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Lebanon’s René Mouawad Air Base to open for commercial flights Dec. 14, 2026

Lebanon plans to begin commercial passenger service at René Mouawad Air Base in Tripoli on Dec. 14, 2026, after trial flights start Nov. 22. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced the schedule, marking the facility’s planned entry into the country’s passenger aviation network.

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Alton Aviation’s Mabel Kwan urges adaptable airport design as Asia-Pacific growth drives infrastructure financing needs

Asia-Pacific is expected to account for more than half of global aviation growth in coming decades, creating a major airport-buildout challenge. Alton Aviation’s Mabel Kwan discusses the cost of that infrastructure and who will finance it, arguing that airports should be designed to adapt as demand and requirements evolve.

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Gatwick to begin airline talks on northern runway as project enters delivery phase

Gatwick’s board chair said the airport will open discussions with airlines on its northern runway project, which has entered the delivery phase. At Airlines 2026, the chair also pitched Gatwick as a viable alternative to Heathrow.

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Heathrow boss defends airline terminal relocation plans amid Virgin anger

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Heathrow chief defends Terminal 3 relocation plan to maximize capacity, despite Virgin Atlantic opposition

Heathrow chief executive Thomas Woldbye says the airport had to make a capacity-driven decision after proposing to end Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines’ co-location in Terminal 3. The plan has drawn Virgin’s anger, putting the operational trade-offs of allocating constrained terminal space in focus.

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Heathrow airport chief sees runway debate shift to ‘how, not if’

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Heathrow chief says debate on third runway should shift to ‘how, not if’

Heathrow chief executive Thomas Woldbye said the discussion should focus on how to build a third runway, as Chancellor John Healey reiterated the UK government’s support for expanding the London hub. The comments signal renewed political backing, but the articles provide no details on timing or delivery plans.

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Singapore Airlines sees progress in Air India’s multi-year turnaround, despite persistent financial challenges

Singapore Airlines says Air India has made tangible gains in customer experience and operational performance as it pursues a multi-year transformation. The endorsement comes as the Indian carrier cancels eight international routes, including three to Europe, and shifts some services to low-cost subsidiary Air India Express; Singapore Airlines also cited higher jet-fuel costs as a pressure on group earnings.