ADNOC Vessels Attacked in Strait of Hormuz

ADNOC Vessels Attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Two vessels of UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz; no casualties reported.

FinFly NewsroomAugust 14, 2026

Pskov Airport Imposes Temporary Flight Restrictions

Rosaviatsia has announced temporary restrictions on the acceptance and departure of aircraft at Pskov Airport.

FinFly NewsroomAugust 14, 2026

Yaroslavl Airport Imposes Temporary Flight Restrictions

Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsia) announced temporary restrictions on flight arrivals and departures at Yaroslavl Airport.

FinFly NewsroomAugust 14, 2026

Baku to Restrict Traffic on Several Streets Due to Road Repairs

Starting August 14, Baku will temporarily restrict traffic on several streets due to repair works.

Georgia Extends Tender for Highways to Azerbaijan and Armenia

The deadline for bids on the tender to build four-lane highways linking Georgia with Azerbaijan and Armenia has been extended to August 24.

IRGC: Ships Can Pass Through Strait of Hormuz Only with Iran's Permission

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz is guaranteed only with Iran's permission, contradicting U.S. claims of control.

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Discuss Development of Transport Corridor on Border with China

Representatives of the transport ministries of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan conducted a joint inspection of infrastructure facilities on the Kazakh-Chinese border to increase cargo flow.

71 of 124 Modernized Railway Stations Put into Operation in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan has commissioned 70 railway stations under a national modernization program, with 54 more under reconstruction.

Baku Metro to Purchase About 300 Carriages by 2030

Baku Metro plans to acquire about 300 new carriages for the Purple Line by 2030, with additional trains for other lines after infrastructure projects are completed.

ADY Builds First Section of Zangezur Corridor in Nakhchivan

Azerbaijan Railways is constructing the first 7-km section from the Armenian border towards Ordubad. Earthworks completed on 6 km, rail-sleeper frames installed on 700 m.

FinFly NewsroomAugust 12, 2026

Traffic on Crimean Bridge Temporarily Suspended

On Tuesday evening, vehicle traffic across the Crimean Bridge was temporarily suspended, according to the information center.

Aliyev: Goradiz-Agbend road almost ready

President Ilham Aliyev said the Goradiz-Agbend highway is nearly complete, with railway construction progressing rapidly.

Aliyev: Creation of Zangezur Corridor Was Our Initiative

President Ilham Aliyev stated that the creation of the Zangezur Corridor was Baku's initiative, and the country has already come close to achieving this goal.

Traffic to Be Temporarily Restricted on Two Streets in Baku

On August 12, traffic will be restricted on streets in Baku's Binagadi and Sabunchu districts due to repair works.

Iran Sets Conditions for Reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iran has communicated to the US via intermediaries its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including ending wars in Lebanon and Gaza and unfreezing Iranian assets.

Azerbaijani President Reviews New Electric Buses and Railway Reconstruction in Nakhchivan

President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva inspected new electric buses for Nakhchivan and reviewed railway infrastructure projects, including the Zangezur corridor.

Red Wings Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Yekaterinburg

A Red Wings aircraft flying from Batumi to Perm made an emergency landing at Koltsovo airport due to a technical malfunction.

AZAL Completes Assessment of Reporting Under IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 Standards

The Asian Development Bank has completed an assessment of AZAL's sustainability and climate reporting, identifying areas for improvement.

ASCO Increases Dry Cargo Shipments by 38.8% in Seven Months

In January-July 2024, ASCO's dry cargo vessels transported 1,083,130 tons of cargo, up 38.8% year-on-year.

China Passenger Car Sales Drop 21% in July, Exports Surge 88%

Retail sales of passenger cars in China fell 21.1% year-on-year in July to 1.47 million units, while exports rose 88.2%.

Russian airlines' passenger turnover in H1 remains at last year's level

Russian airlines' passenger turnover in the first half of the year totaled 131.59 billion passenger-km, with passenger traffic at 49.15 million people, according to Rosaviatsia.

