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Mumbai International Airport Ltd has instructed select Gulf carriers to transfer their international flights to Navi Mumbai from Summer 2027. The temporary arrangement will support Terminal 1 redevelopment at Mumbai airport, which is expected to reduce its annual passenger-handling capacity by five million.
Dubai International Airport has retained its position as the world’s busiest international airport for scheduled capacity in November 2026, with approximately 8.94 million seats in both directions.
India needs three large national airlines to compete with global carriers and improve direct international connectivity, says Adani Airports CEO Arun Bansal.
Delta Air Lines is challenging Heathrow Airport’s plan to relocate its operations from Terminal 3 to Terminal 4 in 2028. The decision would separate Delta from joint venture partner Virgin Atlantic, raising concerns about passenger connections, shared airport operations and competition on transatlantic routes.
Uttar Pradesh is planning a dedicated ‘Singapore City’ near Noida International Airport (DXN), as the state looks to attract foreign investment in advanced manufacturing, logistics and technology.
Digi Yatra has commenced international passenger trials at seven Indian airports for eligible Indian nationals holding e-passports. The programme covers selected international flights operated by Air India and IndiGo, allowing passengers to use biometric verification at designated airport checkpoints. The trials will run through December 2026, with passenger feedback guiding plans for a wider rollout in 2027.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has overtaken Shanghai Pudong to become China’s busiest airport in the first nine months of 2026, handling more than 67 million passengers following its US$8.1 billion expansion.
Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) and The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) have signed an agreement to develop eight hotels with more than 2,000 rooms across four Indian cities.
Ilulissat’s new international airport opened on 29 October 2026, completing Greenland’s latest airport expansion. Its 2,200-metre runway supports larger aircraft and new direct connections between Copenhagen, North Greenland and international tourism markets.