FAA cautions US airlines over Saudi Arabia flights

WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told US airlines on Oct 11 to exercise caution when flying to or over Saudi Arabia, citing safety threats tied to ongoing military activities and navigation system interference. The FAA Notice to Airmen, which lasts until Dec 10, follows strikes on Oct 10 and 11 on Riyadh’s international airport. The attack on Oct 10 killed 13 people and wounded more than 300. “Threats could pose a potential risk to aircraft at all altitudes, including overflight, the arrival, and departure phases of flight,” the FAA said, warning of the “potentially hazardous situation”. The notice…