UKMTO Reports Incident Involving Container Ship in Gulf of Oman

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an incident involving a container ship and military personnel in the Gulf of Oman off the coast of Pakistan.

Kazakhstan Launches Pilot Project for Autonomous Vehicles

A three-year pilot to test vehicles with conditional and high automation will start in Astana, Almaty, and Kosshy.

Baku to Host Forum on Black Sea-Caspian Transport Corridors in 2026

The 5th International Black and Caspian Freight Forum 2026 will take place in Baku on September 7-9, 2026. Participants will discuss the development of the Middle Corridor and investments in transport infrastructure.

Azerbaijan and Turkey Discuss Simplifying Customs Procedures on Middle Corridor

At a meeting with a Turkish delegation, discussions focused on simplifying customs procedures and accelerating cargo transportation along the Middle Corridor.

New Devices on Zikh-Govsan-Airport Road in Baku Are Not Radars

The Ministry of Internal Affairs' Intelligent Transport Management Center clarified that devices on the Zikh-Govsan-Airport road measure traffic intensity, not speed violations.

China's Sea Legend launches regular container shipping via Northern Sea Route

Chinese company Sea Legend will start regular container shipping between China and Europe via the Northern Sea Route, cutting delivery time to 20 days.

US, Armenia and Azerbaijan Report Progress on TRIPP Route

The multimodal transit route TRIPP is moving from concept to practical implementation, according to a joint statement by the US, Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Archer Aviation to Acquire Three Boeing Units

Electric aircraft maker Archer Aviation is acquiring Boeing's Wisk Aero, Insitu, and SkyGrid, gaining access to unmanned technologies and strengthening its position in defense and commercial logistics.

Azerbaijan cuts Middle Corridor cargo transit time to 12 days

Azerbaijan's Ministry of Digital Development and Transport reports that reforms have cut transit time on the China-Europe route from 38-53 days to 12 days.

Azerbaijan's Transit Cargo Hits Record 9.1 Million Tons

In January-July 2026, transit cargo through Azerbaijan reached a record 9.1 million tons, up 11.6% year-on-year.

Container Transshipment at Alat Port Up 20%

In January-July 2026, container transshipment at Alat Port increased by 20% year-on-year, reaching 72,370 TEU.

Etihad Airways launches daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Tashkent

Etihad Airways has started daily direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Tashkent. The first flight arrived in the capital of Uzbekistan on August 10.

Baku Bus Routes to Change Temporarily on August 10 Due to Road Repairs

Due to repair works on Pushkin Street in Baku, buses on 11 routes will not stop on the section from Khagani to Nizami on August 10.

Iranian Committee Approves Bill on Management of Strait of Hormuz

The National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of Iran's Majlis has approved a bill concerning the management of the Strait of Hormuz.

Turkey Proposes Russia and Ukraine Mechanism to Protect Ships in Black Sea

Ankara has proposed that Moscow and Kyiv create a special mechanism to prevent attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

Aliyev Tells Trump Restrictions on Cargo Transportation with Armenia Lifted

President Ilham Aliyev in a letter to Donald Trump highlighted progress in relations with Armenia, including the lifting of restrictions on cargo transportation and transit of goods.

Turkey Restricts Commercial Vessel Passage in Black Sea

Turkey restricts commercial vessel passage in the Black Sea due to attacks on ships in the region, Bloomberg reports.

FinFly NewsroomAugust 8, 2026

Europe Faces Diesel Shortage and Price Surge in Winter

Bloomberg warns of a possible diesel shortage in Europe this winter, leading to higher prices and inflationary pressure.

FinFly NewsroomAugust 8, 2026

340 Projects Implemented in Azerbaijan's Liberated Territories in Half a Year

In the first half of the year, 340 projects worth 1.064 billion manats were implemented in Azerbaijan's liberated territories, accounting for 30.4% of the planned funds.

