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Greenland to close Narsarsuaq, open new Qaqortoq — reshaping North Atlantic flight operations

Greenland will close Narsarsuaq Airport and open a new facility at Qaqortoq, a relocation expected to reshape North Atlantic flight operations. The change alters regional connectivity, diversion options and logistics for passenger, cargo and military flights across southern Greenland.

2026-04-09T06:38:46.266635-07:00

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Iraq, Syria and Bahrain reopen airspace; airlines keep longer, safer routings

2026-04-08T22:51:23.238578-07:00

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Jeppesen launches Smart Airport Maps to boost airline ground‑operations efficiency

2026-04-09T01:06:14.807386-07:00

Airways Magazine

Cirium March 2026 On‑Time Performance — Global and Regional Leaders (visualised)

2026-04-08T08:36:15.452502-07:00

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Greenland to close Narsarsuaq, open new Qaqortoq — reshaping North Atlantic flight operations Greenland will close Narsarsuaq Airport and open a new facility at Qaqortoq, a relocation expected to reshape North Atlantic flight operations. The change alters regional connectivity, diversion options and logistics for passenger, cargo and military flights across southern Greenland.

2026-04-09T06:38:46.266635-07:00

Greenland to close Narsarsuaq, open new Qaqortoq — reshaping North Atlantic flight operations

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Jeppesen launches Smart Airport Maps to boost airline ground‑operations efficiency Jeppesen has unveiled Smart Airport Maps, a new mapping product designed to improve airline ground‑operations efficiency. The offering targets better situational awareness for gate, apron and turnaround activities to help carriers and handlers reduce on‑ground delays and operational friction across airports.

2026-04-09T01:06:14.807386-07:00

Jeppesen launches Smart Airport Maps to boost airline ground‑operations efficiency

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Iraq, Syria and Bahrain reopen airspace; airlines keep longer, safer routings Following a US–Iran ceasefire, Iraq, Syria and Bahrain have reopened to commercial traffic and Bahrain has begun phased flight resumptions after weeks of closure. Airlines remain cautious: Kuwaiti airspace stays closed in parts, so carriers continue longer, safer routings while services and schedules are restored.

2026-04-08T22:51:23.238578-07:00

Iraq, Syria and Bahrain reopen airspace; airlines keep longer, safer routings

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Cirium March 2026 On‑Time Performance — Global and Regional Leaders (visualised) Cirium's March 2026 On‑Time Performance report ranks global and regional leaders in punctuality, presenting visualised OTP standings and trend and scale context across North America, Europe, APAC, LATAM and MEA. The dataset highlights month‑on‑month shifts and comparative scale between regional markets.

2026-04-08T08:36:15.452502-07:00

Cirium March 2026 On‑Time Performance — Global and Regional Leaders (visualised)

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SFO closes Runway 1R for six‑month overhaul; carriers shift ops to 28L/28R San Francisco International has closed Runway 1R for a six‑month overhaul, forcing carriers to shift arrivals and departures onto runways 28L/28R. The re‑routing is increasing residential noise exposure and adding time to airline schedules as operations are reworked.

2026-04-08T08:17:12.471336-07:00

SFO closes Runway 1R for six‑month overhaul; carriers shift ops to 28L/28R

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Ogun State commissions Gateway Air and opens Gateway International Airport, launching domestic services Ogun State’s Gateway Air, a state-backed virtual carrier, was formally commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on April 4 and launched domestic operations to coincide with the inauguration of Gateway International Airport in Ilishan-Remo. The move ties a new airline brand directly to regional airport infrastructure.

2026-04-08T02:37:30.483986-07:00

Ogun State commissions Gateway Air and opens Gateway International Airport, launching domestic services

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India orders 25% cut to landing and parking charges for domestic flights for three months India's airport regulator ordered a 25% reduction in landing and parking fees for domestic flights at major and non‑major airports, effective immediately for three months. The move, prompted by carrier requests amid Iran war‑related reroutes, airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs, will be reviewed before expiry.

2026-04-07T23:12:31.597516-07:00

India orders 25% cut to landing and parking charges for domestic flights for three months

The Air Current

FAA simulations at LAX and MCO highlight eVTOL airport‑taxi trade‑offs; United CEO remains skeptical FAA simulations at Los Angeles International (LAX) and Orlando International (MCO) show eVTOL 'airport taxi' operations create both operational challenges and potential throughput or connectivity benefits when introduced into busy airport airspace and ground environments. United Airlines' CEO has publicly expressed skepticism about their near‑term commercial viability at major hubs.

2026-04-07T15:22:42.452807-07:00

FAA simulations at LAX and MCO highlight eVTOL airport‑taxi trade‑offs; United CEO remains skeptical

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Greenland to close Narsarsuaq, open new Qaqortoq — reshaping North Atlantic flight operations

Iraq, Syria and Bahrain reopen airspace; airlines keep longer, safer routings

Jeppesen launches Smart Airport Maps to boost airline ground‑operations efficiency

Cirium March 2026 On‑Time Performance — Global and Regional Leaders (visualised)

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