MEA in the spotlight for safety audits as pilots flag risk in conflict zones; Beirut-based flag carrier keeping Lebanon connected amid crisis. Note: Middle East Airlines (MEA) is Lebanon’s state-owned airline, based in Beirut, operating regional and international routes.
Lebanon’s aviation regulator has launched a safety audit of Middle East Airlines after pilot groups flagged concerns about flying near airstrikes and penalties for reporting safety incidents. MEA says its safety record remains strong and that operations are based on risk assessments with the Lebanese government and regulator.