Kuwait's Civil Aviation Authority reported an attack on airport radar this morning, causing casualties and significant material damage. This led to a temporary partial suspension of air navigation in Kuwait for safety reasons.
Heathrow Airport has warned that passenger numbers for the remainder of 2026 will be impacted by uncertainty in the Middle East following the Iran war that began on 28 February. The west London airport handled 18.9 million passengers in Q1, up 3.7% year-on-year, which it attributed to temporarily absorbing demand from elsewhere. Revenue rose 2.3% to £844m, though operating costs increased 6.5% due to wages, national insurance, IT investments and passenger support. CFO Sally Ding said the airport is "full" and ready to progress its third runway plan.
