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Changi hits record 70M passengers in 2025 as China demand and cargo boom expand network

Singapore Changi handled nearly 70 million passengers in 2025, a new annual record, adding 13 city links as stronger Chinese outbound travel and booming cargo operations powered the surge. The performance cements Changi's role as a major Asia‑Pacific transfer hub and freight gateway.

2026-01-21T19:20:30.796516-08:00

Airline Economics

Newcastle secures £364m refinancing, including £20m green loan to back net-zero by 2035

2026-01-21T04:44:19.384373-08:00

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Japan tourism hits post-pandemic record in 2025 despite sharp drop in Chinese arrivals

2026-01-21T11:17:44.317498-08:00

Airways Magazine

Korean Air to modernize 26‑year‑old cargo facility at New York JFK

2026-01-21T08:55:14.459770-08:00

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Changi hits record 70M passengers in 2025 as China demand and cargo boom expand network Singapore Changi handled nearly 70 million passengers in 2025, a new annual record, adding 13 city links as stronger Chinese outbound travel and booming cargo operations powered the surge. The performance cements Changi's role as a major Asia‑Pacific transfer hub and freight gateway.

2026-01-21T19:20:30.796516-08:00

Changi hits record 70M passengers in 2025 as China demand and cargo boom expand network

Skift

Japan tourism hits post-pandemic record in 2025 despite sharp drop in Chinese arrivals Japan welcomed a record number of tourists in 2025, comfortably surpassing the post-pandemic high set in 2024, officials said, even as Chinese arrivals plunged in December amid a diplomatic row with Beijing. The robust overall recovery was driven by strength from other source markets.

2026-01-21T11:17:44.317498-08:00

Japan tourism hits post-pandemic record in 2025 despite sharp drop in Chinese arrivals

Airways Magazine

Korean Air to modernize 26‑year‑old cargo facility at New York JFK Korean Air has unveiled plans to modernize its 26‑year‑old cargo facility at New York's JFK International Airport. The carrier says the project will renovate its existing cargo complex at JFK, updating facilities and operations at the airline's long‑standing freight handling site.

2026-01-21T08:55:14.459770-08:00

Korean Air to modernize 26‑year‑old cargo facility at New York JFK

Airline Economics

Newcastle secures £364m refinancing, including £20m green loan to back net-zero by 2035 Newcastle International Airport has secured a £364 million bank finance package, including a £20 million green loan earmarked for projects to reach net‑zero carbon by 2035. The refinancing replaces existing facilities and brings lenders, including AIB, on board to support long‑term growth and sustainability.

2026-01-21T04:44:19.384373-08:00

Newcastle secures £364m refinancing, including £20m green loan to back net-zero by 2035

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Air Force One returns to Joint Base Andrews after minor electrical issue; president completes trip on C-32A Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andrews on Jan. 21 after crew identified a minor electrical issue while en route to the World Economic Forum in Davos. President Trump transferred to a C-32A (USAF Boeing 757) and completed the trip following the precautionary landing.

2026-01-20T20:06:46.702688-08:00

Air Force One returns to Joint Base Andrews after minor electrical issue; president completes trip on C-32A

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Avelo extends summer 2026 schedules across four U.S. hubs, opens year‑ahead bookings Avelo extended its summer 2026 schedule through August and opened year‑ahead bookings across four U.S. hubs — New Haven, Philadelphia, Charlotte and Central Florida. The carrier says its Central Florida roster will serve six airports (Daytona Beach, Fort Myers, Lakeland, Orlando, Sarasota‑Bradenton and Tampa). Reported fares start at $42.

2026-01-20T07:18:45.554461-08:00

Avelo extends summer 2026 schedules across four U.S. hubs, opens year‑ahead bookings

Airport World

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Changi deploys first fully driverless airside baggage tractors after 5,000‑trip trial Singapore Changi Airport has launched live airside operations of its first fully driverless autonomous baggage tractors, fielding a pair of vehicles to transfer bags between Terminals 1 and 4. The deployment follows almost a year of trials comprising more than 5,000 test trips.

2026-01-20T00:32:40.404286-08:00

Changi deploys first fully driverless airside baggage tractors after 5,000‑trip trial

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FAA sets deadline for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant applications The FAA has set the submission deadline for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant applications, initiating the federal funding cycle for airport infrastructure projects. Airports, state agencies and contractors must prepare and file applications and supporting documentation by the cutoff to secure federal construction and safety grants.

2026-01-19T16:34:05.750620-08:00

FAA sets deadline for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant applications

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Changi hits record 70M passengers in 2025 as China demand and cargo boom expand network

Newcastle secures £364m refinancing, including £20m green loan to back net-zero by 2035

Japan tourism hits post-pandemic record in 2025 despite sharp drop in Chinese arrivals

Korean Air to modernize 26‑year‑old cargo facility at New York JFK

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