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American Airlines to invest $1 billion in Gate D60 rebuild of Concourse D at Miami International

American Airlines will invest $1 billion to redevelop Concourse D at Miami International Airport, building the new Gate D60 complex with modern aircraft gates, three-level infrastructure and direct customs access. The project aims to increase gate capacity, streamline passenger flows and bolster Miami's international hub role.

2026-02-25T15:31:41.753024-08:00

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UN conducts test flight to Khartoum after three‑year suspension

2026-02-26T04:14:37.963989-08:00

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Qantas to open largest overseas cabin‑crew base in Singapore and boost A380 flying

2026-02-25T23:10:37.620977-08:00

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India is betting on many new airports — a fragile alternative to enlarging megahubs

2026-02-25T20:13:26.324009-08:00

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UN conducts test flight to Khartoum after three‑year suspension The United Nations operated a test flight to Khartoum — its first since a three‑year suspension — stepping up efforts to evaluate whether regular air operations to the Sudanese capital can resume. The mission assesses airport access, ground handling and logistics needed to restore UN movements.

2026-02-26T04:14:37.963989-08:00

UN conducts test flight to Khartoum after three‑year suspension

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Qantas to open largest overseas cabin‑crew base in Singapore and boost A380 flying Qantas will establish a cabin‑crew base in Singapore — its largest international crew hub outside Australia — and add extra A380 flights as part of a push to increase capacity from Australia. The new station is aimed at supporting expanded long‑haul schedules and operational resilience.

2026-02-25T23:10:37.620977-08:00

Qantas to open largest overseas cabin‑crew base in Singapore and boost A380 flying

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India is betting on many new airports — a fragile alternative to enlarging megahubs India is prioritizing a distributed airport model — new regional and metropolitan airports rather than enlarging existing megahubs — to handle its next passenger-growth wave. The approach boosts capacity and regional connectivity but is vulnerable: a major demand shock or systemic disruption could undermine the model's economics and resilience.

2026-02-25T20:13:26.324009-08:00

India is betting on many new airports — a fragile alternative to enlarging megahubs

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American Airlines to invest $1 billion in Gate D60 rebuild of Concourse D at Miami International American Airlines will invest $1 billion to redevelop Concourse D at Miami International Airport, building the new Gate D60 complex with modern aircraft gates, three-level infrastructure and direct customs access. The project aims to increase gate capacity, streamline passenger flows and bolster Miami's international hub role.

2026-02-25T15:31:41.753024-08:00

American Airlines to invest $1 billion in Gate D60 rebuild of Concourse D at Miami International

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Florida Aims to Be First State to Host Advanced Air Mobility (eVTOL) Operations Panelists at the NBAA Miami regional forum said Florida is positioning itself to be the first U.S. state to host commercial Advanced Air Mobility operations, leveraging local regulators, infrastructure planning and industry interest to attract eVTOL manufacturers, operators and private investment.

2026-02-25T11:22:02.254542-08:00

Florida Aims to Be First State to Host Advanced Air Mobility (eVTOL) Operations

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Porter to move Toronto Billy Bishop–Chicago services away from Midway Porter Airlines will discontinue Toronto Billy Bishop City Centre–Chicago Midway flights and replace them with service routed to another Chicago airport, altering connectivity from Toronto City Centre. The change forms part of Porter's network adjustments ahead of its expanded summer schedule.

2026-02-25T10:51:39.390197-08:00

Porter to move Toronto Billy Bishop–Chicago services away from Midway

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Saudi Red Sea International targets 50:50 domestic–international passenger mix by end-2026 Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Airport aims to achieve a 50:50 split between domestic and international passengers by the end of 2026 as it scales operations, signalling a push to balance local demand with inbound travel during its early growth phase.

2026-02-25T07:53:13.409840-08:00

Saudi Red Sea International targets 50:50 domestic–international passenger mix by end-2026

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IDEMIA and Elenium sign MoU to deploy biometric self‑service at airports IDEMIA Public Security and Elenium have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop integrated biometric self‑service solutions for airports, aiming to create a secure, seamless passenger processing experience across check‑in, security and border touchpoints. The partnership pairs IDEMIA’s biometric identity technology with Elenium’s aviation self‑service automation.

2026-02-25T07:16:04.468435-08:00

IDEMIA and Elenium sign MoU to deploy biometric self‑service at airports

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American Airlines to invest $1 billion in Gate D60 rebuild of Concourse D at Miami International

UN conducts test flight to Khartoum after three‑year suspension

Qantas to open largest overseas cabin‑crew base in Singapore and boost A380 flying

India is betting on many new airports — a fragile alternative to enlarging megahubs

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