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Ryanair to exit Niš, Serbia, from early fourth quarter 2026

Ryanair plans to end its operations at Niš Airport in Serbia from early fourth quarter 2026, removing the low-cost carrier from the airport’s network. The move will affect Niš’s airline capacity and require passengers, the airport and regional stakeholders to adjust plans.

Air Data News

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Magnitude 7.4 Colombia earthquake disrupts seven airports as airlines offer refunds and changes

Aerocivil restricted or suspended operations at seven airports after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, citing inspections of airside, structural and navigation infrastructure. Pereira, Manizales, Quibdó, Armenia, Cartago, Buenaventura and Cali were affected, while Popayán separately closed because of volcanic ash; Clic, Wingo and JetSMART offered passenger remedies.

Leeham News

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UPS MD-11 freighter accident renews focus on single-point engine failures

The November 4, 2025 loss of a UPS-operated MD-11 freighter at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport highlights the consequences of an engine separating from the wing during takeoff. The event also revives a decades-old aviation safety lesson about vulnerable single-point failure modes.

The Hill

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Alaska Airlines 737 placed under cockpit lockdown after passengers allegedly threaten takeover in Miami

Alaska Airlines Flight 305 returned to the gate at Miami International Airport on Aug. 9 after pilots reported passenger threats during taxi, including an alleged attempt to take control of the aircraft. Air traffic control audio reviewed by CNN indicated emergency protocols were also triggered on another flight.

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United joins more than $20 billion Washington Dulles makeover

United Airlines is participating in a planned makeover of Washington Dulles International Airport valued at more than $20 billion. The initiative underscores the carrier’s stake in the airport’s long-term infrastructure, capacity and passenger-experience strategy.

CAPA

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Vietjet to launch Western Sydney–Ho Chi Minh City flights in January 2027, with Bangkok service planned

Vietjet Air and its Thai subsidiary will become the latest passenger carriers to commit to Western Sydney International Airport, with Ho Chi Minh City flights scheduled to begin in January 2027 and Bangkok service planned for later that year. The airport’s passenger network now includes five carriers.

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ATSB investigates Sydney Airport tarmac near miss involving Jetstar A320 and Qatar Airways 777

An investigation is underway after a Jetstar A320 and Qatar Airways Boeing 777 narrowly avoided colliding on a Sydney Airport taxiway. Reports cite taxiway confusion and weekend air traffic control staffing pressures; the incident also led to an emergency stop and a Jetstar flight cancellation after boarding.

NBC News

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Delta 757 returns to Atlanta and evacuates 199 passengers after cockpit fumes reported

A Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-200 returned to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport shortly after takeoff after pilots reported smoke and fumes in the flight deck and donned oxygen masks. The 199 passengers evacuated the smoke-filled aircraft using emergency slides on the taxiway.