aircraft left the runway after landing, skidding onto a neighboring avenue, with people appearing to pick up money that lay strewn on the ground following the crash.

Rescue teams walk near the wreckage of a military plane that crashed in el Alto, near La Paz on February 27, 2026.

Netherlands summons Iranian ambassador over seizure of diplomatic luggage

The Dutch Foreign Ministry said it had repeatedly asked Iran to immediately release the seized goods, but gave no further details.

National flag of the Netherlands.

Fire at Cape Town International Airport disrupts flight operations, no injuries reported

The fire at South Africa's second-busiest airport caused flight delays and diversions, with officials reporting that it has been extinguished.

Emergency services vehicles are seen parked near the departure terminal of the Cape Town International Airport on February 24, 2026 following reports of a fire that broke out on February 24, 2026.

El Al flight to Newark returns to Israel mid-flight due to extreme snowstorm in US

A senior El Al official confirmed to Maariv that the flight is expected to be rescheduled as soon as landing permission is granted at Newark or a nearby airport. 

AN EL AL flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 14, 2025.

US evacuates non-essential staff from Beirut embassy amid rising tensions with Iran

The US Embassy in Beirut evacuated dozens of non-essential personnel, citing precautionary measures due to anticipated regional developments, the State Department confirmed.

A banner that reads 'Made in USA' hangs on a damaged building in the Chiyah district of Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon, November 28, 2024

Uganda to build statue in memory of Yoni Netanyahu at site of daring hostage rescue - report

Yoni Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier killed in the raid, which freed Jewish hostages held at Entebbe after the hijacking of an Air France flight in 1976.

Last known picture of Yoni Netanyahu