Aviation News

Europe Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

ch-aviation • Armin Kific

Chios airport to close until March 15, 2027, for runway and infrastructure upgrades

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority plans to close Chios airport through March 15, 2027, while runway and infrastructure upgrades are carried out. The work is scheduled ahead of the island’s 2027 summer season, temporarily removing the airport from service during the improvement program.

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2026-10-21T21:55:52.211432-07:00

Commercial Space Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Bloomberg • David Fickling

Musk Is Getting It Wrong on India’s Space Oligarchs

By Bloomberg: Elon Musk may have many strengths. Self-awareness is not one of them.

1 Source

2026-10-21T22:05:02.127160-07:00

Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines Southwest Airlines

Reuters • Nandan Mandayam, Rajesh Kumar Singh

Southwest Airlines cuts profit forecast as fuel costs overshadow turnaround gains

By Reuters: Southwest Airlines sharply cut its annual profit forecast on ‌Wednesday, as surging fuel costs overshadowed gains from higher airfares and a business overhaul.

Also: FlightGlobal

2 Sources

2026-10-21T14:04:32.821151-07:00

PaxEx Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management United Airlines

Airport World

Sneak preview of United’s new Terminal B North Concourse at IAH

By Airport World: United today previewed its new Terminal B North Concourse at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), a three-level, 765,000 square-foot, 22 mainline gate facility that opens to the public tomorrow.

Runway Girl

First look at Terminal B North and massive United Club at Houston IAH

2 Sources

2026-10-21T10:35:04.651807-07:00

M&A Commercial Space

Bloomberg • Carmen Arroyo, Kara Carlson, Michelle F Davis, Ryan Gould

Musk Tries to Lock In His Tesla-SpaceX Dream Before Trump’s Exit

By Bloomberg: Time is running out to pull off the $3.7 trillion merger before political and financial environments take a turn.

Wall Street Journal

SpaceX and Tesla Are Joined at the Hip. A Merger Would Make It Formal.

Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: Musk’s public endorsement of SpaceX-Tesla deal may throw a wrench in talks

Also: Seeking Alpha

5 Sources

2026-10-21T18:05:00.060776-07:00

Middle East Airports Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Wall Street Journal • Abeer Ayyoub, James T. Areddy

One Person Killed and 8 Injured in Airport Attack in Saudi Arabia

By Wall Street Journal: Authorities in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday blamed Iran-backed Houthi militants for a new attack on a civilian airport that resulted in casualties, as the U.S.

Also: koreatimes.co.kr

3 Sources

2026-10-21T18:49:12.486038-07:00

Aircraft Finance & Leasing Airlines

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Korean Air issues $300mn five-year Eurobond

By ch-aviation: Korean Air (KE, Seoul Incheon) has priced a USD300 million five-year Eurobond guaranteed by state-owned Korea Development Bank.

1 Source

2026-10-21T20:04:57.234468-07:00

Orders Airlines ATR

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Gov't eyes more Twin Otters and ATRs for Air Vanuatu

By ch-aviation: The government of Vanuatu is considering acquiring more DHC-6-300s and ATR - Avions de Transport Régional turboprops for Air Vanuatu (NF, Port Vila) as part of ongoing efforts to rebuild the flag carrier's domestic operations following its liquidation in 2024.

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2026-10-21T19:34:54.563791-07:00

Chios airport to close until March 15, 2027, for runway and infrastructure upgrades

Musk Is Getting It Wrong on India’s Space Oligarchs

Southwest Airlines cuts profit forecast as fuel costs overshadow turnaround gains

Sneak preview of United’s new Terminal B North Concourse at IAH

First look at Terminal B North and massive United Club at Houston IAH

Musk Tries to Lock In His Tesla-SpaceX Dream Before Trump’s Exit

SpaceX and Tesla Are Joined at the Hip. A Merger Would Make It Formal.

EXCLUSIVE: Musk’s public endorsement of SpaceX-Tesla deal may throw a wrench in talks

One Person Killed and 8 Injured in Airport Attack in Saudi Arabia

Korean Air issues $300mn five-year Eurobond

Gov't eyes more Twin Otters and ATRs for Air Vanuatu

Musk Is Getting It Wrong on India’s Space Oligarchs

Chios, Greece to close until late 1Q27 for runway upgrade

Southwest Airlines cuts profit forecast as fuel costs overshadow turnaround gains

Sneak preview of United’s new Terminal B North Concourse at IAH

Korean Air issues $300mn five-year Eurobond

Gov't eyes more Twin Otters and ATRs for Air Vanuatu

S Korea's Sirius Airlines finds buyer but licence at risk

Sustainability Is Key for Future of Business Aviation

New Tecnam chief details private aviation push and US expansion plan

Boeing Business Jet First To Get Airmont Live TV via DPI Labs

GE Aerospace raises outlook as engine demand holds; Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 cleared for passenger service

Archer completes piloted Midnight eVTOL flights over San Francisco Bay, with Los Angeles demonstrations next

Ryanair warns European airfares could rise up to 20% in 2027 as fuel costs pressure airlines

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