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• Sanja Stefanjesko
A new runway at Ilulissat was inaugurated with an Air Greenland flight, marking the opening of airport infrastructure in Greenland. The available report provides no details on the runway’s dimensions, capacity or expected operational impact.
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A new runway at Ilulissat was inaugurated with an Air Greenland flight, marking the opening of airport infrastructure in Greenland. The available report provides no details on the runway’s dimensions, capacity or expected operational impact.
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A widening global shortage is pushing countries to recruit experienced air traffic controllers from abroad, as officials warn that staffing gaps can raise safety concerns and disrupt travel. One estimate puts global demand at 71,000 new controllers by 2034, intensifying competition for qualified personnel.
An inquiry into a serious runway incursion at Dabolim found that an Air India Express Boeing 737 crew failed to acknowledge a hold-short instruction. The aircraft backtracked along the runway while a Navy fighter was taking off, bringing airline and military operations into conflict.
Qatar Airways has leased takeoff and landing slots at London Heathrow from Oman Air, securing access to airport capacity through an arrangement between the two Gulf carriers. The available report does not specify the number of slots, lease duration or whether the deal will enable additional flights.
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Air India is considering additional widebody aircraft as its new CEO sets out a plan to rebuild international market share, expand global connections and position India as a global hub. The growth push comes alongside a focus on cost reduction and profitability; separate coverage also reports IndiGo's plans for lie-flat seating on future A350s and A321XLRs.
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Delta CEO Ed Bastian has condemned Heathrow Airport’s plan to move Delta’s operation to Terminal 4, separating it from joint venture partner Virgin Atlantic. The terminal change is slated to take effect in 2028, and Delta has threatened legal action, arguing the decision is short-sighted and harmful to consumers.
The US Department of Transportation is soliciting proposals from carriers to provide Essential Air Service at Hibbing, Minnesota, for a contract term beginning June 1, 2027. The service may be subsidized or unsubsidized; interested airlines must submit proposals by December 2, 2026.
Adani Airport CEO Arun Bansal said some airlines may temporarily suspend service to Mumbai instead of transferring operations to the new Navi Mumbai airport. He expects one or two foreign carriers to take that approach, underscoring the operational and commercial choices airlines face as the city’s airport capacity expands.
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