The sanctions placed on Sudan Airways and other Sudanese government owned companies was lifted in mid October after a ruling by the US Government. The country had previously been subject to several economic sanctions due to the suspicions of terrorist support and involvement. Sudan’s Ministry of Transport welcomed the changes and noted the adverse effect the sanctions had on the country’s airlines and economy. It was stated that the main priority at this time would be to recover the funding and aircraft spare parts that were confiscated during the initial wave of sanctions

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to face a parliamentary inquiry from the country’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) over its poor management and increasing financial losses. Reports indicated the airline had incurred a loss of over USD 1.38 Billion over the past 4 years. Furthermore, it was announced in mid-October that flights to the US would be terminated. The airline’s final twice-weekly Lahore to New York service will operate until the 28th of October, after which the airline will only operate to the US via codeshare agreements with partners. The airline will continue to service Toronto (Canada) with its regular four times weekly services.

In late October, the Malaysian government announced that the search for Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370, which disappeared over the Indian Ocean in 2014, will resume with the aid of private exploration company; Ocean Infinity. No additional evidence has been found to indicate any potentially new search areas and Ocean Infinity reportedly stated if the aircraft is not located, there will be no fee imposed.