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.
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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.
Passengers traveling with Qatar Airways (QR) from Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) can now enjoy a faster connection experience after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) expanded its International Remote Baggage Screening program to the airline’s New York service.
This year’s top five airports in the 60–70 million passenger category represent some of the most respected names in aviation.
India is accelerating plans to reshape its international aviation network with a proposed hub-and-spoke system covering 44 airports, including four major hub airports, as the government seeks to strengthen global connectivity and improve travel from smaller cities.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) temporarily lost its water supply on one of the busiest weekends of the summer holiday season, disrupting operations across both terminals.
Here are the top 10 best airports in the world handling between 50 and 60 million passengers in 2026.
Hong Kong Air Cargo (RH) will launch weekly round-trip charter flights between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) from August 10, 2026, opening a fresh trade lane linking East and South Asia.