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Alaska Airlines to launch Seattle–Reykjavík nonstop May 28, 2026; longest US 737 route at 3,622 miles

Alaska Airlines will launch seasonal nonstop service between Seattle–Tacoma (SEA) and Reykjavík on May 28, 2026, flying 3,622 miles in roughly 7 hours 25 minutes. The carrier will operate the route with 737 MAX aircraft and expand its codeshare with Icelandair for European connections.

2025-09-04T05:48:54.038585-07:00

thetimes.com

Arora Group and Bechtel lodge £25bn “Heathrow West” rival to Heathrow’s £49bn third‑runway plan

2025-09-01T22:20:27.522739-07:00

AeroTime

UK airports handle a record 81 million passengers in Q2 2025 as punctuality improves

2025-09-01T03:32:41.931815-07:00

Aviation Source

Ryanair expands London Winter 2025 network with five new routes from Luton and Stansted

2025-09-02T17:13:07.934140-07:00

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Allegiant to add Burbank (BUR) service and three new nonstop routes starting Feb 2026 Allegiant announced three new nonstop routes connecting five U.S. cities and will add Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) to its network with service beginning February 2026. The carrier will operate a new Bellingham–Burbank nonstop, stepping into capacity left after Avelo's West Coast withdrawal.

2025-09-09T16:40:59.951620-07:00

Allegiant to add Burbank (BUR) service and three new nonstop routes starting Feb 2026

Associated Press

Heathrow Terminal 4 partially evacuated after suspected tear‑gas release; man arrested Heathrow's Terminal 4 was partially evacuated on Sept. 8 after emergency crews responded to a hazardous‑materials call and found a canister believed to contain tear gas or pepper spray. About 20 people were treated; a 57‑year‑old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm and causing a public nuisance.

2025-09-09T09:46:57.104421-07:00

Heathrow Terminal 4 partially evacuated after suspected tear‑gas release; man arrested

International Airport Review

Denver International wins NAFA Green Fleet Award after expanding EV ground fleet and cutting emissions Denver International Airport has won NAFA’s top Green Fleet Award after a program to expand its electric vehicle fleet and reduce ground-vehicle emissions through fleet expansion and management measures. The recognition highlights DIA’s operational sustainability drive alongside broader decarbonization and on-site energy plans.

2025-09-09T09:18:46.508725-07:00

Denver International wins NAFA Green Fleet Award after expanding EV ground fleet and cutting emissions

m.economictimes.com

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International to reopen runway RW10/28 on September 16 after ILS upgrade Delhi's Indira Gandhi International will reopen runway RW10/28 on September 16 following an Instrument Landing System upgrade. The improvement — aimed at better low‑visibility performance during fog — returns runway capacity at India's busiest hub, which handles roughly 1,450 daily flight movements.

2025-09-08T17:57:49.696034-07:00

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International to reopen runway RW10/28 on September 16 after ILS upgrade

FreightWaves

One Air launches scheduled 747-400F freighter service linking Hong Kong and East Midlands UK startup One Air inaugurated its first scheduled freighter service as a Boeing 747-400F arrived at East Midlands Airport from Hong Kong. The carrier says it will operate scheduled 747 and 777 freighter services focused on time-sensitive e‑commerce and electronics cargo as it expands fleet and hubs.

2025-09-08T15:19:32.944824-07:00

One Air launches scheduled 747-400F freighter service linking Hong Kong and East Midlands

beatofhawaii.com

Hawaii’s Lihue Airport to receive $51M for long-delayed runway repairs Hawaii’s Lihue Airport will receive $51 million to advance long-delayed runway repairs, a project that had stalled for years. The funding moves the long-stalled fix into execution, promising improved runway safety and operational reliability for the island’s primary commercial airfield.

2025-09-08T00:16:57.286085-07:00

Hawaii’s Lihue Airport to receive $51M for long-delayed runway repairs

International Airport Review

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths outlines blueprint to become the world's biggest airport Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths has set out a blueprint to make Dubai International the world’s biggest airport, detailing the strategic investments, capacity growth, operational changes and airport infrastructure upgrades he says are required to expand passenger throughput and global connectivity.

2025-09-07T23:22:49.173828-07:00

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths outlines blueprint to become the world's biggest airport

CBC

Passports, airport 'lounges' and luxury air stalls: 100+ horses flown to Calgary for Spruce Meadows Masters More than 100 international and domestic competition horses were flown into Calgary for the Spruce Meadows Masters, moved in bespoke 'luxury' air stalls with passports and dedicated airport-lounge treatment. Airlines and specialist cargo handlers coordinated cross-border logistics and animal-welfare documentation to deliver the equine competitors.

2025-09-07T09:50:18.901470-07:00

Passports, airport 'lounges' and luxury air stalls: 100+ horses flown to Calgary for Spruce Meadows Masters