Israeli Airstrikes Destroy 3 Yemeni Planes in Sana'a Airport – Over $1 Billion in Damages Feared
According to sources cited by Reuters on Thursday, three civilian aircraft belonging to Yemen Airways were destroyed during an Israeli airstrike on Sana'a International Airport last Tuesday. The planes had been parked at the airport for months and were reportedly uninsured, raising major concerns in the aviation risk market.
Four senior aviation insurance insiders told The Insurer that the Yemeni aircraft were not covered, with Price Forbes being the broker managing Yemen Airways’ all-risk policies. A Yemen Airways official confirmed to Reuters that three planes—two Airbus A320s and one Airbus A330—were rendered inoperable in the strike.
The attack comes at a critical time, just ahead of the Hajj season, creating logistical chaos for thousands of Yemeni pilgrims who were planning to travel through Sana’a. The airline has suspended all operations to and from the airport and activated a crisis cell to reschedule flights and coordinate with transport authorities.
The Israeli bombardment, reportedly involving more than 15 airstrikes, also destroyed key airport infrastructure including the runway, departure halls, fuel tanks, and aircraft parking bays. One of the four planes under Houthi control survived as it was on a flight to Queen Alia Airport in Jordan.
Economists estimate that the Israeli and U.S. airstrikes on Sana’a and other Houthi-held cities have caused economic losses exceeding $1 billion, heavily impacting Yemen's already fragile economy. Damage extended to civilian infrastructure, including ports, fuel storage facilities, and factories.
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