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Mexico overhauls airport slot allocation system

Mexico is overhauling its airport slot allocation system, resetting how airport capacity is scheduled and allocated to carriers. The change is likely to affect airline scheduling, route planning, and the practical market access dynamics at key Mexican airports where slots determine operating opportunities.

2026-06-17T12:34:24.286042-07:00

Aviation Week

HAECO, JAL, Toyota Tsusho and Sun Group to build $360M MRO facility at Vietnam’s Van Don International

2026-06-16T08:02:21.301153-07:00

New York Times

Ronald Reagan National (DCA) to close runways during July 3–4 Independence Day events, grounding flights

2026-06-16T18:13:40.654288-07:00

Reuters

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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Mexico overhauls airport slot allocation system Mexico is overhauling its airport slot allocation system, resetting how airport capacity is scheduled and allocated to carriers. The change is likely to affect airline scheduling, route planning, and the practical market access dynamics at key Mexican airports where slots determine operating opportunities.

2026-06-17T12:34:24.286042-07:00

Mexico overhauls airport slot allocation system

New York Times

Ronald Reagan National (DCA) to close runways during July 3–4 Independence Day events, grounding flights Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) will close runways after noon on July 4 and for several hours on July 3, with additional Independence Day celebrations expected to disrupt operations. The airport is preparing for significant flow impacts to align with heightened activity around the U.S. capital’s 250th birthday.

2026-06-16T18:13:40.654288-07:00

Ronald Reagan National (DCA) to close runways during July 3–4 Independence Day events, grounding flights

Aviation Week

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HAECO, JAL, Toyota Tsusho and Sun Group to build $360M MRO facility at Vietnam’s Van Don International Hong Kong-based HAECO will form a JV with Sun Group, Toyota Tsusho and Japan Airlines to develop a US$360 million aircraft maintenance facility at Van Don International Airport. The plant is targeted to be operational by late-2028, adding domestic MRO capacity to support Vietnam’s expanding airline base.

2026-06-16T08:02:21.301153-07:00

HAECO, JAL, Toyota Tsusho and Sun Group to build $360M MRO facility at Vietnam’s Van Don International

Aviation Source

Heathrow turns 80 as record May Day signals resilient UK hub demand ahead of the summer peak Heathrow marked its 80th birthday in May amid signs of robust passenger demand as the UK’s busiest airport prepares for the summer travel rush. A record May Day performance points to continued momentum in traffic volumes, even as recent monthly data has shown pattern shifts.

2026-06-15T15:23:01.587465-07:00

Heathrow turns 80 as record May Day signals resilient UK hub demand ahead of the summer peak

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Air India Express indefinitely shelves Noida (Jewar) launch and withdraws from Hindon as Delhi remains its NCR base Air India Express has indefinitely postponed plans to start flying out of Noida International Airport and has withdrawn operations from Hindon Airport, leaving Delhi as its sole National Capital Region base, according to Indian media reports. The decision follows parallel coverage of wider turmoil affecting Air India operations.

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

Air India Express indefinitely shelves Noida (Jewar) launch and withdraws from Hindon as Delhi remains its 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)

Reuters

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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

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Mexico overhauls airport slot allocation system

HAECO, JAL, Toyota Tsusho and Sun Group to build $360M MRO facility at Vietnam’s Van Don International

Ronald Reagan National (DCA) to close runways during July 3–4 Independence Day events, grounding flights

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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