EU aviation body widens Saudi airspace warning after Houthi strikes

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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency expanded its advisory against airline operations in parts of Saudi Arabian airspace after Houthi strikes targeted Riyadh airport. The update adds an area in northwestern Saudi Arabia and cites the group’s demonstrated ability to strike deeper inside the country.

By Gianluca Lo Nostro Oct 9 (Reuters) - Europe's EASA aviation safety body said on Friday it had expanded the area of Saudi Arabian airspace where it recommended airlines not to operate,after Yemen's Iran-alignedHouthis attacked Riyadh airport. In an update to a conflict zone information bulletin first issued on September 30, the EU regulator said recent attacks demonstrated the Houthis' ability and intent to strike targets deeper inside Saudi territory, including the capital. EASA added an area in northwestern Saudi Arabia to the advisory.