A fire was reported around the aircraft’s left engine and wing area shortly before takeoff

LATAM aircraft engine catches fire before takeoff

Videos circulating online show smoke and flames coming from the aircraft’s left wing

Qatar Airways cuts Jeddah flights, suspends two routes

Flights to Riyadh and Dammam remain cancelled until October 24 as Jeddah services are cut.

The airline added that passengers can visit Qatar Airways website or use the App for bookings and for more flight information.

Flight delays and cancellations today: At a glance

Saudi Arabia travel warnings impact UAE flight schedules and operations

Passengers urged to check flight status as cancellations persist

US-Israel-Iran war: Hormuz deal unresolved

Iran's Hormuz proposal lingers as US issues global security alert

US Navy personnel handle aviation ordnance aboard an aircraft carrier in an image supplied by US Central Command. The ship’s name, location and date were not independently verified.

Abu Dhabi airport’s journey from 1955 to the present

From a desert airfield in 1955 to a modern international aviation hub in Abu Dhabi

A visual journey through Abu Dhabi’s aviation history, from its early airport building to the terminal interiors of the past and the striking modern architecture of Zayed International Airport.

Flying to Saudi Arabia? Etihad extends cancellations

Etihad advises passengers to check flight status as cancellations continue

Flight cancellations between Abu Dhabi and Saudi cities extended by Etihad

Oman Air signs codeshare agreement with Finnair airline

Travellers gain Helsinki connections via London and seven European cities under the deal

The agreement will allow passengers to travel to Helsinki via London Heathrow, where Oman Air operates 11 weekly flights from its Muscat hub.

Pakistan extends airspace restrictions on India flights

Indian aircraft barred from Pakistan airspace amid ongoing tensions

Airspace restrictions between India and Pakistan continue until 2026

Flying to Kerala on Oct 20? Expect schedule changes

UAE travellers advised to check schedules as Kerala airport suspends operations

Thiruvananthapuram airport to halt flights for temple procession on October 20

UAE flight: Full list of cancellations and delays today

Travel warnings issued amid UAE-Saudi flight cancellations and delays

UAE travellers are advised to check flight status before heading to the airport as airlines continue to adjust selected regional services.

Passenger fight disrupts Ryanair flight bound for Ibiza

A toilet visit before landing sparked a brawl that ended with police boarding it in Ibiza

Spanish police were waiting when the plane eventually landed at Ibiza Airport and removed the passenger accused of causing the disturbance.

Jet fuel prices soar 111% in a year; airfares face risk

IATA data shows jet fuel at $190.18 a barrel with Europe highest and Middle East cheapest

The sharp rise has raised concerns about airline profitability, the cost of operating flights and whether passengers could face higher fares.

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