Tamil Nadu has scrapped the Parandur greenfield airport project, but Chennai still needs additional aviation capacity. With Manellore and Cheyyur under consideration, the state now faces another long process involving feasibility studies, land acquisition, environmental approvals and construction.
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Riyadh Air has shared photos of HZ-RXAK, its first production Boeing 787-9 in the airline’s distinctive indigo and lavender livery.
Southwest Airlines (WN) is preparing its largest-ever summer schedule for 2027, with an 11-route expansion centered on Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), Nashville International Airport (BNA), and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
American Airlines (AA) is approaching the final stage of a seven-month catering disruption at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), with local catering expected to return across its operation by the end of October 2026.
A 71-year-old passenger died following a medical emergency aboard a United Airlines flight from Japan to the United States, forcing the Boeing 787-9 to divert to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
American Airlines (AA) passengers traveling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kahului Airport (OGG) faced a lengthy disruption on October 2 after their flight returned to Los Angeles because of a mechanical problem.
United Flight UA884 from Washington Dulles to Rome was canceled around 4:00 AM after nearly 12 hours of delays involving a cockpit fault, thunderstorms, crew duty limits, a door-seal problem, and a pushback tug incident. Passengers were rebooked on UA3028, which departed 6:55 PM Saturday, more than 25 hours after the original scheduled departure. One passenger reported receiving a $175 voucher.
Vilnius Airport (VNO) was temporarily closed on October 3 after Lithuanian authorities detected an unidentified airborne object approaching from the direction of Belarus, triggering a yellow-level air alert.
British Airways (BA) has won a £5.78 million tax dispute with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) over hotel accommodation provided to cabin crew at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) during back-to-back transatlantic rotations.
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) will gain new direct connections to Riyadh and Bahrain from October 27, 2026, as Air India Express (IX) expands its services between Kerala and the Gulf region.