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FNL Begins $20.6M Runway Widening for Commercial Service

Northern Colorado Regional Airport has launched a $20.6 million project to widen its main runway to 150 feet to support future scheduled commercial...

Jun 3, 20264 min
FNL Begins $20.6M Runway Widening for Commercial Service
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HKIA Opens Expanded Terminal 2 After $1.65B Upgrade

Hong Kong International Airport has opened its expanded Terminal 2, marking a major milestone in the $141.5 billion Three-Runway System project.

May 28, 20264 min
HKIA Opens Expanded Terminal 2 After $1.65B Upgrade
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Toncontín Airport Barred From Int'l Flights by Contract

Honduras has barred Toncontín Airport from resuming international flights due to a 100km exclusivity clause in Palmerola Airport's concession contract.

May 20, 20265 min
Toncontín Airport Barred From Int'l Flights by Contract
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Lufthansa Strikes Cost Frankfurt Airport 500k Passengers

Frankfurt Airport's April passenger numbers fell 11% to 4.8 million, a loss of 500,000 travelers, due to six days of Lufthansa labor strikes.

May 15, 20265 min
Lufthansa Strikes Cost Frankfurt Airport 500k Passengers
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Air Europa to Join JFK's New Terminal One in 2026

Air Europa will relocate its New York operations to JFK's New Terminal One in 2026, becoming the 8th SkyTeam airline to join the new facility.

May 14, 20265 min
Air Europa to Join JFK's New Terminal One in 2026
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Austin Airport Secures $1.18B for Major Expansion Project

Austin-Bergstrom Airport secured $1.18 billion via a revenue bond sale to fund a new 26-gate concourse and expand passenger facilities.

May 14, 20265 min
Austin Airport Secures $1.18B for Major Expansion Project
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US Military Aircraft Strain Ben Gurion Airport Capacity

Israel's aviation chief warns US military aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport are straining capacity, reducing airline parking and raising flight prices.

May 14, 20265 min
US Military Aircraft Strain Ben Gurion Airport Capacity
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Peru Adds $12 Fee, Highlighting Hidden Airport Taxes

Peru's new $12 transit fee highlights hidden airport departure taxes that can surprise travelers in countries like the Philippines, costing up to $60.

May 14, 20266 min
Peru Adds $12 Fee, Highlighting Hidden Airport Taxes
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Nagpur Airport Installs Midpoint RVR for CAT-II Ops

Nagpur Airport has installed a midpoint Runway Visual Range system, a key step toward achieving CAT-II certification for low-visibility operations.

May 12, 20265 min
Nagpur Airport Installs Midpoint RVR for CAT-II Ops
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DXB Resumes Full Operations as UAE Lifts Restrictions

Dubai International Airport (DXB) has resumed full operations after the UAE lifted airspace restrictions that caused a 20.5% drop in Q1 traffic.

May 10, 20265 min
DXB Resumes Full Operations as UAE Lifts Restrictions
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Gateway Airport Diverts Hajj Pilgrims to Lagos Over Slots

Ogun State diverted Hajj pilgrims from Gateway Airport to Lagos, citing Saudi landing slot issues for Max Air, not safety shortcomings at the new facility.

May 9, 20265 min
Gateway Airport Diverts Hajj Pilgrims to Lagos Over Slots
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CLT Secures $215M for Fourth Runway Construction

North Carolina's LGC approved $215 million in bonds for a fourth runway at Charlotte Douglas Intl. Airport to increase capacity and meet demand.

May 7, 20264 min
CLT Secures $215M for Fourth Runway Construction
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ONT Launches Review for BOLD Terminal 3 Expansion

Ontario International Airport has launched an environmental review for its ONT BOLD expansion, which includes a new Terminal 3 to meet rising demand.

May 7, 20265 min
ONT Launches Review for BOLD Terminal 3 Expansion
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New Tashkent Airport Construction Set for June 2026

Uzbekistan will begin construction on a new Tashkent airport in June to handle 20 million passengers annually, backed by a $2.5 billion consortium.

May 7, 20264 min
New Tashkent Airport Construction Set for June 2026
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Melbourne Airport's $4.5bn International Terminal Expansion

Melbourne Airport will invest $4.5 billion to expand its international terminal, adding new gates and stands to accommodate surging passenger growth.

May 6, 20264 min
Melbourne Airport's $4.5bn International Terminal Expansion
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Gateway Airport Launches First Int'l Flight with 345 Pilgrims

Nigeria's Gateway International Airport launched its first international flight, airlifting 345 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise.

May 5, 20264 min
Gateway Airport Launches First Int'l Flight with 345 Pilgrims
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MMIA Begins N712 Billion Reconstruction of Lagos Terminal 1

Nigeria's FAAN has started a N712 billion, 22-month overhaul of Lagos' MMIA Terminal 1, using a temporary terminal to maintain flight operations.

May 5, 20264 min
MMIA Begins N712 Billion Reconstruction of Lagos Terminal 1
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Manchester Airport Ranks Worst for UK Delays Again in 2025

Manchester Airport was named the UK's worst for flight delays for the fourth straight year, with an average departure delay of 19.5 minutes in 2025.

May 5, 20265 min
Manchester Airport Ranks Worst for UK Delays Again in 2025
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Dubai Airports Manage Regional Conflict, Serve 6 Million Passengers

Dubai Airports maintained global connectivity for 6 million passengers despite regional conflict causing a 20.6% drop in Q1 2026 traffic due to...

May 4, 20264 min
Dubai Airports Manage Regional Conflict, Serve 6 Million Passengers
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New Cat Island Airport Opens with Makers Air Florida Service

The Bahamas has opened the new Arthur's Town airport on Cat Island, enabling the first direct international service from Florida via Makers Air.

May 4, 20264 min
New Cat Island Airport Opens with Makers Air Florida Service
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