Europe’s aviation safety regulator, EASA, expands an advisory for airlines to avoid parts of Saudi airspace following attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis, including strikes near Riyadh. The update enlarges the conflict zone described in a bulletin first issued on September 30 and adds an area in northwestern Saudi Arabia.
EASA says the recent attacks show the Houthis’ ability and intent to strike targets deeper inside Saudi territory, including the capital. In this context, it recommends airlines not to operate in the newly designated area, based on the evolving risk to aviation operations.
Across coverage, outlets note that the warning is tied to the Houthis’ focus on aviation-related infrastructure and targets, rather than only more limited or border-adjacent locations. The reporting also includes condemnation from EU leadership, with officials calling the strikes on civilian infrastructure unacceptable and urging an end to the attacks.
