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FAA orders 10-day airspace closure at El Paso International Airport for 'special security reasons'

The FAA has ordered a 10-day closure of airspace around El Paso International Airport, grounding all flights to and from the airport for “special security reasons.” The agency has provided no public explanation for the restriction, disrupting carriers and travelers across the US–Mexico border region.

2026-02-11T01:50:22.507263-08:00

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St Helena airport downgraded over fire-safety failings; commercial flights suspended

2026-02-11T03:33:13.693017-08:00

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SkyGrid and Port San Antonio sign MOU to integrate UTM, develop CONOPS and vertiports for AAM at 1,900‑acre Tech Port

2026-02-10T07:54:37.618338-08:00

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AirAsia pins Bahrain hub to relaunch Kuala Lumpur–Gatwick service from mid‑2026

2026-02-10T21:13:33.377945-08:00

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Airlink to launch scheduled Johannesburg–St Helena passenger service on Oct. 14 Airlink will launch scheduled passenger services between Johannesburg O.R. Tambo (4Z) and St Helena on October 14. The carrier did not disclose frequency or aircraft type in the announcement, but the move establishes a regular scheduled air link from South Africa’s main hub to the island.

2026-02-11T03:40:52.140498-08:00

Airlink to launch scheduled Johannesburg–St Helena passenger service on Oct. 14

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St Helena airport downgraded over fire-safety failings; commercial flights suspended St Helena's sole airport was downgraded from Category 6 over fire-safety shortcomings, prompting regulators to suspend commercial flights and Airlink to halt services, leaving the remote Atlantic island cut off. A temporary Category 4 clearance permits small aircraft for medical evacuations and supply runs while fixes are made.

2026-02-11T03:33:13.693017-08:00

St Helena airport downgraded over fire-safety failings; commercial flights suspended

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FAA orders 10-day airspace closure at El Paso International Airport for 'special security reasons' The FAA has ordered a 10-day closure of airspace around El Paso International Airport, grounding all flights to and from the airport for “special security reasons.” The agency has provided no public explanation for the restriction, disrupting carriers and travelers across the US–Mexico border region.

2026-02-11T01:50:22.507263-08:00

FAA orders 10-day airspace closure at El Paso International Airport for 'special security reasons'

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Sheremetyevo operator to buy Domodedovo; vows profitability as runway found non-compliant The operator of Moscow Sheremetyevo — via subsidiary Perspektiva and partner PSB — signed an agreement to acquire Domodedovo, auctioned 29 January after a government takeover. Sheremetyevo's CEO says Domodedovo's new runway was built in violation of standards and may need costly reconstruction.

2026-02-10T23:33:27.910331-08:00

Sheremetyevo operator to buy Domodedovo; vows profitability as runway found non-compliant

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AirAsia pins Bahrain hub to relaunch Kuala Lumpur–Gatwick service from mid‑2026 AirAsia has chosen Bahrain as its first Middle East hub and will resume daily Kuala Lumpur–London Gatwick services via Manama from mid‑2026. The stopover hub underpins a lower‑risk medium‑haul expansion into Europe and Africa, with flights expected on high‑density A330‑300s under its low‑cost model.

2026-02-10T21:13:33.377945-08:00

AirAsia pins Bahrain hub to relaunch Kuala Lumpur–Gatwick service from mid‑2026

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Dubai International posts record 95.2 million passengers in 2025 — highest annual international traffic on record Dubai International Airport handled a record 95.2 million passengers in 2025, up 3.1% year‑on‑year, marking the highest annual international passenger traffic ever recorded by any airport. December delivered 8.7 million passengers and Q4 totalled 25.1 million, highlighting strong peak demand.

2026-02-10T20:18:38.777744-08:00

Dubai International posts record 95.2 million passengers in 2025 — highest annual international traffic on record

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Stansted readies for half-term surge — 800,000 passengers expected in 10 days London Stansted is preparing for its busiest period to date, expecting more than 800,000 passengers to pass through its terminals over the next 10 days as families travel for half-term winter sun and ski breaks. The airport warns of concentrated peak-day volumes and heightened pressure on terminal and ground operations.

2026-02-10T15:56:07.241749-08:00

Stansted readies for half-term surge — 800,000 passengers expected in 10 days

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Wizz Air to launch Stockholm Arlanda–Bucharest service from 30 March 2026 Wizz Air will add a new Stockholm Arlanda–Bucharest route, launching 30 March 2026, further expanding the carrier’s presence at Arlanda. The service extends Wizz’s Nordic network and increases direct connectivity between Sweden and Romania ahead of the 2026 summer season.

2026-02-10T14:15:41.048819-08:00

Wizz Air to launch Stockholm Arlanda–Bucharest service from 30 March 2026

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FAA orders 10-day airspace closure at El Paso International Airport for 'special security reasons'

St Helena airport downgraded over fire-safety failings; commercial flights suspended

SkyGrid and Port San Antonio sign MOU to integrate UTM, develop CONOPS and vertiports for AAM at 1,900‑acre Tech Port

AirAsia pins Bahrain hub to relaunch Kuala Lumpur–Gatwick service from mid‑2026

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