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Aviator signs 3-year ground-handling and de-icing deal with Icelandair for Bergen and Tromsø

Aviator Airport Alliance has signed a three-year agreement to provide Icelandair with ground-handling and de-icing services at Bergen (BGO) and Tromsø (TOS). The contract consolidates winter-operations capabilities at both airports under a single services provider for the carrier’s Norway network.

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

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Western Sydney International (WSI) opens for commercial passenger flights in October 2026, with Qantas/Jetstar rollout and Singa

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

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

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

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Aviator signs 3-year ground-handling and de-icing deal with Icelandair for Bergen and Tromsø Aviator Airport Alliance has signed a three-year agreement to provide Icelandair with ground-handling and de-icing services at Bergen (BGO) and Tromsø (TOS). The contract consolidates winter-operations capabilities at both airports under a single services provider for the carrier’s Norway network.

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

Aviator signs 3-year ground-handling and de-icing deal with Icelandair for Bergen and Tromsø

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Western Sydney International (WSI) opens for commercial passenger flights in October 2026, with Qantas/Jetstar rollout and Singa Western Sydney International (WSI) will begin passenger operations in October 2026 and ramp cargo services starting earlier in July. Qantas Group and Jetstar plan to launch flights from 2026, while Singapore Airlines will add daily Sydney–Singapore services from Nov. 23, departing just before midnight. WSI will also launch domestic services from October 2026.

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

Western Sydney International (WSI) opens for commercial passenger flights in October 2026, with Qantas/Jetstar rollout and Singa

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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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FAA notice shows ground stop at San Francisco International Airport

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

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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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Ireland targets 3Q26 timeline to lift Dublin International passenger cap via new legislation Irish transport minister Darragh O’Brien said the government aims to pass legislation lifting the current passenger cap at Dublin International through both houses of parliament by mid-July 2026, targeting removal in 3Q26. The move comes against a backdrop of U.S. pressure over potential impacts on transatlantic commitments and competition.

2026-06-05T08:02:40.299449-07:00

Ireland targets 3Q26 timeline to lift Dublin International passenger cap via new legislation

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Aviator signs 3-year ground-handling and de-icing deal with Icelandair for Bergen and Tromsø

Western Sydney International (WSI) opens for commercial passenger flights in October 2026, with Qantas/Jetstar rollout and Singa

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

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

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