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Unexplained FAA NOTAMs Disrupt Flights in Texas and New Mexico as Purpose Remains Unclear

A series of unexplained FAA NOTAMs temporarily disrupted commercial flights across parts of Texas and New Mexico and have prompted agency and industry inquiries. Regulators say the NOTAMs' purpose is under investigation, but officials have provided no public explanation, leaving carriers and airports scrambling for operational guidance.

2026-02-11T10:44:14.468384-08:00

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FAA briefly ordered 10‑day closure of El Paso airspace after alleged cartel drone incursions amid Pentagon–FAA standoff

2026-02-11T01:50:22.507263-08:00

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JFK New Terminal One launches CBP-backed Enhanced Passenger Processing biometric arrivals

2026-02-11T07:56:24.746095-08:00

Reuters

AirAsia X opens Bahrain hub to relaunch Kuala Lumpur–Gatwick via high‑density A330s

2026-02-10T21:13:33.377945-08:00

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Statistics Canada: U.S.-bound travel from Canada falls sharply at start of 2026 Statistics Canada reports a substantial decline in Canadian visitors to the U.S. at the start of 2026. The drop continues weakness in transborder demand, amplifying pressure on carriers and airports that rely on Canadian traffic as international travel patterns shift.

2026-02-11T12:15:59.595236-08:00

Statistics Canada: U.S.-bound travel from Canada falls sharply at start of 2026

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Unexplained FAA NOTAMs Disrupt Flights in Texas and New Mexico as Purpose Remains Unclear A series of unexplained FAA NOTAMs temporarily disrupted commercial flights across parts of Texas and New Mexico and have prompted agency and industry inquiries. Regulators say the NOTAMs' purpose is under investigation, but officials have provided no public explanation, leaving carriers and airports scrambling for operational guidance.

2026-02-11T10:44:14.468384-08:00

Unexplained FAA NOTAMs Disrupt Flights in Texas and New Mexico as Purpose Remains Unclear

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JFK New Terminal One launches CBP-backed Enhanced Passenger Processing biometric arrivals The New Terminal One at JFK has launched Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP), a US Customs and Border Protection-backed biometric arrivals screening program. EPP deploys next-generation biometric identity checks to speed and automate international arrivals processing, aiming to shorten queues and improve the arrivals experience for U.S. citizens and other travelers.

2026-02-11T07:56:24.746095-08:00

JFK New Terminal One launches CBP-backed Enhanced Passenger Processing biometric arrivals

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Airlink to launch scheduled Johannesburg–St Helena passenger service on Oct. 14 Airlink will launch scheduled passenger services between Johannesburg O.R. Tambo (4Z) and St Helena on October 14. The carrier did not disclose frequency or aircraft type in the announcement, but the move establishes a regular scheduled air link from South Africa’s main hub to the island.

2026-02-11T03:40:52.140498-08:00

Airlink to launch scheduled Johannesburg–St Helena passenger service on Oct. 14

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St Helena airport downgraded over fire-safety concerns; commercial flights suspended St Helena's lone airport was downgraded by its aviation regulator over fire-safety shortcomings, prompting Airlink to suspend scheduled commercial services and leaving the remote British territory temporarily cut off. Regulators later authorised limited Category 4 operations for small aircraft and medevacs while the airport remains closed until Feb. 20.

2026-02-11T03:33:13.693017-08:00

St Helena airport downgraded over fire-safety concerns; commercial flights suspended

Reuters

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FAA briefly ordered 10‑day closure of El Paso airspace after alleged cartel drone incursions amid Pentagon–FAA standoff The FAA issued a 10‑day flight restriction grounding operations to and from El Paso International for “special security reasons,” then abruptly reopened the airspace after U.S. military action against alleged Mexican cartel drones. AP sources say the move followed a Pentagon–FAA dispute over counter‑drone measures, including lasers.

2026-02-11T01:50:22.507263-08:00

FAA briefly ordered 10‑day closure of El Paso airspace after alleged cartel drone incursions amid Pentagon–FAA standoff

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Sheremetyevo operator to buy Domodedovo; vows profitability as runway found non-compliant The operator of Moscow Sheremetyevo — via subsidiary Perspektiva and partner PSB — signed an agreement to acquire Domodedovo, auctioned 29 January after a government takeover. Sheremetyevo's CEO says Domodedovo's new runway was built in violation of standards and may need costly reconstruction.

2026-02-10T23:33:27.910331-08:00

Sheremetyevo operator to buy Domodedovo; vows profitability as runway found non-compliant

Reuters

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AirAsia X opens Bahrain hub to relaunch Kuala Lumpur–Gatwick via high‑density A330s AirAsia X has established its first hub outside Asia in Bahrain and will resume daily Kuala Lumpur–London Gatwick services via BAH from mid‑2026, deploying high‑density, all‑economy A330‑300s with buy‑on‑board service — prioritising lower fares over long‑haul comfort.

2026-02-10T21:13:33.377945-08:00

AirAsia X opens Bahrain hub to relaunch Kuala Lumpur–Gatwick via high‑density A330s

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Unexplained FAA NOTAMs Disrupt Flights in Texas and New Mexico as Purpose Remains Unclear

FAA briefly ordered 10‑day closure of El Paso airspace after alleged cartel drone incursions amid Pentagon–FAA standoff

JFK New Terminal One launches CBP-backed Enhanced Passenger Processing biometric arrivals

AirAsia X opens Bahrain hub to relaunch Kuala Lumpur–Gatwick via high‑density A330s

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