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159 articlesPage 1 of 8Updated Aug 17, 2026

IndiGo Opens Commercial Flights at Bhogapuram

IndiGo launched the first commercial flight to the new Rs 5,700 crore Bhogapuram Airport, shifting civilian traffic from the old civil enclave.

Aug 17, 20265 min
IndiGo Opens Commercial Flights at Bhogapuram
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Sydney Airport Master Plan 2045 Approved

The Australian government approved Sydney Airport's Master Plan 2045, enabling terminal integration to handle 72.6 million passengers by 2045.

Aug 17, 20265 min
Sydney Airport Master Plan 2045 Approved
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Visakhapatnam Airport Ends Commercial Flights for 30 Years

Visakhapatnam Airport ended scheduled commercial flights ahead of Bhogapuram's opening, triggering a 30-year moratorium on civil operations.

Aug 17, 20265 min
Visakhapatnam Airport Ends Commercial Flights for 30 Years
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NMIA Approves 13 Airlines for Cargo Operations

NMIA has approved 13 international airlines to launch freighter flights, accelerating Mumbai's transition to a dual-airport cargo system.

Aug 17, 20265 min
NMIA Approves 13 Airlines for Cargo Operations
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Hong Kong Air Cargo Lands First Navi Mumbai Freighter

Hong Kong Air Cargo launched flights to Navi Mumbai, marking the airport's first international freighter service with 6 weekly movements.

Aug 17, 20265 min
Hong Kong Air Cargo Lands First Navi Mumbai Freighter
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ENAC Suspends Catania Flights Amid Mount Etna Eruption

ENAC suspended operations at Catania Airport due to a Mount Etna eruption, resulting in 700 flight cancellations and massive regional diversions.

Aug 13, 20265 min
ENAC Suspends Catania Flights Amid Mount Etna Eruption
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Ethiopian Airlines Delays $12.5B Bishoftu Airport Bids

Ethiopian Airlines postponed bidding for its $12.5 billion Bishoftu Airport to early January 2027 to allow contractors more time.

Aug 5, 20265 min
Ethiopian Airlines Delays $12.5B Bishoftu Airport Bids
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Gatwick Clears Legal Hurdle for £2.2B Runway Expansion

The UK Court of Appeal cleared Gatwick's £2.2 billion Northern Runway expansion, rejecting environmental challenges to enable routine service by 2030.

Aug 5, 20265 min
Gatwick Clears Legal Hurdle for £2.2B Runway Expansion
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FAA Awards $870 Million for US Airport Upgrades

The FAA awarded $870 million across 339 grants to modernize airport infrastructure and enhance safety in 44 states.

Aug 4, 20265 min
FAA Awards $870 Million for US Airport Upgrades
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Fraport Cuts 2026 Frankfurt Airport Forecast to 63.2M

Fraport lowered its 2026 passenger forecast to 63.2 million as strikes and geopolitical tensions impact Frankfurt Airport traffic.

Jul 20, 20266 min
Fraport Cuts 2026 Frankfurt Airport Forecast to 63.2M
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Long Thanh Airport Opens December 1 to Challenge Changi

Long Thanh International Airport will begin commercial operations on December 1, 2026, marking the start of Vietnam's shift to a dual-airport hub system.

Jul 15, 20264 min
Long Thanh Airport Opens December 1 to Challenge Changi
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Hollywood Burbank Airport Terminal Project Nears 2026 Opening

The $1.3 billion Elevate BUR replacement terminal is set to open in October 2026, featuring modern safety upgrades and a 355,000-square-foot facility.

Jul 9, 20264 min
Hollywood Burbank Airport Terminal Project Nears 2026 Opening
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Incheon Airport Hits 1 Billion Passenger Milestone

Incheon International Airport reached 1 billion cumulative passengers in 25 years, outpacing major global hubs in speed of growth.

Jul 7, 20263 min
Incheon Airport Hits 1 Billion Passenger Milestone
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Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport Plans $32M Modernization

Morocco launched a $32 million competition to modernize Casablanca's Mohammed V International Airport ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Jul 7, 20264 min
Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport Plans $32M Modernization
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Chennai Airport Passengers Demand More Aerobridges

Passengers at Chennai Airport are calling for increased aerobridge use after recurring assignments to remote parking bays cause significant inconvenience.

Jun 27, 20263 min
Chennai Airport Passengers Demand More Aerobridges
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Al Maktoum International Airport Hits Key 2032 Milestones

Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport is progressing on a $35 billion expansion to reach a 150-million passenger capacity by 2032.

Jun 23, 20264 min
Al Maktoum International Airport Hits Key 2032 Milestones
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Tocumen International Airport Posts 15% Growth in 2026

Tocumen International Airport handled 9.5 million passengers in the first five months of 2026, marking a 15% year-over-year increase in traffic.

Jun 23, 20263 min
Tocumen International Airport Posts 15% Growth in 2026
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Pittsfield Municipal Airport: A Century of Aviation Growth

Pittsfield Municipal Airport has evolved from a 1931 barnstorming venue to a modern corporate facility with a 5,792-foot runway.

Jun 20, 20263 min
Pittsfield Municipal Airport: A Century of Aviation Growth
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Guwahati Airport Reviews Infrastructure Ahead of State Visit

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inspected the new terminal at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport ahead of a potential diplomatic...

Jun 16, 20263 min
Guwahati Airport Reviews Infrastructure Ahead of State Visit
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Jammu Airport Marks Yatri Suvidha Diwas With Growth Focus

Jammu Airport celebrated Yatri Suvidha Diwas with community initiatives, highlighting a decade of expansion that increased passenger capacity to 2.6...

Jun 16, 20263 min
Jammu Airport Marks Yatri Suvidha Diwas With Growth Focus
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