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Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA halts traffic at three Washington‑area airports after Virginia ATC facility evacuated over chemical smell

The FAA stopped traffic at the three primary Washington‑area airports Friday after air‑traffic controllers at a Virginia facility halted work and evacuated because of a strong chemical smell. Authorities suspended operations while the site was assessed and controllers were removed from duty.

Also: New York Times
2026-03-13T15:24:50.815995-07:00
Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

AEGEAN Posts €147.8m Net Profit in 2025; Revenue Up 5% to €1.86bn and €955.1m Cash Position

By Breitflyte: AEGEAN has reported a full-year 2025 net profit of €147.8 million on a 5.0 percent year-over-year increase in revenue to €1.86 billion. At December 31, 2025, the carrier had cash, cash equivalents, and other financial investments totaling €955.1 million.On Thursday (March 12, 2026), AEGEAN announced their fourth quarter and full-year financial results for the period ending December 31, 2025.

2026-03-13T14:25:06.537235-07:00
Europe   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airbus A320   Airlines  
Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

Wizz Air Adds A321neo, Five New Routes and Fourth Based Aircraft in Venice — 500,000 New Seats Annually

By Breitflyte: Wizz Air has expanded their Venice base with five new routes and a fourth based aircraft. The new Airbus A321neo will add 500,000 new seats annually and create new employment opportunities.On Thursday (March 12, 2026), Wizz Air, the second largest airline in Italy by market share, announced thay they are further strengthening their presence in Venice and, together with SAVE Group, announced a new phase of development for their base at Venice Marco Polo Airport.

2026-03-13T13:04:00.374152-07:00
North America   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines   Southwest Airlines   United Airlines  
PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

Southwest to End Service at Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles from 4 June 2026

By PaxEx.Aero: Scratch two airports from the Southwest Airlines route map. The carrier will halt operations at Washington-Dulles and Chicago O'Hare from 4 June 2026.

Also: Cranky Flier, The Points Guy, Airline Geeks, Airways Magazine, thebulkheadseat.com, aeroxplorer.com, upgradedpoints.com and johnnyjet.com
2026-03-13T08:54:44.633541-07:00
PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airbus A320   Airlines   Boeing 737  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Aeroflot reduces business-class seats on 22 Boeing 737-800s and seven A320s to add economy capacity

By FlightGlobal: Russian flag-carrier Aeroflot is reconfiguring nearly 30 single-aisle jets to reduce premium accommodation in favour of more economy seats. The airline will change the layout of 22 Boeing 737-800s and seven Airbus A320s.

2026-03-13T12:18:10.242838-07:00