FinFly NewsroomAugust 7, 2026

Russia to Send 18 Railcars of Wheat and Coal to Armenia via Azerbaijan

On August 8, 8 railcars of wheat and 10 railcars of coal from Russia will transit through Azerbaijan to Armenia.

FinFly NewsroomAugust 7, 2026

Overchuk: Russia Has Not Received Official Requests to Terminate Concession on SCR

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk stated that Armenia has not sent official requests to terminate the concession agreement with the South Caucasus Railway, but Russia is ready for dialogue.

Apollo to Acquire easyJet for $7.7 Billion

Apollo Global Management has agreed to buy British low-cost carrier easyJet for £5.7 billion ($7.7 billion).

ADY Extends Advance Ticket Sales for Baku-Tbilisi-Baku Route

Azerbaijan Railways is gradually increasing the advance ticket sales period for the international Baku-Tbilisi-Baku route to 90 days.

Russia's Aviation Authority Imposes Restrictions at Airports in Izhevsk, Kirov, and Perm

Airports in Izhevsk, Kirov, and Perm temporarily restricted flight arrivals and departures for security reasons.

Uber and Wayve to Launch Robotaxis in London

Uber and Wayve receive TfL approval to launch autonomous taxi service in London, starting with safety drivers.

US Lifts Sanctions Against Fly Baghdad

The US Treasury has lifted sanctions against Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad.

Russia Allows Import, Production and Circulation of Euro 2, Euro 3, Euro 4 Gasoline

The Russian government has adopted a resolution that sets temporary rules for the production, import, and circulation of gasoline and diesel fuel until July 1, 2027, according to the Ministry of Energy.

SkyFru operates first flight from Bishkek to Domodedovo

Kyrgyz airline SkyFru has operated its first regular flight on the Bishkek–Moscow route, landing at Domodedovo Airport. The news was reported by Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsia) on August 5.

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan Discuss Development of Middle Corridor

Azerbaijan's Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Nabiyev met with Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of Kazakhstan Asel Zhanasova to discuss cooperation in transport and logistics.

Trump Threatens Iran with Strike if Strait of Hormuz Not Opened

US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will be opened, otherwise Iran will receive a 'very strong blow'.

Audi to Present A2 e-tron Electric Car in Autumn

Audi has announced the new A2 e-tron electric vehicle, which will become the most economical in the brand's history and will occupy the entry-level position.

FESCO Suspends New Black Sea Shipment Requests

Transport group FESCO temporarily suspends accepting new shipment requests via the Black Sea after the incident with the vessel 'Yanina'.

US Doubles Funding for TRIPP+ Entrepreneurship Fund to $402 Million

The United States has increased funding for the TRIPP+ Entrepreneurship Support Fund from $201 million to $402 million, according to the official US government spending database.

Georgia and ADB Sign $250 Million Loan Agreement for Tbilisi Bypass Road

Georgia and the Asian Development Bank have signed a $250 million loan agreement to build a bypass road around Tbilisi, aiming to ease traffic congestion in the capital.

TRACECA and Alat Free Economic Zone Discuss Cooperation

The Secretary General of TRACECA met with the leadership of the Alat Free Economic Zone to discuss cooperation prospects and a potential memorandum.

Kazakhstan and Full Vision Capital to Create SAF Ecosystem in Alatau

The government of Kazakhstan and Hong Kong's Full Vision Capital have signed a memorandum to create a sustainable aviation fuel production ecosystem in the city of Alatau.

Construction of Zangezur Corridor to Begin in 2026

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov announced that construction on the 42-kilometer section of the Zangezur Corridor in Armenia will begin in 2026 under the TRIPP project.

Train Service Between Baku Metro Stations '28 May' and 'Nizami' to Be Suspended

As part of the Baku metro line separation project, train service between the '28 May' and 'Nizami' stations will be suspended. To compensate, 6 new express bus routes will be launched and existing ones strengthened.

Sheremetyevo Lifts Restrictions on Flight Arrivals and Departures

Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport has lifted restrictions on the acceptance and dispatch of aircraft, which were introduced earlier to ensure flight safety.