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Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to three Tigray airports after Mekelle seizure

Ethiopian Airlines suspended service to Mekelle, Axum and Shire after regional forces seized Mekelle Airport amid renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia. The cancellations underscore the immediate operational impact of deteriorating security conditions on air connectivity to Tigray.

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Global Passenger Traffic Reached 9.8 Billion in 2025 as U.S. Regionals Drove Departure Growth

Airports worldwide handled a record 9.8 billion passengers in 2025, with international traffic up 6.1% and domestic traffic up 1.7%. In the U.S., regional airlines accounted for all scheduled passenger-departure growth, while early 2026 data points to a marked slowdown from last year’s pace.

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FAA Communications Failure Grounds Northeast Flights, Exposing Aging U.S. Air Traffic Control Infrastructure

A communications failure and severed fiber line at Philadelphia TRACON forced the FAA to ground flights at major Northeast airports, with delays and cancellations extending into Tuesday. The disruption renewed scrutiny of outdated telecommunications systems, decades-old Compaq computers and replacement parts sourced through unconventional channels.

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India weighs airport operators’ entry into the airline market as Adani eyes a carrier

India is considering the advantages and risks of allowing airport operators to own airlines, as Adani explores entering the country’s carrier market. The policy debate could shape competition, vertical integration and the future structure of India’s rapidly expanding aviation sector.

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Iraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad after U.S. sanctions threat, sources say

Iraq ordered its civil aviation authority to suspend Iranian carrier flights to Baghdad airport starting Wednesday, according to two sources cited by Reuters. The move follows a U.S. warning that airports servicing Iranian airlines could face sanctions, adding pressure to regional air links and airport operations.

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Airlines oppose Canada’s planned privatization of airports

Airlines are opposing Canada’s planned privatization of airports, putting the sector at odds with a policy that would change how airport assets are owned and managed. The dispute places airport privatization on the agenda for carriers and policymakers weighing the future of Canadian aviation infrastructure.

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Electra Demonstrates Helicopter-Style Regional Operations With Fixed-Wing EL2

Electra used taxiways, heliports and a drag strip across Virginia to demonstrate short-haul, point-to-point operations for its EL2 fixed-wing aircraft. The tests at Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport were intended to assess potential future airport procedures, while raising questions about passenger comfort aboard the planned nine-seat EL9.

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Duffy seeks another $30 billion for U.S. air traffic control and airport upgrades

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he wants Congress to approve an additional $30 billion for air traffic control towers, software and airports. The request would expand federal funding for upgrades across the U.S. aviation system, spanning both core ATC infrastructure and airport facilities.