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Saudia Names Pilot Killed in Riyadh Airport Attacks, Confirms Aircraft Damage

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RIYADH — Saudia announced Friday that Captain Hamoud Ali Alkalthami was among those killed in Thursday’s attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, confirming that one of its aircraft was damaged while parked on the ground.The airline said no passengers were on board the aircraft at the time of the incident.In a separate obituary, Saudia identified Alkalthami as the employee who lost his life in the airport attacks on October 8.The …

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An attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Thursday killed three Saudi citizens, including a pilot, and injured several others. The airport's operations were restored by the evening after security measures were taken.

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A pilot from Sadia was killed during the attacks on October 8, 2026 against King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, where a company aircraft was also damaged on the ground. While several international carriers suspended their routes, almost 40% of the movements scheduled on Thursday in the Saudi capital did not [...]

Riyadh - Direct: Saudi Airlines announced that one of its associates had been martyred by the incident at King Khalid International Airport, expressing its deepest condolences and sympathy to the family of the martyr Captain Hamoud Al-Chalthami.

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SINDOnews.com broke the news on Friday, October 9, 2026.
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