A large drone attack hit St Petersburg, sparking an oil-terminal fire and striking a VK data center while disrupting power, roads and airport operations.
Russia reported downing more than 100 drones bound for Moscow as airport restrictions forced diversions and regional officials reported one death.
Finland’s foreign minister urged an EU-wide halt to Russian tourist visas, adding pressure ahead of bloc talks on Russia visa policy.
Flydubai halted Israel flights after a Dubai-Tel Aviv service made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia during a suspected cockpit attack.
ICAO urged stronger safeguards for civilian aircraft after Ukraine warned that rising military activity is making Russian airspace unsafe.
Russia operates a complex shadow air fleet to supply troops in Africa’s Sahel, circumventing Western sanctions with military and private flights across multiple countries.
Palm Beach International Airport in Florida will be renamed after President Donald Trump on July 9, changing its IATA code to DJT to reflect his initials.
Ryanair will close its Berlin base in 2026 and cut flights by 50%, citing rising aviation taxes and airport fees in Germany that undermine budget airline operations.