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Sinkhole shuts LaGuardia runway 4/22, triggering delays and cancellations as Port Authority warns of disruption

A sinkhole near LaGuardia Airport’s Runway 4/22 forced a partial shutdown of runway operations, causing flight delays and cancellations. The Port Authority warned travelers to expect continued disruption while emergency crews assess the cause and determine how to restore service, with thunderstorms forecast.

2026-05-20T12:09:47.010329-07:00

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Avelo extends Central Florida winter flying through Jan. 5, 2027 while cutting Tuesday flights to reduce costs

2026-05-20T14:24:04.089937-07:00

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Air France flight to Detroit reportedly barred from US airspace after reports of a virus on board

2026-05-20T13:11:55.721345-07:00

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IATA projects faster-than-global passenger growth for Egypt; calls for regulatory and infrastructure reforms to sustain expansio

2026-05-20T08:26:37.132070-07:00

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Tinian airfield set for initial Pentagon Pacific flight operations as US expands the network The Pentagon is preparing Tinian’s “historic” airfield for debut flight operations, signaling an expansion of its Pacific network. The move positions the island for new basing and sortie-generation capacity in the region, as US forces add infrastructure to support additional air operations.

2026-05-20T15:54:32.732604-07:00

Tinian airfield set for initial Pentagon Pacific flight operations as US expands the network

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Avelo extends Central Florida winter flying through Jan. 5, 2027 while cutting Tuesday flights to reduce costs Avelo Airlines is extending its Central Florida winter schedule through Jan. 5, 2027, continuing service to Daytona Beach, Fort Myers, Lakeland, Orlando, Sarasota-Bradenton and Tampa. In a separate move, the carrier is stopping Tuesday flights as part of cost-cutting measures.

2026-05-20T14:24:04.089937-07:00

Avelo extends Central Florida winter flying through Jan. 5, 2027 while cutting Tuesday flights to reduce costs

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Air France flight to Detroit reportedly barred from US airspace after reports of a virus on board A Paris Charles de Gaulle–Detroit Air France flight was reportedly denied entry to U.S. airspace after officials learned there was a “virus” on board. The incident highlights how health-safety alerts can trigger immediate operational and regulatory constraints on cross-border flights.

2026-05-20T13:11:55.721345-07:00

Air France flight to Detroit reportedly barred from US airspace after reports of a virus on board

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Sinkhole shuts LaGuardia runway 4/22, triggering delays and cancellations as Port Authority warns of disruption A sinkhole near LaGuardia Airport’s Runway 4/22 forced a partial shutdown of runway operations, causing flight delays and cancellations. The Port Authority warned travelers to expect continued disruption while emergency crews assess the cause and determine how to restore service, with thunderstorms forecast.

2026-05-20T12:09:47.010329-07:00

Sinkhole shuts LaGuardia runway 4/22, triggering delays and cancellations as Port Authority warns of disruption

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HENSOLDT and Robin Radar deploy 360-degree bird-detection radar system at King Shaka International Airport HENSOLDT South Africa and Robin Radar Systems have partnered to protect Durban’s King Shaka International Airport against bird strikes using a 360-degree radar solution designed to deliver aircraft safety with 15 km range. The rollout includes targeted monitoring for Barn Swallows and operational risk reduction for airlines using the airport.

2026-05-20T09:55:49.731898-07:00

HENSOLDT and Robin Radar deploy 360-degree bird-detection radar system at King Shaka International Airport

IATA

IATA projects faster-than-global passenger growth for Egypt; calls for regulatory and infrastructure reforms to sustain expansio IATA data presented to the Ground Handling Conference forecasts strong, multi-decade growth in Egypt’s aviation market, with passenger demand expected to rise faster than the global average. The association urged government-industry collaboration to deliver cost-effective infrastructure, aligned regulation and progress on sustainability.

2026-05-20T08:26:37.132070-07:00

IATA projects faster-than-global passenger growth for Egypt; calls for regulatory and infrastructure reforms to sustain expansio

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ATR delivers first ATR 72-600 HighLine “All-Business-Class” cabin to Berjaya Air ATR has delivered the first HighLine-configured ATR 72-600 to Malaysian launch customer Berjaya Air in Kuala Lumpur. The aircraft features an all-business-class premium cabin concept with 26 leather seats, and Berjaya Air will use the type on regional leisure routes.

2026-05-20T02:09:39.031988-07:00

ATR delivers first ATR 72-600 HighLine “All-Business-Class” cabin to Berjaya Air

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Qatar Airways FY2025/26 profit holds up amid Middle East disruption; net profit down 10% to QR7.08bn Qatar Airways Group reported post-tax profit of QR7.08 billion ($1.94 billion) for FY2025/26, a 10% year-on-year decline, while improving operating performance as the US–Israel vs Iran conflict disrupted Middle East hubs and operations. The airline carried 41+ million passengers and said it plans to add 210 new Boeing widebodies.

2026-05-20T02:05:37.426710-07:00

Qatar Airways FY2025/26 profit holds up amid Middle East disruption; net profit down 10% to QR7.08bn

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Sinkhole shuts LaGuardia runway 4/22, triggering delays and cancellations as Port Authority warns of disruption

Avelo extends Central Florida winter flying through Jan. 5, 2027 while cutting Tuesday flights to reduce costs

Air France flight to Detroit reportedly barred from US airspace after reports of a virus on board

IATA projects faster-than-global passenger growth for Egypt; calls for regulatory and infrastructure reforms to sustain expansio

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