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Lebanon launches safety audit of Middle East Airlines amid pilot groups’ complaints

Lebanon launches safety audit of Middle East Airlines amid pilot groups’ complaints

Pilot group IFALPA flags safety concerns to Beirut-based flag carrier
MEA’s fleet of around 20 planes operates in the Middle East, Europe and West Africa

By Reuters3 June 2026

Can Lebanon’s Middle East Airlines succeed with a low-cost gamble?

Can Lebanon’s Middle East Airlines succeed with a low-cost gamble?

By Miguel Hadchity30 August 2025

Middle East air cargo capacity rises 1.5% despite falling demand

Middle East air cargo capacity rises 1.5% despite falling demand

By Nour El Shaeri31 July 2025

Royal Jordanian, Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights to Lebanon, Gulf carriers delay decisions

Royal Jordanian, Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights to Lebanon, Gulf carriers delay decisions

By Arab News28 November 2024

Lebanon’s MEA delays some Beirut flight arrivals to Monday morning

Lebanon’s MEA delays some Beirut flight arrivals to Monday morning

By Reuters28 July 2024

Middle East Airlines plane hit by stray bullet while landing in Beirut, no injuries

Middle East Airlines plane hit by stray bullet while landing in Beirut, no injuries

By Reuters10 November 2022

Lebanon’s MEA demands dollar or black market equivalent ticket sales after $200m losses

Lebanon’s MEA demands dollar or black market equivalent ticket sales after $200m losses

By Arab News2 June 2021

Lebanon opens its airport, but will accept only 2,000 travelers per day

Lebanon opens its airport, but will accept only 2,000 travelers per day

By NAJIA HOUSSARI24 June 2020

Lebanese national carrier Middle East Airlines to only accept US dollars

Lebanese national carrier Middle East Airlines to only accept US dollars

By AFP16 February 2020

WATCH: Middle East Airlines pilot pulls off spectacular Heathrow landing during storm Ciara

WATCH: Middle East Airlines pilot pulls off spectacular Heathrow landing during storm Ciara

By Arab News10 February 2020

WATCH: Middle East Airlines pilot praised for high-wind Heathrow landing

WATCH: Middle East Airlines pilot praised for high-wind Heathrow landing

By Arab News10 August 2019

Baby on board: Woman gives birth mid-flight on Middle East Airlines

Baby on board: Woman gives birth mid-flight on Middle East Airlines

By Arab News30 July 2019