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Middle East Airlines
Coverage of Middle East Airlines in the Nexus archive.
- Trump's move to restore direct Lebanon flights raises diaspora hopes
Trump announced allowing U.S. carriers to resume direct flights to Lebanon after Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's White House visit, ending a 40-year suspension linked to a 1985 hijacking. Aviation officials note the route reopening is still months away, requiring feasibility studies and bilateral negotiations.
- Lebanon launches safety audit of Middle East Airlines as pilots point to wartime danger
Lebanon has initiated a safety audit of Middle East Airlines following concerns raised by pilots about flying near airstrikes and penalties for reporting safety incidents. The airline stated that its flight operations are based on risk assessments conducted with the government and aviation authority.