Qantas A321 Freighter Completes WSI Operational Trial
A Qantas A321 freighter completed a trial flight at Western Sydney International, testing ground procedures before the July 27 commercial launch.
Jul 14, 20264 min
Airlines
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
Airports
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
Airports
India Launches Modified UDAN Scheme and New Jodhpur Terminal
India launched the Rs 29,000 crore Modified UDAN Scheme and a new 20-lakh capacity terminal at Jodhpur Airport to boost regional aviation connectivity.
Jul 5, 20264 min
Airlines
Ethiopia Breaks Ground on $12.5B Bishoftu Airport Mega-Hub
Ethiopia has begun construction on the $12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport to expand capacity to 110 million annual passengers.
Jul 5, 20264 min
Airlines
FAA Proposes UAFR Rules for Critical Infrastructure Sites
The FAA has proposed a new rule allowing critical infrastructure facilities to establish Unmanned Aircraft Flight Restrictions (UAFRs).
Jul 4, 20264 min
Regulatory
India Relaunches UDAN Scheme With ₹28,840 Crore Outlay
India is launching a modified UDAN scheme with a ₹28,840 crore budget to address the 50% discontinuation rate of its regional air routes.
Jul 4, 20263 min
Airlines
FAA Awards $1.776 Billion in Airport Infrastructure Grants
The FAA announced $1.776 billion in infrastructure grants across 46 states to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary and finalize the BIL funding cycle.
Jul 3, 20263 min
Regulatory
Partners Group Invests $250M in Avenue Capital Portfolio
Partners Group invested $250 million in an Avenue Capital Group continuation vehicle containing 69 mid-life commercial aircraft.
Jul 1, 20263 min
Business
Adani to Invest $2.1B in Airport City Projects
Adani Airport Holdings Limited will invest $2.1 billion to develop 22 million square feet of mixed-use infrastructure across six Indian airports.
Jun 26, 20264 min
Business
Bristol Airport Closure: ATC Systems Down After Storms
Bristol Airport grounded all flights following a total loss of ground radar and ATC communication systems caused by severe thunderstorms.
Jun 23, 20264 min
Safety
Noida International Airport Handles First Cargo Flight
Noida International Airport launched its first cargo flight on June 17, 2026, utilizing a Boeing 737-800F operated by Afcom Holdings.
Jun 18, 20264 min
Airlines
Bangladesh Reviews 8 STOL Ports for Domestic Expansion
Civil Aviation Minister Afroza Khanam announced feasibility studies for eight STOL ports to boost domestic connectivity alongside Biman's fleet growth.
Jun 18, 20264 min
Airlines
Vietnam Plans 7 New Airports by 2030 in $19B Expansion
Vietnam targets a 32-airport network by 2030, investing 485 trillion VND to increase national capacity to 220 million annual passengers.
Jun 16, 20264 min
Airlines
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
Airports
Wilson Airport Runway Revamp Costs Airlines $4.8 Million
Delayed runway rehabilitation at Wilson Airport has caused $4.8 million in losses for operators, compounding pressure ahead of the peak safari season.
Jun 16, 20264 min
Airlines
WSI Confirms October 2026 Opening Date for Passenger Flights
Western Sydney International Airport will launch cargo operations on July 26, 2026, followed by the start of passenger services on October 25, 2026.
Jun 15, 20264 min
Airlines
Wellington Airport Fire Causes 14 Flight Disruptions
A fire in a wall cavity at Wellington Airport forced a four-hour terminal evacuation on June 12, 2026, causing 14 flight diversions or cancellations.
Jun 14, 20264 min
Safety
Noida Airport Conducts IndiGo Turnaround Trial for June 15
Noida International Airport successfully completed a full-scale aircraft turnaround trial with IndiGo ahead of its June 15 commercial launch.
Jun 12, 20263 min
Airports
AVFlight Opens New Hangar at Coleman Young Airport
The first new facility at Coleman Young Municipal Airport in 60 years has opened, marking a significant step in the airport's ongoing revitalization.
Jun 4, 20264 min
Airlines