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FAA completes audit for NAS delay/cancellation operations; Wilbur system to improve flight-delay data efficiency

The FAA has completed an audit focused on strengthening National Airspace System (NAS) operations related to flight delays and cancellations. The agency will use the Wilbur system to improve how delay data are captured and processed, targeting greater operational visibility and more efficient data handling.

2026-06-29T10:55:58.302548-07:00

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Tanzania plans to open three airports by end-3Q26 after government development projects

2026-06-29T04:55:25.142312-07:00

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Avianca and LATAM reroute Venezuela ops via Valencia as Caracas Simón Bolívar airport closes after earthquake; Iberia flies resc

2026-06-28T00:26:14.072943-07:00

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Earthquakes in Venezuela shut down Caracas hubs and trigger 100+ flight cancellations as airlines activate contingency plans

2026-06-25T01:08:07.871943-07:00

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FAA completes audit for NAS delay/cancellation operations; Wilbur system to improve flight-delay data efficiency The FAA has completed an audit focused on strengthening National Airspace System (NAS) operations related to flight delays and cancellations. The agency will use the Wilbur system to improve how delay data are captured and processed, targeting greater operational visibility and more efficient data handling.

2026-06-29T10:55:58.302548-07:00

FAA completes audit for NAS delay/cancellation operations; Wilbur system to improve flight-delay data efficiency

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Tanzania plans to open three airports by end-3Q26 after government development projects Passenger operations are expected to begin at three Tanzanian airports by September 2026, following completion of government development projects launched at the start of the decade. The timeline points to a coordinated ramp-up of new airport capacity ahead of the 2026 operating season.

2026-06-29T04:55:25.142312-07:00

Tanzania plans to open three airports by end-3Q26 after government development projects

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Avianca and LATAM reroute Venezuela ops via Valencia as Caracas Simón Bolívar airport closes after earthquake; Iberia flies resc Avianca has restored Colombia–Venezuela connectivity by temporarily shifting operations from Caracas to Valencia following the earthquake-driven closure of Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía. LATAM moved 170 rescuers and 100 tons of humanitarian aid to Caracas using passenger and cargo aircraft, while Iberia organized a special flight for rescue teams and supplies.

2026-06-28T00:26:14.072943-07:00

Avianca and LATAM reroute Venezuela ops via Valencia as Caracas Simón Bolívar airport closes after earthquake; Iberia flies resc

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Sarla Aviation and Urban-Air Port to Build Infrastructure Foundations for Advanced Air Mobility in India

2026-06-26T01:41:14.769841-07:00

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Delta to buy two Atlanta gates from Spirit for $12M Delta will purchase two gates at Atlanta from Spirit for $12 million, continuing the conversion of Spirit’s airport assets into dealable capacity as it winds down. The transaction underscores how displaced slot and gate access is being reshaped at major hubs during the ULCC rebalancing cycle.

2026-06-25T12:12:22.645288-07:00

Delta to buy two Atlanta gates from Spirit for $12M

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Adani airport unit to invest ₹200 billion ($2.1B) in integrated “airport cities” Gautam Adani’s airport business plans to invest ₹200 billion (about $2.1 billion) to build integrated cities across its airport network, extending the ports-to-power group further into non-aviation development. The announcement frames a diversification push tied to ground-airport footprint and real-estate expansion.

2026-06-25T08:27:01.932556-07:00

Adani airport unit to invest ₹200 billion ($2.1B) in integrated “airport cities”

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Earthquakes in Venezuela shut down Caracas hubs and trigger 100+ flight cancellations as airlines activate contingency plans Two earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing operational shutdowns at Simon Bolívar International Airport (CCS) near Caracas and grinding both short- and long-haul connectivity to a halt. Over 100 flights were canceled at Maiquetía, with airlines including Avianca and Copa suspending Caracas services and American Airlines waiving change fees through June 28.

2026-06-25T01:08:07.871943-07:00

Earthquakes in Venezuela shut down Caracas hubs and trigger 100+ flight cancellations as airlines activate contingency plans

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UK High Court dismisses challenges to Gatwick’s Northern Runway expansion, clearing £2.2bn project The UK High Court has rejected two legal challenges to Gatwick Airport’s Northern Runway Project, upholding the UK government’s approval. The decision removes a major obstacle to the £2.2bn expansion and supports plans to bring an emergency runway into regular use in September.

2026-06-24T22:28:18.173683-07:00

UK High Court dismisses challenges to Gatwick’s Northern Runway expansion, clearing £2.2bn project

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FAA completes audit for NAS delay/cancellation operations; Wilbur system to improve flight-delay data efficiency

Tanzania plans to open three airports by end-3Q26 after government development projects

Avianca and LATAM reroute Venezuela ops via Valencia as Caracas Simón Bolívar airport closes after earthquake; Iberia flies resc

Earthquakes in Venezuela shut down Caracas hubs and trigger 100+ flight cancellations as airlines activate contingency plans

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