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Trump to convene White House meeting on federal-led overhaul of Washington Dulles

President Donald Trump will hold a White House meeting Wednesday to review his plan to overhaul Washington Dulles, the primary international airport serving the U.S. capital, the White House said. The meeting follows his December criticism of the Saarinen terminal's design and signals possible federal intervention in the airport's modernization.

2026-02-24T16:06:16.101440-08:00

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U.S. Airlines Brace for Record 171 Million Passengers in Spring Travel Surge (Mar 1–Apr 30)

2026-02-24T15:15:09.666396-08:00

Aviation Week

Riyadh Air to launch daily Riyadh–Cairo Boeing 787-9 service as third international destination

2026-02-24T03:55:47.693445-08:00

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Server-room fire at Lagos Murtala Muhammed Terminal 1 forces evacuations and flight disruptions; operations restored

2026-02-24T13:10:30.543560-08:00

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Trump to convene White House meeting on federal-led overhaul of Washington Dulles President Donald Trump will hold a White House meeting Wednesday to review his plan to overhaul Washington Dulles, the primary international airport serving the U.S. capital, the White House said. The meeting follows his December criticism of the Saarinen terminal's design and signals possible federal intervention in the airport's modernization.

2026-02-24T16:06:16.101440-08:00

Trump to convene White House meeting on federal-led overhaul of Washington Dulles

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U.S. Airlines Brace for Record 171 Million Passengers in Spring Travel Surge (Mar 1–Apr 30) U.S. airlines are bracing for a record 171 million passengers expected to travel between March 1 and April 30. The spring surge will concentrate demand across carriers, airports and screening checkpoints, creating an operational stress test for schedules, staffing and on-time performance.

2026-02-24T15:15:09.666396-08:00

U.S. Airlines Brace for Record 171 Million Passengers in Spring Travel Surge (Mar 1–Apr 30)

FlightGlobal

Server-room fire at Lagos Murtala Muhammed Terminal 1 forces evacuations and flight disruptions; operations restored A server-room fire on 23 February at Terminal 1 of Lagos's Murtala Muhammed International Airport forced evacuations, injured six people and temporarily suspended international and domestic flights after the blaze spread to the departure hall. Airport authorities say operations have since been restored while investigations continue.

2026-02-24T13:10:30.543560-08:00

Server-room fire at Lagos Murtala Muhammed Terminal 1 forces evacuations and flight disruptions; operations restored

Vertical Mag

Vertical Aviation International seeks FAA clarity on Reagan National (KDCA) flight limits to avoid 'unintended restrictions' Vertical Aviation International said it supports the FAA's safety objectives for new flight limits around Reagan National (KDCA) but asked regulators to clarify the rule's scope, warning ambiguous language could impose "unintended restrictions" that constrain helicopter, powered‑lift and eVTOL operations.

2026-02-24T10:56:28.611550-08:00

Vertical Aviation International seeks FAA clarity on Reagan National (KDCA) flight limits to avoid 'unintended restrictions'

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ZIPAIR inaugurates nonstop Tokyo–Narita to Orlando 787 charter, first Asia‑Pacific–Florida passenger link ZIPAIR's inaugural nonstop charter from Tokyo Narita landed at Orlando International on 23 February, carrying about 280 passengers on a Boeing 787. The flight established the first direct passenger link between the Asia‑Pacific region and Florida, cutting travel time and opening a new long‑haul leisure corridor.

2026-02-24T10:36:23.214756-08:00

ZIPAIR inaugurates nonstop Tokyo–Narita to Orlando 787 charter, first Asia‑Pacific–Florida passenger link

Business Wire

Universal Aviation to operate $20M private-aviation terminal at King Fahd International Airport, Dammam Universal Aviation, an Evans Aviation company, has been selected by Dammam Airports Company and Saudi authorities to manage a newly inaugurated $20 million general-aviation terminal at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. The private-jet facility is expected to be operational shortly, expanding FBO capacity in the Eastern Province.

2026-02-24T10:17:06.954572-08:00

Universal Aviation to operate $20M private-aviation terminal at King Fahd International Airport, Dammam

Aviation Week

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Riyadh Air to launch daily Riyadh–Cairo Boeing 787-9 service as third international destination Riyadh Air will launch daily nonstop Riyadh–Cairo passenger service using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, naming Cairo its third international destination after London Heathrow and Dubai. The startup also secured slots at Manchester as it accelerates network rollout ahead of commercial launch.

2026-02-24T03:55:47.693445-08:00

Riyadh Air to launch daily Riyadh–Cairo Boeing 787-9 service as third international destination

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China’s $280B Outbound Travel Surge: 175 Million Trips and What It Means for Airlines and Destinations China's outbound tourism rebound is forecast to generate about 175 million trips and roughly $280 billion in spending, triggering a major boost to international leisure travel. Airlines, airports and tourism-dependent destinations should prepare for seasonal capacity shifts, route demand and revenue opportunities tied to Chinese travelers.

2026-02-24T00:06:29.560503-08:00

China’s $280B Outbound Travel Surge: 175 Million Trips and What It Means for Airlines and Destinations

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Trump to convene White House meeting on federal-led overhaul of Washington Dulles

U.S. Airlines Brace for Record 171 Million Passengers in Spring Travel Surge (Mar 1–Apr 30)

Riyadh Air to launch daily Riyadh–Cairo Boeing 787-9 service as third international destination

Server-room fire at Lagos Murtala Muhammed Terminal 1 forces evacuations and flight disruptions; operations restored

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