FAA warns U.S. airlines of safety risks over Saudi Arabia after attacks

The FAA has warned U.S. airlines regarding flight risks over Saudi Arabia following attacks at the Riyadh airport that have caused travel disruptions, according to CNBC and CNBC World. Delta is currently considering an October 23 launch.

Separately, Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced at the World Petroleum Congress in Riyadh that the kingdom plans to expand its pipeline crude export capacity to as much as 10 million barrels per day. Investing.com reports the kingdom could add up to 1.2 million barrels per day within seven to eight weeks by temporarily repurposing a domestic gas pipeline for crude shipments.

The minister noted the pipeline could be used for oil transport until May before being returned to gas service. Further investments in the existing East-West network and pumping stations could eventually allow the kingdom to divert shipments from maritime Gulf and Red Sea routes to reach the 10 million barrel per day capacity within two to three years.

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