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Europe's new border rules could trigger airport chaos and three‑hour delays for non‑EU travellers

New EU immigration rules for third‑country nationals risk triggering major processing bottlenecks at European airports, with authorities warning of up to three‑hour waits for non‑EU travellers. Carriers and hub operators face terminal congestion, longer dwell times and strained staffing as checks are tightened.

2025-12-18T22:44:00.552338-08:00

Reuters

U.S. Admits Liability in Jan. 29 Midair Collision Between Army Black Hawk and PSA CRJ700 That Killed 67

2025-12-17T16:17:20.828672-08:00

Aviation Week

Aena buys majority of Infrabridge holding for £270m, taking 51% of Leeds Bradford and 49% of Newcastle

2025-12-18T08:32:25.552652-08:00

Aviation Week

SITA–Apple WorldTracer integration cuts permanently lost baggage by 90% for AirTag-equipped bags

2025-12-18T08:12:23.088540-08:00

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flyadeal opens expanded Integrated Operations Control Centre at Jeddah HQ flyadeal has opened an expanded, standalone Integrated Operations Control Centre (IOCC) at its Jeddah headquarters. The facility increases the carrier’s operational monitoring capacity with additional screens and centralised control-room functions, enhancing real-time oversight of day-to-day operations from the airline’s HQ.

2025-12-19T07:09:46.185076-08:00

flyadeal opens expanded Integrated Operations Control Centre at Jeddah HQ

AeroTime

Changi opens immersive Terminal 5 exhibition showcasing future terminal design and AI demos Changi Airport has opened an immersive exhibition revealing Terminal 5’s design, innovations and AI-led concepts through interactive displays. The showcase previews passenger flows, operational technology and experiential features planned for the new terminal, letting visitors engage with digital mock-ups, automation demonstrations and future retail and wayfinding ideas.

2025-12-19T06:06:13.900604-08:00

Changi opens immersive Terminal 5 exhibition showcasing future terminal design and AI demos

Flying Magazine

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FAA Administrator Defends Peraton Award for Nationwide Air Traffic Control Modernization FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford this week defended the government's expedited selection of Peraton as prime integrator to rebuild the nation's air-traffic control infrastructure, arguing the award is necessary to accelerate modernization. He said the approach balances speed with safety, citing protections for sensitive areas such as the Washington, D.C. region.

2025-12-19T06:06:09.364049-08:00

FAA Administrator Defends Peraton Award for Nationwide Air Traffic Control Modernization

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Avelo to be inaugural carrier at McKinney, Texas commercial airport Avelo Airlines has signed a use-and-lease agreement with Dallas McKinney to become the inaugural commercial carrier at the new McKinney, Texas airport, committing to operate scheduled passenger service when the facility completes construction and marking the first airline commitment to the site.

2025-12-19T05:51:44.633053-08:00

Avelo to be inaugural carrier at McKinney, Texas commercial airport

Airport World

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Heathrow to invest £1.3bn in 2026 under H7 plan to upgrade Terminals 2 and 4, baggage systems and passenger services Heathrow Airport confirmed plans to invest £1.3bn ($1.7bn) in 2026 under its five‑year H7 regulatory programme to upgrade Terminals 2 and 4, modernise baggage systems and improve passenger services. Heathrow says the investment follows a year of record passenger growth and improved operational performance.

2025-12-19T03:07:52.254436-08:00

Heathrow to invest £1.3bn in 2026 under H7 plan to upgrade Terminals 2 and 4, baggage systems and passenger services

travelandtourworld.com

Severe storms disrupt Dubai International hub — Emirates and flydubai operations hit, thousands affected Severe rain and thunderstorms at Dubai International and nearby Middle East airports triggered widespread cancellations and delays, with reports of thousands of disrupted flights and airlines grounding dozens — Emirates grounded 13 flights — forcing Emirates and flydubai to urge early arrivals, online check-in and self-service as cleanup continues.

2025-12-19T02:36:54.221742-08:00

Severe storms disrupt Dubai International hub — Emirates and flydubai operations hit, thousands affected

fox13memphis.com

Memphis Airport to Be Renamed Frederick W. Smith International Pending FAA Approval The Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority said Thursday it will rename Memphis International Airport Frederick W. Smith International to honor the late FedEx founder; the change is contingent on formal approval from the Federal Aviation Administration. The new name becomes official once the FAA signs off.

2025-12-18T23:34:06.638221-08:00

Memphis Airport to Be Renamed Frederick W. Smith International Pending FAA Approval

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Europe's new border rules could trigger airport chaos and three‑hour delays for non‑EU travellers New EU immigration rules for third‑country nationals risk triggering major processing bottlenecks at European airports, with authorities warning of up to three‑hour waits for non‑EU travellers. Carriers and hub operators face terminal congestion, longer dwell times and strained staffing as checks are tightened.

2025-12-18T22:44:00.552338-08:00

Europe's new border rules could trigger airport chaos and three‑hour delays for non‑EU travellers

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