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Ilulissat opens 2,200-meter runway, enabling Air Greenland’s nonstop Copenhagen service and widebody operations

Greenland’s new Ilulissat airport has opened with a 2,200-meter runway, replacing the former 845-meter strip and allowing larger aircraft to serve the gateway to North Greenland. Air Greenland’s Airbus A330-800 arrived for the inauguration, as the carrier introduced direct flights from Copenhagen and established a ground-handling subsidiary.

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Cox’s Bazar to begin international operations with Biman Dhaka–Muscat stopover in November 2026

International operations at Cox’s Bazar are scheduled to start in early November, when Biman Bangladesh Airlines adds a stop at the airport to its regular Dhaka–Muscat service. The route will be operated with a Boeing 777-300ER, opening the coastal airport to scheduled international traffic.

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Chicago Midway closes a runway for three weeks

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Emirates showcases accessibility concepts from airport to cabin

Emirates is presenting new accessibility concepts spanning the airport, lounge and aircraft cabin, while expanding existing support at Dubai International Airport. The initiative puts passenger accessibility across multiple stages of travel in focus, though the available report does not specify the concepts or the scope of the expanded support.

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Riyadh airport resumes operations despite ongoing Houthi attack threats

Riyadh airport has resumed operations after a two-week pause, even as Houthi rebels continue attacks on the Saudi capital. The resumption restores airport activity amid continuing security risks, though the available reports provide no details on the cause of the pause or the scope of resumed operations.

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Sydney Western opens with Jetstar domestic service and Air New Zealand’s Auckland flights

Sydney Western began passenger operations on Oct. 25, 2026, with Jetstar operating the inaugural flight to Gold Coast Coolangatta. Air New Zealand launched the airport’s first international services the following day, linking it with Auckland. The opening adds a new Sydney gateway for domestic and international traffic.

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Sydney Western opens to passenger traffic

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Climate activists target private jet terminal at Stockholm Bromma Airport

Environmental activists have again targeted the private jet terminal at Bromma Stockholm Airport, according to the available report. The summary provides no further details on the action, its operational impact or any response from the airport or terminal operator.