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PM Modi inaugurates Navi Mumbai International Airport (₹19,650 crore) to ease Mumbai capacity crunch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Navi Mumbai International Airport, a greenfield, Adani-developed project built at a cost of ₹19,650 crore (about $2.2bn). The airport opens to relieve chronic congestion at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and complements Jewar in India's twin-airport strategy.

2025-10-08T04:44:46.844357-07:00

CBS News

Government shutdown strains FAA air-traffic control, delays thousands of U.S. flights

2025-10-07T11:25:32.795115-07:00

The Hill

Hollywood Burbank control tower unmanned for six hours during U.S. government shutdown, triggering delays and safety concerns

2025-10-06T20:01:54.717560-07:00

Economic Times

Indian pilot federation urges DGCA to inspect electrical systems on all Boeing 787s after Air India RAT deployment

2025-10-05T11:56:33.840318-07:00

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Hadid opens U.S. business aviation flight support operations center at Houston Hobby Hadid has opened a U.S. business aviation flight support operations center at Houston’s Hobby Airport. A local team will provide closer, on‑the‑ground support for U.S. operators, strengthening the company’s service footprint and responsiveness for business aviation customers in the region.

2025-10-08T06:36:53.158611-07:00

Hadid opens U.S. business aviation flight support operations center at Houston Hobby

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DGCA fines IndiGo parent Rs 20 lakh over use of unqualified simulators for Category C training The DGCA has fined InterGlobe Aviation, owner of IndiGo, Rs 20 lakh for using unqualified simulators to train pilots for Category C aerodromes including Calicut, Leh and Kathmandu. Imposed Sept. 26, the airline says it will contest the order and expects no material operational or financial impact.

2025-10-08T05:16:22.948804-07:00

DGCA fines IndiGo parent Rs 20 lakh over use of unqualified simulators for Category C training

Reuters

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Riyadh Air begins private‑jet runs to London Heathrow ahead of Oct. 26 inaugural and 2025 debut Riyadh Air will start private‑jet operations to London Heathrow this month to gather feedback ahead of public services. The carrier has also slated its inaugural Riyadh–London commercial flight for 26 October 2025 as part of its staged rollout toward a full 2025 launch.

2025-10-08T05:00:36.180823-07:00

Riyadh Air begins private‑jet runs to London Heathrow ahead of Oct. 26 inaugural and 2025 debut

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PM Modi inaugurates Navi Mumbai International Airport (₹19,650 crore) to ease Mumbai capacity crunch Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Navi Mumbai International Airport, a greenfield, Adani-developed project built at a cost of ₹19,650 crore (about $2.2bn). The airport opens to relieve chronic congestion at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and complements Jewar in India's twin-airport strategy.

2025-10-08T04:44:46.844357-07:00

PM Modi inaugurates Navi Mumbai International Airport (₹19,650 crore) to ease Mumbai capacity crunch

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Wizz Air expands Wrocław base with third A321neo and six new European routes Wizz Air will base a third Airbus A321neo at Wrocław Airport from June 2026, launching six new routes — Gran Canaria, Catania, Ohrid, Reykjavik, Dortmund and Varna — while increasing frequencies on services to Barcelona, Bari, Tirana and Malaga to support leisure and regional connectivity.

2025-10-08T03:21:34.674569-07:00

Wizz Air expands Wrocław base with third A321neo and six new European routes

Simple Flying

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Riyadh Air opens 2,000 sqm Hafawa Business Lounge at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport Riyadh Air has opened the Hafawa Lounge at Riyadh King Khalid International Airport, a nearly 2,000 sq m premium facility between terminals 1 and 2 with seating for about 370–400 guests. It will be exclusive to Business Class and Business Elite passengers as the carrier readies its long‑haul launch.

2025-10-08T01:52:20.152147-07:00

Riyadh Air opens 2,000 sqm Hafawa Business Lounge at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport

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Government shutdown strains FAA air-traffic control, delays thousands of U.S. flights The ongoing U.S. government shutdown is straining FAA air-traffic controller staffing and slowing thousands of flights across major U.S. airports, the agency warned. Controllers working with deferred pay and rising "sick calls" have produced operational gaps and localized disruptions, including problems in the Los Angeles area.

2025-10-07T11:25:32.795115-07:00

Government shutdown strains FAA air-traffic control, delays thousands of U.S. flights

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SkyTeam expands Elite Plus lounge benefits to domestic itineraries across 11 carriers SkyTeam has extended Elite Plus lounge benefits to cover domestic itineraries at select member lounges, enabling elite passengers to access facilities on intra‑country flights at Aeromexico, Air France, China Eastern, Garuda, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, SAS, Saudia, Vietnam and Xiamen. The change widens elite perks beyond international travel.

2025-10-07T08:12:38.640902-07:00

SkyTeam expands Elite Plus lounge benefits to domestic itineraries across 11 carriers

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PM Modi inaugurates Navi Mumbai International Airport (₹19,650 crore) to ease Mumbai capacity crunch

Government shutdown strains FAA air-traffic control, delays thousands of U.S. flights

Hollywood Burbank control tower unmanned for six hours during U.S. government shutdown, triggering delays and safety concerns

Indian pilot federation urges DGCA to inspect electrical systems on all Boeing 787s after Air India RAT deployment

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