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Air India Express shelves Noida (Jewar) launch and exits Hindon, keeping Delhi as its sole NCR base

Air India Express has indefinitely postponed plans to start flights from Noida International Airport and has withdrawn from Hindon Airport, according to Indian media reports. With the change, the airline will rely on Delhi airport as its only base in the National Capital Region.

2026-06-11T23:43:32.121497-07:00

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Western Sydney International (WSI) to open for scheduled commercial flying in Oct 2026 as Jetstar starts Oct 25 and Qantas follo

2026-06-09T19:18:56.243165-07:00

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Aviator Airport Alliance signs three-year ground handling and de-icing deal with Icelandair at Bergen (BGO) and Tromsø (TOS)

2026-06-10T01:56:33.294360-07:00

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DFW and American Airlines open nine new Terminal C gates, adding 115,000 sq ft under $12B DFW Forward

2026-06-09T14:56:28.555150-07:00

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Air India Express shelves Noida (Jewar) launch and exits Hindon, keeping Delhi as its sole NCR base Air India Express has indefinitely postponed plans to start flights from Noida International Airport and has withdrawn from Hindon Airport, according to Indian media reports. With the change, the airline will rely on Delhi airport as its only base in the National Capital Region.

2026-06-11T23:43:32.121497-07:00

Air India Express shelves Noida (Jewar) launch and exits Hindon, keeping Delhi as its sole NCR base

AeroTime

Aviator Airport Alliance signs three-year ground handling and de-icing deal with Icelandair at Bergen (BGO) and Tromsø (TOS) Aviator Airport Alliance has signed a new three-year agreement with Icelandair to provide ground handling and de-icing services at Bergen Airport (BGO) and Tromsø Airport (TOS) in Norway. The contract covers both ramp/turn services and winter de-icing support across the two airports.

2026-06-10T01:56:33.294360-07:00

Aviator Airport Alliance signs three-year ground handling and de-icing deal with Icelandair at Bergen (BGO) and Tromsø (TOS)

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Western Sydney International (WSI) to open for scheduled commercial flying in Oct 2026 as Jetstar starts Oct 25 and Qantas follo Western Sydney International (WSI) will welcome its first commercial passenger flights on Oct 25, 2026, with Jetstar operating its inaugural service (A320) to the Gold Coast; Qantas is slated to follow in March 2027. Freight operations start earlier in July, with Hudson also signaling premium and business travel as a key passenger-mix pillar.

2026-06-09T19:18:56.243165-07:00

Western Sydney International (WSI) to open for scheduled commercial flying in Oct 2026 as Jetstar starts Oct 25 and Qantas follo

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DFW and American Airlines open nine new Terminal C gates, adding 115,000 sq ft under $12B DFW Forward Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and American Airlines have opened nine new gates at Terminal C as part of the $12 billion DFW Forward capital improvement program. The expansion includes 115,000 square feet of new boarding gates, seating areas and concessions, with AA adding four gates at its busiest hub.

2026-06-09T14:56:28.555150-07:00

DFW and American Airlines open nine new Terminal C gates, adding 115,000 sq ft under $12B DFW Forward

Reuters

FAA notice shows ground stop at San Francisco International Airport

2026-06-07T22:58:27.908818-07:00

FAA notice shows ground stop a

Politico

Iran closes western airspace amid renewed Iran–Israel strikes; Israel conducts counterstrike on rocket attacks Iran has closed its western airspace “until further notice” following Iranian rocket attacks on Israel, citing safety assessments by the civil aviation authority. Hours later, Israel’s air force struck military targets in western and central Iran, prompting U.S. calls for an immediate halt to attacks and warnings of escalation.

2026-06-07T20:11:41.200477-07:00

Iran closes western airspace amid renewed Iran–Israel strikes; Israel conducts counterstrike on rocket attacks

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Cathay Pacific eyes wider fleet expansion with new orders across widebodies, narrowbodies and freighters tied to Hong Kong’s thi Cathay Pacific CEO Ronald Lam says the carrier is considering additional orders spanning widebody, narrowbody and freighter aircraft as it prepares for rapid growth over the next decade. The plan is positioned around capacity expansion at Hong Kong, including the availability of a third runway.

2026-06-07T14:18:57.328917-07:00

Cathay Pacific eyes wider fleet expansion with new orders across widebodies, narrowbodies and freighters tied to Hong Kong’s thi

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Lebanon inaugurates René Mouawad Airport as second international gateway Lebanon’s government has inaugurated René Mouawad Airport, the country’s second international airport. Officials say it is expected to open to the public within weeks, marking a new milestone for Lebanon’s airport capacity and international connectivity.

2026-06-06T06:42:08.283323-07:00

Lebanon inaugurates René Mouawad Airport as second international gateway

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Air India Express shelves Noida (Jewar) launch and exits Hindon, keeping Delhi as its sole NCR base

Western Sydney International (WSI) to open for scheduled commercial flying in Oct 2026 as Jetstar starts Oct 25 and Qantas follo

Aviator Airport Alliance signs three-year ground handling and de-icing deal with Icelandair at Bergen (BGO) and Tromsø (TOS)

DFW and American Airlines open nine new Terminal C gates, adding 115,000 sq ft under $12B DFW Forward

News Timeline