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Adani Airports urges India to lift foreign-carrier seat caps to accelerate hub ambitions

Adani Airports urged New Delhi to ease limits on the number of seats foreign carriers can sell on flights to and from India, saying the restrictions block its push to develop the country into a global aviation hub and frustrate international airlines. Domestic carriers support the government’s protectionist stance.

2026-01-28T12:10:12.029609-08:00

Flying Magazine

NTSB Pins Multiple Causes in KDCA Midair Collision After Eight‑Hour Hearing

2026-01-28T10:34:58.299663-08:00

Airways Magazine

Competing Redesigns Unveiled for Washington Dulles’ Saarinen Terminal

2026-01-28T08:59:14.995063-08:00

AINonline

Xi orders a fast track for UAS and eVTOLs in push for a 'low‑altitude economic revolution'

2026-01-28T07:19:24.470852-08:00

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Adani Airports urges India to lift foreign-carrier seat caps to accelerate hub ambitions Adani Airports urged New Delhi to ease limits on the number of seats foreign carriers can sell on flights to and from India, saying the restrictions block its push to develop the country into a global aviation hub and frustrate international airlines. Domestic carriers support the government’s protectionist stance.

2026-01-28T12:10:12.029609-08:00

Adani Airports urges India to lift foreign-carrier seat caps to accelerate hub ambitions

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NTSB Pins Multiple Causes in KDCA Midair Collision After Eight‑Hour Hearing After more than eight hours of public testimony, the NTSB attributed the deadly midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to multiple contributing factors, setting the stage for formal probable‑cause findings. Investigators cited ATC actions, visibility limits and collision‑avoidance gaps as key elements.

2026-01-28T10:34:58.299663-08:00

NTSB Pins Multiple Causes in KDCA Midair Collision After Eight‑Hour Hearing

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Competing Redesigns Unveiled for Washington Dulles’ Saarinen Terminal Leading architects unveiled competing proposals to reinvent Washington Dulles’ Saarinen terminal, proposing modernized passenger flows, new landside–airside connections and substantial infrastructure changes. The designs aim to preserve the landmark while addressing operational constraints, capacity and integration with the federal reconstruction initiative.

2026-01-28T08:59:14.995063-08:00

Competing Redesigns Unveiled for Washington Dulles’ Saarinen Terminal

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Xi orders a fast track for UAS and eVTOLs in push for a 'low‑altitude economic revolution' President Xi has instructed government agencies to accelerate adoption of unmanned aircraft systems and eVTOLs, directing regulatory, infrastructure and operational work to cultivate a 'low‑altitude' economy. The move signals Beijing intends to fast‑track commercial drone and urban air mobility deployment across civilian sectors.

2026-01-28T07:19:24.470852-08:00

Xi orders a fast track for UAS and eVTOLs in push for a 'low‑altitude economic revolution'

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DHL bases two Boeing 737-400SF freighters in Lagos, sourced from Air Ghana DHL Aviation SSA has based two Boeing 737‑400SF freighters at Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport, sourced from Air Ghana and placed into service on the group’s Sub‑Saharan network. The fully branded aircraft underline DHL’s continued investment in West African cargo infrastructure and connectivity.

2026-01-28T04:50:13.277007-08:00

DHL bases two Boeing 737-400SF freighters in Lagos, sourced from Air Ghana

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FAA deploys Surface Awareness Initiative technology at Falcon Field — among first U.S. airports to receive system Falcon Field has become one of the first U.S. airports to receive the FAA’s Surface Awareness Initiative (SAI) technology, an advanced airfield system deployed nationwide to strengthen runway safety. The installation is an early fielding of SAI equipment intended to reduce runway incursions and improve ground situational awareness.

2026-01-28T04:38:22.360226-08:00

FAA deploys Surface Awareness Initiative technology at Falcon Field — among first U.S. airports to receive system

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Airspace closure forces Eurowings to add refuelling stops and lengthy reroutes on Dubai services Eurowings is adding refuelling stops and flying lengthy detours on its Airbus A320neo services to and from Dubai after an airspace closure over Iran. The reroutes have led to extended flight times and occasional diversions and fuel stops for affected passengers.

2026-01-28T04:38:16.126362-08:00

Airspace closure forces Eurowings to add refuelling stops and lengthy reroutes on Dubai services

AeroTime

Record Hokkaido snowfall strands ~2,000 at New Chitose; 90+ flights and 500+ trains canceled Record snowfall in Hokkaido has left about 2,000 passengers stranded at New Chitose Airport and disrupted roughly 130,000 people after more than 90 flights and over 500 trains were canceled. Japan Airlines is accepting fee-free changes, rebookings and refunds for affected Sapporo/New Chitose flights.

2026-01-28T04:31:31.278213-08:00

Record Hokkaido snowfall strands ~2,000 at New Chitose; 90+ flights and 500+ trains canceled

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Adani Airports urges India to lift foreign-carrier seat caps to accelerate hub ambitions

NTSB Pins Multiple Causes in KDCA Midair Collision After Eight‑Hour Hearing

Competing Redesigns Unveiled for Washington Dulles’ Saarinen Terminal

Xi orders a fast track for UAS and eVTOLs in push for a 'low‑altitude economic revolution'

News Timeline