Vilnius-based Small Planet Airlines says it has signed an agreement with Afriqiyah Airways to operate several routes to European destinations.

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has issued additional security recommendations for vessels using Libyan ports, advising them to approach oil terminals with "extreme caution."

A government decision cancels a 2009 contract with the US-based firm to supervise work at five regional airports, and appoints Libyan replacements.

Several European airlines, including Lufthansa and British Airways, have yet to resume flights to Tripoli in the wake of a security incident in late March.

The Ministry of Transport has awarded a tender for the construction of a breakwater at Derna port to Turkey’s TML İnşaat.

Libyan Airlines says officials from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) visited Jufra to inspect its new civilian airport, which has yet to open officially.

The main road leading to Tripoli International Airport has reportedly been blocked by interior ministry workers, in protest against the government’s decision to stop planned salary increases.

The Gharyan Security Directorate says the main road connecting the two towns in north-west Libya is closed for maintenance purposes.

The Ministry of Transport has published details about its tender for the construction of a road underpass near Tripoli airport, which it awarded to a Turkish company.

Last week's apparent rocket attack on Tripoli airport has prompted some airlines to hold off resuming flights, though others have restarted services.

Tripoli International Airport was closed on 21 March as a result of RPGs being fired at the runway, with flights cancelled or diverted.

The French shipping giant is planning to launch a new Port Said-Misrata service next month.

The local council has secured funding for a new commercial sea port, which will “boost investment and economic activity in the region”.

Plans for proposed lines in Benghazi and Tripoli were discussed in a meeting between government officials and representatives of the companies involved.

The state-owned carrier has restarted services to and from the town of Kufra in south-east Libya.