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Associated Press • Rajesh Roy

India opens Navi Mumbai International Airport — Adani-built US$2.2B first phase to relieve Mumbai congestion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the greenfield Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), constructed by Adani Group in a US$2.2 billion (₹19,650 crore) first phase. The new hub is designed to ease chronic congestion at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM) airport and expand regional passenger and cargo capacity.

2025-10-08T04:44:46.844357-07:00

Reuters

DGCA fines IndiGo Rs 20 lakh for using non‑qualified simulators in Category‑C pilot training

2025-10-08T05:16:22.948804-07:00

CBS News

Government shutdown strains FAA air-traffic control, delays thousands of U.S. flights

2025-10-07T11:25:32.795115-07:00

The Hill

Hollywood Burbank control tower unmanned for six hours during U.S. government shutdown, triggering delays and safety concerns

2025-10-06T20:01:54.717560-07:00

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U.S. airlines urge FAA to deliver 'quick wins' in $12.5B air-traffic overhaul Major U.S. airlines told the FAA in a letter seen by Reuters that it is "imperative" the agency deliver early, demonstrable "quick wins" in its $12.5 billion program to overhaul the ageing air-traffic control system, stressing short-term gains are needed to maintain momentum.

2025-10-08T11:08:29.835141-07:00

U.S. airlines urge FAA to deliver 'quick wins' in $12.5B air-traffic overhaul

AINonline

Canada revises airport slot reservation procedures Canada has revised its airport slot reservation procedures, updating the framework airlines and airports use to request, hold and return takeoff and landing slots. The change alters slot-assignment timelines and compliance expectations, with direct implications for carrier scheduling, competition for constrained airport capacity and network planning.

2025-10-08T10:52:39.744298-07:00

Canada revises airport slot reservation procedures

Vertical Mag

Archer and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi to build UAE’s first hospital-based eVTOL vertiport for patient and organ transport Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Archer Aviation will build the United Arab Emirates’ first hospital-based vertiport, enabling direct eVTOL access for non-emergency passenger transfers and time-critical organ transport. The partnership will trial medical air-mobility operations from the hospital campus as part of Archer’s UAE rollout.

2025-10-08T09:48:26.393007-07:00

Archer and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi to build UAE’s first hospital-based eVTOL vertiport for patient and organ transport

AINonline

Florida Bans Weather-Modification and Geoengineering Flights at Public Airports

2025-10-08T08:13:10.169587-07:00

AINonline

Hadid opens U.S. business aviation flight support operations center at Houston Hobby Hadid has opened a U.S. business aviation flight support operations center at Houston’s Hobby Airport. A local team will provide closer, on‑the‑ground support for U.S. operators, strengthening the company’s service footprint and responsiveness for business aviation customers in the region.

2025-10-08T06:36:53.158611-07:00

Hadid opens U.S. business aviation flight support operations center at Houston Hobby

Reuters

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DGCA fines IndiGo Rs 20 lakh for using non‑qualified simulators in Category‑C pilot training India’s DGCA has fined InterGlobe Aviation, owner of IndiGo, Rs 20 lakh for using non‑qualified simulators to train pilots operating at Category‑C/high‑risk aerodromes such as Calicut, Leh and Kathmandu. The penalty, imposed Sept. 26, will be contested; the carrier says there is no material financial or operational impact.

2025-10-08T05:16:22.948804-07:00

DGCA fines IndiGo Rs 20 lakh for using non‑qualified simulators in Category‑C pilot training

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IAG vows to grow Lisbon hub if TAP deal succeeds International Airlines Group has vowed to grow Lisbon's hub if its proposed deal for TAP Air Portugal succeeds, promising expanded routes, capacity and investment in the carrier’s operations; the pledge accompanies IAG's bid in Portugal's ongoing privatisation of the national airline.

2025-10-08T04:44:50.185136-07:00

IAG vows to grow Lisbon hub if TAP deal succeeds

Associated Press

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India opens Navi Mumbai International Airport — Adani-built US$2.2B first phase to relieve Mumbai congestion Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the greenfield Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), constructed by Adani Group in a US$2.2 billion (₹19,650 crore) first phase. The new hub is designed to ease chronic congestion at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM) airport and expand regional passenger and cargo capacity.

2025-10-08T04:44:46.844357-07:00

India opens Navi Mumbai International Airport — Adani-built US$2.2B first phase to relieve Mumbai congestion

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