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Iraq, Syria and Bahrain reopen airspace after US–Iran ceasefire; Bahrain's Manama resumes flights

Iraq, Syria and Bahrain have reopened airspace to commercial traffic after more than a month of total or partial closures following US–Iran hostilities; Bahrain's Manama International Airport resumed operations after a 39‑day shutdown and Gulf Air has restarted selected services via Bahrain.

2026-04-08T22:51:23.238578-07:00

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FL Technics to open Punta Cana MRO hub with JetBlue as launch customer

2026-04-09T01:01:56.369131-07:00

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Jeppesen launches Smart Airport Maps to boost airline ground‑operations efficiency

2026-04-09T01:06:14.807386-07:00

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El Al accelerates return to scheduled operations after conflict; bookings remain suspended

2026-04-09T00:51:13.369565-07:00

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Jeppesen launches Smart Airport Maps to boost airline ground‑operations efficiency Jeppesen has unveiled Smart Airport Maps, a new mapping product designed to improve airline ground‑operations efficiency. The offering targets better situational awareness for gate, apron and turnaround activities to help carriers and handlers reduce on‑ground delays and operational friction across airports.

2026-04-09T01:06:14.807386-07:00

Jeppesen launches Smart Airport Maps to boost airline ground‑operations efficiency

Aviation Week

FL Technics to open Punta Cana MRO hub with JetBlue as launch customer FL Technics will open a base maintenance facility at Punta Cana International Airport in the Dominican Republic and has named JetBlue as the launch customer under a base‑maintenance agreement. The new MRO hub expands FL Technics' Caribbean footprint and provides in‑region line and base support for JetBlue operations.

2026-04-09T01:01:56.369131-07:00

FL Technics to open Punta Cana MRO hub with JetBlue as launch customer

FlightGlobal

El Al accelerates return to scheduled operations after conflict; bookings remain suspended El Al is planning a substantial restoration of scheduled operations after several weeks of restricted flying caused by regional conflict. Passenger bookings remain suspended while the carrier automatically prioritises customers awaiting reassignment as it says it is "accelerating its return" to a normal schedule.

2026-04-09T00:51:13.369565-07:00

El Al accelerates return to scheduled operations after conflict; bookings remain suspended

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Iraq, Syria and Bahrain reopen airspace after US–Iran ceasefire; Bahrain's Manama resumes flights Iraq, Syria and Bahrain have reopened airspace to commercial traffic after more than a month of total or partial closures following US–Iran hostilities; Bahrain's Manama International Airport resumed operations after a 39‑day shutdown and Gulf Air has restarted selected services via Bahrain.

2026-04-08T22:51:23.238578-07:00

Iraq, Syria and Bahrain reopen airspace after US–Iran ceasefire; Bahrain's Manama resumes flights

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Cirium March 2026 On‑Time Performance — Global and Regional Leaders (visualised) Cirium's March 2026 On‑Time Performance report ranks global and regional leaders in punctuality, presenting visualised OTP standings and trend and scale context across North America, Europe, APAC, LATAM and MEA. The dataset highlights month‑on‑month shifts and comparative scale between regional markets.

2026-04-08T08:36:15.452502-07:00

Cirium March 2026 On‑Time Performance — Global and Regional Leaders (visualised)

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SFO closes Runway 1R for six‑month overhaul; carriers shift ops to 28L/28R San Francisco International has closed Runway 1R for a six‑month overhaul, forcing carriers to shift arrivals and departures onto runways 28L/28R. The re‑routing is increasing residential noise exposure and adding time to airline schedules as operations are reworked.

2026-04-08T08:17:12.471336-07:00

SFO closes Runway 1R for six‑month overhaul; carriers shift ops to 28L/28R

Skift

Why AI Integration Will Define Airlines' Next Competitive Era Airlines are moving from AI experimentation to operational execution. The critical next challenge is integrating AI across airline systems — operations, retailing and maintenance — to turn pilots and proofs into measurable business results: improved revenue, lower costs and greater operational resilience.

2026-04-08T06:11:13.659529-07:00

Why AI Integration Will Define Airlines' Next Competitive Era

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Ogun State commissions Gateway Air and opens Gateway International Airport, launching domestic services Ogun State’s Gateway Air, a state-backed virtual carrier, was formally commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on April 4 and launched domestic operations to coincide with the inauguration of Gateway International Airport in Ilishan-Remo. The move ties a new airline brand directly to regional airport infrastructure.

2026-04-08T02:37:30.483986-07:00

Ogun State commissions Gateway Air and opens Gateway International Airport, launching domestic services

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Iraq, Syria and Bahrain reopen airspace after US–Iran ceasefire; Bahrain's Manama resumes flights

FL Technics to open Punta Cana MRO hub with JetBlue as launch customer

Jeppesen launches Smart Airport Maps to boost airline ground‑operations efficiency

El Al accelerates return to scheduled operations after conflict; bookings remain suspended

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