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Airport Runway Safety Systems Market Will Reach $4.65 Billion by 2032.

The global market for airport runway safety systems is forecast to achieve a valuation of $4.65 billion by 2032, driven by increased international traffic

Dec 18, 20251 min
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Airport Runway Safety Systems Market Will Reach $4.65 Billion by 2032.
SAFETY

India’s CCI reviews IndiGo for antitrust abuse after 4,500 flight cancellations

India’s Competition Commission is reviewing budget carrier IndiGo for alleged antitrust violations stemming from 4,500 recent flight cancellations.

Dec 18, 20252 min
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India’s CCI reviews IndiGo for antitrust abuse after 4,500 flight cancellations
REGULATORY

Indian Airports Lead Asia in Biometric Adoption, Confirms SITA President

Indian airports are significantly ahead of Asian peers in adopting biometric technology for passenger processing, confirms SITA.

Dec 18, 20251 min
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Indian Airports Lead Asia in Biometric Adoption, Confirms SITA President
AIRPORTS

American Airlines launches US service with the long-range Airbus A321XLR.

American Airlines commenced its inaugural flight of the long-range Airbus A321XLR, connecting JFK and LAX on Thursday.

Dec 18, 20251 min
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American Airlines launches US service with the long-range Airbus A321XLR.
AIRLINES

IndiGo warns passengers of potential UAE flight disruptions due to weather.

IndiGo issued a travel advisory for December 18 warning passengers of potential flight disruptions due to adverse weather in the UAE.

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IndiGo warns passengers of potential UAE flight disruptions due to weather.
AIRLINES

Record 122 Million Travelers Expected During Busiest Holiday Season

AAA forecasts 122 million travelers will fly and drive between December 20 and January 1, setting a new record.

Dec 18, 20252 min
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Record 122 Million Travelers Expected During Busiest Holiday Season
AIRLINES

IndiGo restores 2,200 daily flights as CEO Elbers declares crisis over.

IndiGo has restored its network to 2,200 daily flights, prompting CEO Pieter Elbers to state that the worst is behind the carrier.

Dec 18, 20252 min
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IndiGo restores 2,200 daily flights as CEO Elbers declares crisis over.
AIRLINES

Dense fog severely disrupts Delhi-NCR air traffic, causing major flight delays.

Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi faced widespread operational disruptions Thursday due to dense fog and critically low visibility.

Dec 18, 20252 min
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Dense fog severely disrupts Delhi-NCR air traffic, causing major flight delays.
AIRPORTS

CIAL facilitates safe emergency landing for diverted Air India Express flight

Air India Express flight IX 398, traveling from Jeddah to Calicut, diverted and made a safe emergency landing at Kochi.

Dec 18, 20251 min
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CIAL facilitates safe emergency landing for diverted Air India Express flight
SAFETY

Thermal runaway of lithium-ion battery caused Virgin Australia flight fire

Australia's transport safety regulator confirmed a lithium-ion power bank caused the overhead locker fire on a Virgin Australia flight.

Dec 18, 20251 min
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Thermal runaway of lithium-ion battery caused Virgin Australia flight fire
SAFETY

Porter Airlines launches new Embraer E195-E2 service from Toronto and Ottawa to

Porter Airlines launched inaugural non-stop service to Grand Cayman from Toronto and Ottawa using the Embraer E195-E2.

Dec 18, 20252 min
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Porter Airlines launches new Embraer E195-E2 service from Toronto and Ottawa to
AIRLINES

Passenger attempts to open Alaska Airlines cabin door, restrained by crew.

Alaska Airlines passengers restrained an erratic traveler who attempted to open a cabin door while the aircraft was airborne.

Dec 18, 20251 min
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Passenger attempts to open Alaska Airlines cabin door, restrained by crew.
SAFETY

IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet issue alerts as dense fog cancels flights

Dense fog caused widespread flight delays and 27 cancellations at Delhi Airport, prompting airline travel advisories.

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IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet issue alerts as dense fog cancels flights
AIRLINES

IndiGo cancels 11 flights at Chandigarh Airport due to dense fog disruption.

IndiGo cancelled 11 flights at Chandigarh Airport as severe dense fog drastically reduced visibility across Northern India.

Dec 18, 20251 min
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IndiGo cancels 11 flights at Chandigarh Airport due to dense fog disruption.
AIRLINES

Oakland International Airport now permits non-ticketed visitors past security.

Oakland International Airport (OAK) now allows non-ticketed visitors to obtain gate passes and clear TSA security for goodbyes.

Dec 18, 20251 min
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Oakland International Airport now permits non-ticketed visitors past security.
AIRPORTS

Delta Air Lines President Glen Hauenstein Announces 2026 Retirement

Delta Air Lines President Glen Hauenstein will retire in 2026 after a significant career leading the carrier's commercial strategy.

Dec 18, 20251 min
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Delta Air Lines President Glen Hauenstein Announces 2026 Retirement
AIRLINES

US admits controller, pilot failures caused deadly DCA mid-air collision

The US government admitted that collective failures by pilots and an air traffic controller caused the deadly mid-air collision near DCA.

Dec 18, 20252 min
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US admits controller, pilot failures caused deadly DCA mid-air collision
SAFETY

Philippine Airlines establishes direct Guam-Cebu service starting December 16.

Philippine Airlines launched the only direct, thrice-weekly air link between Guam and Cebu, Philippines, beginning December 16.

Dec 18, 20251 min
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Philippine Airlines establishes direct Guam-Cebu service starting December 16.
AIRLINES

China launches island-wide special customs zone in Hainan Free Trade Port.

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng inaugurated the special customs operations across the entire Hainan Free Trade Port.

Dec 18, 20251 min
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China launches island-wide special customs zone in Hainan Free Trade Port.
REGULATORY

Camfil: High-Efficiency Filtration is Essential for Airport Air Quality and Health

Camfil urges global airports to adopt zone-specific, high-efficiency filtration systems to combat aircraft exhaust and traffic pollutants affecting

Dec 18, 20252 min
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Camfil: High-Efficiency Filtration is Essential for Airport Air Quality and Health
AIRPORTS