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Dunhuang expands air links for the 2025-2026 winter season; direct flights to Beijing and Shanghai aim to boost off-season tourism in Gansu Province.
SPIE Belgium completed a massive lighting overhaul at Charleroi Airport; the project replaced 200km of cables to boost safety and energy efficiency.
LanzaTech Global chose Humberside for its £600 million DRAGON II facility; the site will produce sustainable aviation fuel to help meet UK climate goals.
American Airlines faces scrutiny over accessibility after reports of damaged wheelchairs and inadequate aisle chairs on international long-haul routes.
PNG Air added a new ATR 72-600 named Wewak to its fleet; the move aims to modernize regional travel and improve on-time performance across Papua New Guinea.
Khalifa University unveiled the FALCON-II and MANTA-ANN autonomous prototypes at UMEX 2026 to advance the UAE's sustainable aviation and safety goals.
Qantas and Airbus launched a major investment to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel production; the move aims to secure Australia's green energy future.
India is evolving into a global aerospace hub as the first locally built Airbus C295 prepares for a 2026 rollout, marking a shift toward domestic production.
Starsky Airlines Fokker 50 passengers survived an emergency ditching in the Indian Ocean after a technical failure forced a return to Mogadishu airport.
Rosaviatsia suspended Russian flights to Cuba due to a severe jet fuel shortage; airlines like Rossiya are now running rescue trips for 4,000 tourists.
Dubai International Airport handled a record 95.2 million passengers in 2025; India remained the top market with 11.9 million travelers across major routes.
The FAA and US military face safety challenges as anti-drone weapons at Fort Bliss reportedly caused flight disruptions at El Paso International Airport.
Enugu Air added a new Embraer 195 to its fleet; the XEJET-operated jet aims to boost regional travel and economic growth across Nigeria's eastern hubs.
Southwest Airlines will launch ultra-fast Starlink WiFi this summer, with plans to equip over 300 aircraft by the end of 2026 to improve connectivity.
Lufthansa grounded hundreds of flights at major German hubs due to a 24-hour strike by pilots and cabin crew over ongoing pay and pension disputes.
The FAA awarded Peraton a $1.5 billion contract to manage a $12.5 billion air traffic control overhaul after President Trump secured a $200 million discount.
The FAA closed El Paso airspace after reports of Mexican cartel drone activity; the move highlights rising security risks for commercial aviation.
The FAA is rolling out advanced surface radar technology to prevent runway incursions and improve safety at major commercial airports across the nation.
United Airlines flew a passenger to Tokyo instead of Nicaragua after a boarding error; the carrier provided a $1,000 credit following the 8,000-mile detour.
QuantumScape is targeting the aviation and drone markets with its new Eagle Line production facility; the firm reported $970.8 million in year-end liquidity.