Cabin crew on a Thai Airways (TG) Airbus A320 temporarily closed the aircraft’s main boarding door after a group of passengers rushed onto the jet bridge while attempting to get close to a celebrity at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK).
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Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), one of the busiest international gateways in the United States, is set for a sweeping $22 billion transformation that aims to modernize aging infrastructure while preserving its iconic architectural identity.
Akasa Air (QP) has expressed support for a proposal that could allow airport operators in India to own airlines, with Chief Executive Officer Vinay Dube saying the government will carefully evaluate all relevant considerations before making a final decision.
American Airlines (AA) has selected Austrian catering company DO & CO Aktiengesellschaft as its permanent caterer at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), ending 5 months of stopgap arrangements at the carrier’s largest international outstation.
Passengers traveling on Ryanair (FR) flight FR6359 from Krakow Airport (KRK) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) faced a delay of more than 15 hours after a technical issue disrupted operations.
Saudi Arabia performs particularly strongly with two airports in the top five, while Oman, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates also feature prominently.
The Airports Authority of India has completed the tender process for 11 new Flying Training Organisation slots at seven of its airports. The expansion is projected to add up to 120 training aircraft and lift annual output to about 1,500 aviation professionals, as India works to meet a requirement of over 30,000 additional pilots in the next decade.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (BHO) at Bhogapuram near Visakhapatnam (VTZ) in Andhra Pradesh.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) is preparing for a major transformation after securing a long-term agreement with Qantas (QF) that supports a A$4.5 billion international terminal expansion and the airport’s long-awaited third runway.
The long-running debate over expanding Heathrow Airport (LHR) has intensified again as the UK government advances plans for a third runway.