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Air Canada and WestJet Settle into SAN's New Terminal 1: What It Means for Travelers.

Air Canada and WestJet completed their move to the new Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport (SAN), marking a key milestone in the airport's expansion project.

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Air Canada and WestJet Settle into SAN's New Terminal 1: What It Means for Travelers.
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Baggage Handler Action Threatens Copenhagen Airport Flight Delays

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) faces potential flight delays after Menzies baggage handlers held a Danish union meeting, affecting airlines like British Airways and Finnair.

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Baggage Handler Action Threatens Copenhagen Airport Flight Delays
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How Cambodia’s New 4F Airport Accommodates the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747

Techo International Airport (KTI), Cambodia's new 4F-rated gateway, is operational, replacing Phnom Penh International Airport and boosting Southeast Asia's air travel capacity to 13 million passengers in Phase 1.

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How Cambodia’s New 4F Airport Accommodates the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747
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Lisbon Airport's Capacity Crisis Threatens Portugal's Tourism Economy

Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) faces a severe Lisbon airport capacity crisis, causing major delays and threatening the Portuguese economy airport infrastructure reliant on the Portugal tourism aviation strain.

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Lisbon Airport's Capacity Crisis Threatens Portugal's Tourism Economy
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Hokkaido Blizzard Forces 82 Flight Cancellations at New Chitose Airport

New Chitose Airport faced significant commercial aviation operations disruption on January 13th, as a Hokkaido blizzard caused 82 flight cancellations impacting thousands of passengers.

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Hokkaido Blizzard Forces 82 Flight Cancellations at New Chitose Airport
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What Massive New Terminal Will Boost Singapore Changi Airport Capacity?

Singapore Changi Airport Group confirms construction of the massive Terminal 5 (T5) project, set to add 50 million annual passenger capacity by the mid-2030s.

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What Massive New Terminal Will Boost Singapore Changi Airport Capacity?
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India Showcases Apache, LCH Prachand, and Advanced Drone Tech at Parade

Indian Army's latest Apache attack helicopters and indigenous LCH Prachand led a defense technology showcase, highlighting drone and missile systems.

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India Showcases Apache, LCH Prachand, and Advanced Drone Tech at Parade
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Gatwick Airport's £2.2 Billion Northern Runway Project Gets Final UK Approval

Gatwick Airport's £2.2 billion Northern Runway Project, approved by the UK Transport Secretary, will increase capacity to 75-80 million passengers by 2029, but faces a High Court legal challenge.

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Gatwick Airport's £2.2 Billion Northern Runway Project Gets Final UK Approval
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Ethiopia Breaks Ground on Bishoftu Mega-Airport: Africa's New $12.5 Billion Hub

Ethiopian Airlines and the government broke ground on the $12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport near Addis Ababa, set to become Africa's largest aviation hub by 2030.

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Ethiopia Breaks Ground on Bishoftu Mega-Airport: Africa's New $12.5 Billion Hub
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Ethiopia Launches $12.5 Billion Mega-Airport to Boost African Aviation Hub Status

Ethiopia begins construction on a new $12.5 billion mega-airport near Addis Ababa, solidifying its role as a premier African aviation hub.

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Ethiopia Launches $12.5 Billion Mega-Airport to Boost African Aviation Hub Status
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How Did Shannon Airport Achieve Its Highest Passenger Numbers in 16 Years?

The Shannon Airport Group confirmed 2.3 million passengers in 2025, a 9% increase and its highest traffic in 16 years, fueled by new routes, airline growth, and over €20M investment.

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How Did Shannon Airport Achieve Its Highest Passenger Numbers in 16 Years?
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What Massive New Terminal and Runway Capacity Means for Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Dubai Airports is maximizing DXB passenger traffic capacity to 120 million before transitioning to the $35 billion Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) expansion.

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What Massive New Terminal and Runway Capacity Means for Dubai International Airport (DXB)
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Ghana Airport Security Faces Scrutiny After 2,000+ Weapon Interceptions

Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) faces scrutiny over an Auditor-General's report revealing over 2,000 weapon and ammunition interceptions in 2023, prompting policy clarification before Parliament.

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Ghana Airport Security Faces Scrutiny After 2,000+ Weapon Interceptions
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American Airlines Disturbance in Miami Highlights FAA Unruly Passenger Fines

American Airlines faced a passenger disturbance at Miami International Airport (MIA) after two reportedly intoxicated individuals refused crew instructions, underscoring the FAA's zero-tolerance policy against unruly behavior on flights.

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American Airlines Disturbance in Miami Highlights FAA Unruly Passenger Fines
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Icy Conditions Force Four Major Central European Airports to Halt Operations

Four major Central European airports—Budapest, Vienna, Bratislava, and Prague—temporarily closed or restricted operations on Tuesday due to severe icy conditions, causing widespread flight delays and travel chaos.

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Icy Conditions Force Four Major Central European Airports to Halt Operations
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Why Did the FAA Ground Flights at Dallas Love Field on Tuesday?

The FAA issued a temporary ground stop for Dallas Love Field (DAL) flights after a fire alarm, caused by overheating HVAC equipment, forced a terminal evacuation, leading to Southwest Airlines delays.

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Why Did the FAA Ground Flights at Dallas Love Field on Tuesday?
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When Will Singapore Changi Airport's Mega Terminal 5 Finally Open?

Singapore Changi Airport's Terminal 5, a 50 million passenger capacity mega-terminal, is now slated to open in the mid-2030s, significantly boosting the global air hub.

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When Will Singapore Changi Airport's Mega Terminal 5 Finally Open?
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High Court Action Forces DAA to Pause Kenny Jacobs Conduct Investigation

DAA, operator of Dublin and Cork airports, pauses its CEO Kenny Jacobs investigation pending his High Court challenge against suspension over conduct allegations.

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High Court Action Forces DAA to Pause Kenny Jacobs Conduct Investigation
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Dubai Unveils $35 Billion Plan for World's Largest Airport Hub

Dubai Airports announced a $35 billion expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to create the world's largest hub with 260M annual passenger capacity.

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Dubai Unveils $35 Billion Plan for World's Largest Airport Hub
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Heavy Rain Forces Diversions, Delays for 109 Flights at Soekarno-Hatta Airport

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport operations were severely impacted Monday by heavy rain, delaying 109 flights and diverting 31 others, according to airport management.

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Heavy Rain Forces Diversions, Delays for 109 Flights at Soekarno-Hatta Airport
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