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Aleppo airport closed to all air traffic amid renewed fighting between government and SDF

The Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation has closed Aleppo International Airport to all air traffic after renewed fighting between government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. The closure suspends civilian, cargo and overflight operations in and out of Aleppo until further notice.

2026-01-09T01:09:11.341770-08:00

Reuters

Report: Concrete mound at runway end likely made December 2024 Jeju Air crash fatal

2026-01-08T21:59:43.435846-08:00

Independent.ie

Aer Lingus to close Manchester base, end transatlantic services from UK hub after 31 March 2026

2026-01-08T11:35:47.721651-08:00

Aviation Source

Munich posts largest absolute passenger increase among German‑speaking countries in 2025

2026-01-08T15:47:51.430523-08:00

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Aleppo airport closed to all air traffic amid renewed fighting between government and SDF The Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation has closed Aleppo International Airport to all air traffic after renewed fighting between government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. The closure suspends civilian, cargo and overflight operations in and out of Aleppo until further notice.

2026-01-09T01:09:11.341770-08:00

Aleppo airport closed to all air traffic amid renewed fighting between government and SDF

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Report: Concrete mound at runway end likely made December 2024 Jeju Air crash fatal A South Korean government-commissioned report has concluded the December 2024 Jeju Air crash that killed 179 passengers likely would not have been fatal had a concrete mound not been located at the runway end, an opposition lawmaker said on Friday.

2026-01-08T21:59:43.435846-08:00

Report: Concrete mound at runway end likely made December 2024 Jeju Air crash fatal

Aviation Source

Munich posts largest absolute passenger increase among German‑speaking countries in 2025 Munich Airport recorded the largest absolute increase in passenger numbers among German‑speaking countries in 2025, posting significant traffic growth compared with regional peers. The surge highlights Munich's expanding role in European connectivity as passenger volumes rebound across multiple markets in 2025.

2026-01-08T15:47:51.430523-08:00

Munich posts largest absolute passenger increase among German‑speaking countries in 2025

AeroTime

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GAO: FAA still short of air-traffic controllers despite ~200,000 applicants; workforce down 6% since FY2015 The GAO finds the FAA still lacks enough air-traffic controllers despite roughly 200,000 applicants, blaming lengthy training pipelines, high attrition and strict age limits. It reports the active controller workforce fell about 6% between FY2015 and FY2025, leaving persistent staffing gaps across the U.S. system.

2026-01-08T11:57:10.760405-08:00

GAO: FAA still short of air-traffic controllers despite ~200,000 applicants; workforce down 6% since FY2015

Independent.ie

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Aer Lingus to close Manchester base, end transatlantic services from UK hub after 31 March 2026 Aer Lingus will close its Manchester base and cease transatlantic services from the airport after 31 March 2026, affecting around 200 staff; the carrier is offering transfers inside IAG and has halted sales on Manchester services to New York (JFK), Orlando (MCO) and Barbados (BGI) while shifting capacity to Dublin.

2026-01-08T11:35:47.721651-08:00

Aer Lingus to close Manchester base, end transatlantic services from UK hub after 31 March 2026

AINonline

Signature Aviation to build and operate FBO at Guanacaste (Liberia) Airport, Costa Rica Signature Aviation will expand into Costa Rica through a partnership to construct and operate a general and business aviation terminal at Guanacaste (Liberia) Airport. The new FBO will deliver fixed‑base services, ground handling and private terminal facilities under Signature’s global network.

2026-01-08T11:19:05.928454-08:00

Signature Aviation to build and operate FBO at Guanacaste (Liberia) Airport, Costa Rica

AINonline

Watchdog: Safety Oversight and ATC Modernization Are Top Challenges Facing the FAA A federal watchdog says safety oversight and air-traffic control modernization are the FAA's top challenges, finding safety was a common problem across transportation modes. The report warns these gaps complicate modernization efforts and oversight responsibilities, raising urgency around funding, staffing and program delivery.

2026-01-08T11:19:05.748527-08:00

Watchdog: Safety Oversight and ATC Modernization Are Top Challenges Facing the FAA

AINonline

Hermeus moves Quarterhorse to Spaceport America for first uncrewed supersonic flight trials Hermeus has relocated its Quarterhorse demonstrator to Spaceport America to begin the company’s first uncrewed supersonic flight trials. The move places the prototype at the test site ahead of planned flight testing designed to validate high‑speed performance, systems integration and airworthiness metrics.

2026-01-08T10:54:51.856683-08:00

Hermeus moves Quarterhorse to Spaceport America for first uncrewed supersonic flight trials

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Aleppo airport closed to all air traffic amid renewed fighting between government and SDF

Report: Concrete mound at runway end likely made December 2024 Jeju Air crash fatal

Aer Lingus to close Manchester base, end transatlantic services from UK hub after 31 March 2026

Munich posts largest absolute passenger increase among German‑speaking countries in 2025

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