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NTSB urges FAA to tighten how runway condition assessments are conducted during heavy rainfall

The NTSB called on the FAA to revise the way runway conditions are assessed during heavy rainfall, warning that current evaluations may leave aircraft exposed to skidding risks and runway departures. The recommendation targets improved decision-making when wet-weather braking and surface friction degrade.

2026-05-26T12:24:19.966150-07:00

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Gama Aviation brings a $60m FBO at Sharjah Airport online, strengthening private aviation access to Dubai and the Northern Emira

2026-05-26T09:49:50.298345-07:00

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easyJet and Amsterdam Schiphol trial TaxiBot automated taxiing on A320neo to cut fuel burn, CO2 and airport noise

2026-05-26T05:32:04.403996-07:00

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Singapore Airlines boosts Singapore–Amsterdam service to 10 flights weekly for late-2026 peak demand

2026-05-25T03:44:18.460411-07:00

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NTSB urges FAA to tighten how runway condition assessments are conducted during heavy rainfall The NTSB called on the FAA to revise the way runway conditions are assessed during heavy rainfall, warning that current evaluations may leave aircraft exposed to skidding risks and runway departures. The recommendation targets improved decision-making when wet-weather braking and surface friction degrade.

2026-05-26T12:24:19.966150-07:00

NTSB urges FAA to tighten how runway condition assessments are conducted during heavy rainfall

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Gama Aviation brings a $60m FBO at Sharjah Airport online, strengthening private aviation access to Dubai and the Northern Emira Gama Aviation has made its new fixed-base operator (FBO) facility at Sharjah Airport operational, positioning the airport as an additional gateway for business and charter traffic into Dubai and the Northern Emirates. The $60 million development is designed to support increased ground-handling and premium services for private operators in the region.

2026-05-26T09:49:50.298345-07:00

Gama Aviation brings a $60m FBO at Sharjah Airport online, strengthening private aviation access to Dubai and the Northern Emira

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Kaliningrad’s Khrabrovo briefly closed after first drone-danger alert for Russia’s exclave since 2022 Khrabrovo Airport in Kaliningrad temporarily halted flights after the Russian exclave issued its first drone-danger alert since 2022, indicating a renewed, localized unmanned-aircraft threat posture. The alert triggered immediate airport operational disruption, mirroring recent regional drone-alert practices in the Baltics.

2026-05-26T07:03:54.670236-07:00

Kaliningrad’s Khrabrovo briefly closed after first drone-danger alert for Russia’s exclave since 2022

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easyJet and Amsterdam Schiphol trial TaxiBot automated taxiing on A320neo to cut fuel burn, CO2 and airport noise easyJet and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol are trialling TaxiBot automated aircraft taxiing, equipping four easyJet A320neo aircraft with the system. The partners say the move is designed to reduce taxi emissions, fuel burn, and ground noise by automating surface movement at the airport.

2026-05-26T05:32:04.403996-07:00

easyJet and Amsterdam Schiphol trial TaxiBot automated taxiing on A320neo to cut fuel burn, CO2 and airport noise

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Jet Linx Aviation to open Van Nuys base by YE26 with private terminal for owners and jet card clients Jet Linx Aviation has agreed to open a new base at Van Nuys (Omaha Eppley) by the end of 2026. The facility will feature a private terminal designed to serve aircraft owners and jet card customers as an alternative to traditional FBO operations.

2026-05-25T12:57:26.043699-07:00

Jet Linx Aviation to open Van Nuys base by YE26 with private terminal for owners and jet card clients

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Singapore Airlines boosts Singapore–Amsterdam service to 10 flights weekly for late-2026 peak demand Singapore Airlines will increase frequencies on its Singapore–Amsterdam route to 10 services per week from August 1 through October 22, 2026, supplementing its current daily operations. The added capacity aligns with SIA’s broader European network build-out entering the 2H 2026 period.

2026-05-25T03:44:18.460411-07:00

Singapore Airlines boosts Singapore–Amsterdam service to 10 flights weekly for late-2026 peak demand

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HKIA Terminal 2 reopens with phased check-in shift for 15 airlines ahead of 2026 summer travel Hong Kong International Airport has reopened its rebuilt Terminal 2, with 15 airlines relocating check-in operations in phases ahead of the summer travel season. Terminal 2 departure facilities are set to begin operating on 27 May 2026, including AirAsia’s relocation of international check-in from 28 May 2026.

2026-05-24T20:12:33.791028-07:00

HKIA Terminal 2 reopens with phased check-in shift for 15 airlines ahead of 2026 summer travel

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Porter launches year-round nonstop Toronto–Austin service (YYZ–AUS) Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Porter Airlines marked the start of new year-round nonstop flights between Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and AUS. The release positions the route as a permanent part of Porter’s network, adding nonstop connectivity between the two metros.

2026-05-24T15:26:56.877970-07:00

Porter launches year-round nonstop Toronto–Austin service (YYZ–AUS)

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NTSB urges FAA to tighten how runway condition assessments are conducted during heavy rainfall

Gama Aviation brings a $60m FBO at Sharjah Airport online, strengthening private aviation access to Dubai and the Northern Emira

easyJet and Amsterdam Schiphol trial TaxiBot automated taxiing on A320neo to cut fuel burn, CO2 and airport noise

Singapore Airlines boosts Singapore–Amsterdam service to 10 flights weekly for late-2026 peak demand

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