Airport
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The aviation network in New York has been thrown into disarray as powerful winter Storm Hernando sweeps across the Northeast, forcing the cancellation of thousands of flights and bringing operations at the region’s busiest airports to a near halt. The blizzard, described by forecasters as potentially historic, has buried the city under more than a…
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London Gatwick Airport’s £2.2bn plan to bring its Northern Runway into routine use is heading for a decisive legal battle this week, as environmental campaigners seek to overturn the government’s approval for the project. The High Court hearing, which begins on Tuesday, marks the most significant challenge yet to the airport’s long‑term expansion strategy —…
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Dublin Airport has marked the busiest year in its 85‑year history, with a record 36.4 million passengers passing through its terminals in 2025. The figure, confirmed by airport operator daa, represents a 5.1% increase on 2024 and underscores the airport’s growing role as a major European hub for both short‑haul and long‑haul travel. The milestone…
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London Stansted Airport has celebrated the busiest year in its history, surpassing the 30‑million‑passenger milestone for the first time and cementing its position as one of the UK’s fastest‑growing major airports. According to the airport’s latest figures, 2025 delivered unprecedented demand, expanded route networks, and a surge in festive-season travel that pushed annual volumes to…
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As of January 10, 2026, Ethiopian Airlines Group have celebrated the commencement of construction for Ethiopia’s new international airport, Bishoftu International Airport. Meanwhile, the new gateway taking shape is Bishoftu International Airport. It is located in the town of Bishoftu, approximately 28 kilometres away from the city centre of Addis Ababa. Multiple key guests attended…
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Dubai International Airport (DXB) has officially claimed the title of the world’s busiest airport by scheduled seat capacity, overtaking Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) for the first time in modern aviation history. According to fresh OAG data, DXB handled 5.5 million seats in January 2026, surpassing Atlanta’s 4.9 million during the same period. It’s a…
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Riga Airport closed 2025 with a stable operational performance, maintaining passenger volumes and delivering solid cargo growth despite a year shaped by geopolitical uncertainty and economic pressures. Preliminary data confirms the airport handled just over 7.1 million passengers, broadly matching 2024 levels, while cargo throughput increased by 7%, underscoring the airport’s resilience in a challenging…
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Guernsey has decided to deny Loganair the licences needed to operate flights to Jersey and Southampton, which has triggered a significant shake‑up in the Channel Islands’ aviation landscape, leaving the Scottish carrier with no option but to withdraw entirely from the island from mid‑January. The move effectively hands Aurigny, the States‑owned airline, a temporary monopoly…
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What are the top 50 airports in 2026? Discover the global hubs leading in smart technology, passenger experience, and operational excellence. Travel and Tour World (TTW) has released its 2026 ranking of the world’s 50 best airports, highlighting the hubs that are redefining operational excellence through digital transformation, automation, and passenger‑centric innovation. The list reflects…
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Greece’s aviation system was thrown into turmoil on Sunday after a major technical failure in the radio frequency infrastructure serving the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR) forced widespread delays, cancellations, and the temporary grounding of aircraft across the country. The disruption, described by authorities as “a technical issue of unprecedented scale,” rippled through the nation’s…