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Sen. Johnson warns DHS funding lapse could defund TSA and FEMA as shutdown looms

Sen. Ron Johnson warned that a lapse in Department of Homeland Security appropriations would effectively defund the Transportation Security Administration and Federal Emergency Management Agency, raising the prospect of curtailed security and disaster-response operations if Congress fails to avert a funding lapse ahead of a looming government shutdown.

2026-02-10T06:54:17.334913-08:00

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Lufthansa City opens Frankfurt base, begins feeder flights to Manchester, London, Valencia and Berlin

2026-02-10T01:39:18.376948-08:00

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Thai Airways modernizes baggage handling with SITA suite; reports improved performance

2026-02-10T05:54:00.049425-08:00

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United consolidates control at Chicago O'Hare, squeezing American off Concourse G

2026-02-10T03:53:56.310084-08:00

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Sen. Johnson warns DHS funding lapse could defund TSA and FEMA as shutdown looms Sen. Ron Johnson warned that a lapse in Department of Homeland Security appropriations would effectively defund the Transportation Security Administration and Federal Emergency Management Agency, raising the prospect of curtailed security and disaster-response operations if Congress fails to avert a funding lapse ahead of a looming government shutdown.

2026-02-10T06:54:17.334913-08:00

Sen. Johnson warns DHS funding lapse could defund TSA and FEMA as shutdown looms

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Thai Airways modernizes baggage handling with SITA suite; reports improved performance Thai Airways has deployed SITA's suite of baggage‑handling technologies to modernize check‑in, tracking, reconciliation and sortation across its network. The airline reports noticeable improvements in handling speed, reliability and reduced passenger disruption following the upgrade, citing enhanced operational performance and recovery rates.

2026-02-10T05:54:00.049425-08:00

Thai Airways modernizes baggage handling with SITA suite; reports improved performance

Cranky Flier

United consolidates control at Chicago O'Hare, squeezing American off Concourse G Following last October's gate reallocation, United now controls Terminal 1 and has wrested near‑full control of Terminal 2 (leaving only an Air Canada gate), effectively pushing American off much of Concourse G while American's hub presence in Terminal 3 is materially reduced.

2026-02-10T03:53:56.310084-08:00

United consolidates control at Chicago O'Hare, squeezing American off Concourse G

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Lufthansa City opens Frankfurt base, begins feeder flights to Manchester, London, Valencia and Berlin Lufthansa City Airlines began operations from Frankfurt on 9 February 2026, opening its second base after Munich and launching inaugural feeder flight VL946 to Manchester. The short‑haul carrier will serve London, Valencia, Berlin (plus Düsseldorf and Málaga) and expand a local fleet to seven A320neos by Sept 2026.

2026-02-10T01:39:18.376948-08:00

Lufthansa City opens Frankfurt base, begins feeder flights to Manchester, London, Valencia and Berlin

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Lebanon awaits CAA input on $15m MEA airport plan Lebanon is awaiting input from its Civil Aviation Authority on Middle East Airlines' proposed $15 million airport plan, ch-aviation reports. The CAA's review is required before the carrier and authorities can progress the project, leaving implementation on hold pending regulatory guidance.

2026-02-10T00:25:06.853717-08:00

Lebanon awaits CAA input on $15m MEA airport plan

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Massport unveils strategic plan for Boston Logan Airport and port operations Massachusetts Port Authority released a strategic plan detailing investments, operational reforms and growth initiatives for Boston Logan International Airport and its port operations, prioritizing capacity expansion, resiliency, sustainability, multimodal connections, cargo handling and passenger experience to support regional economic growth and rising travel demand over the next decade.

2026-02-09T16:08:46.573796-08:00

Massport unveils strategic plan for Boston Logan Airport and port operations

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Dubai’s flying‑taxi rollout to focus on airports, resorts and business districts Dubai will introduce commercial flying‑taxi services this year, initially concentrating on airport transfers, resort connections and business‑district hops rather than immediate mass urban transit. The phased rollout prioritizes high‑value point‑to‑point routes to validate operations, manage airspace and scale as vertiports and rules mature.

2026-02-09T08:32:46.418196-08:00

Dubai’s flying‑taxi rollout to focus on airports, resorts and business districts

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Cuba issues NOTAM halting Jet A-1 uplift Feb 10–Mar 11; airlines forced to tanker or add technical stops Cuba has issued a NOTAM halting Jet A‑1 uplift from Feb 10–Mar 11, forcing airlines to tanker fuel, add technical stops or suspend services. The move—linked to tightening U.S. pressure and sanctions cutting energy imports—has prompted carriers including Air Canada and Russian operators to rebook or evacuate passengers.

2026-02-09T01:54:42.254349-08:00

Cuba issues NOTAM halting Jet A-1 uplift Feb 10–Mar 11; airlines forced to tanker or add technical stops

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Sen. Johnson warns DHS funding lapse could defund TSA and FEMA as shutdown looms

Lufthansa City opens Frankfurt base, begins feeder flights to Manchester, London, Valencia and Berlin

Thai Airways modernizes baggage handling with SITA suite; reports improved performance

United consolidates control at Chicago O'Hare, squeezing American off Concourse G

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