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India is betting on many new airports — a fragile alternative to enlarging megahubs

India is prioritizing a distributed airport model — new regional and metropolitan airports rather than enlarging existing megahubs — to handle its next passenger-growth wave. The approach boosts capacity and regional connectivity but is vulnerable: a major demand shock or systemic disruption could undermine the model's economics and resilience.

2026-02-25T20:13:26.324009-08:00

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FedEx, Atlas Air, AeroLogic and others to start freighter operations at Navi Mumbai by May 2026

2026-02-24T20:26:34.269792-08:00

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Breeze Airways to add 17 summer nonstops, launches Tallahassee and Birmingham

2026-02-24T12:35:43.964579-08:00

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Porter to move Toronto Billy Bishop–Chicago services away from Midway

2026-02-25T10:51:39.390197-08:00

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India is betting on many new airports — a fragile alternative to enlarging megahubs India is prioritizing a distributed airport model — new regional and metropolitan airports rather than enlarging existing megahubs — to handle its next passenger-growth wave. The approach boosts capacity and regional connectivity but is vulnerable: a major demand shock or systemic disruption could undermine the model's economics and resilience.

2026-02-25T20:13:26.324009-08:00

India is betting on many new airports — a fragile alternative to enlarging megahubs

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Porter to move Toronto Billy Bishop–Chicago services away from Midway Porter Airlines will discontinue Toronto Billy Bishop City Centre–Chicago Midway flights and replace them with service routed to another Chicago airport, altering connectivity from Toronto City Centre. The change forms part of Porter's network adjustments ahead of its expanded summer schedule.

2026-02-25T10:51:39.390197-08:00

Porter to move Toronto Billy Bishop–Chicago services away from Midway

Airways Magazine

Avelo extends Central Florida schedule and opens bookings through mid‑November 2026 Avelo has extended its Central Florida schedule and overall booking window through mid‑November 2026 (routes open to Nov. 17), offering year‑ahead flying across 30+ destinations. The low‑cost carrier will serve six Central Florida airports (DAB, RSW, LAL, MCO, SRQ, TPA) with one‑way fares from $42.

2026-02-25T08:54:11.519151-08:00

Avelo extends Central Florida schedule and opens bookings through mid‑November 2026

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Saudi Red Sea International targets 50:50 domestic–international passenger mix by end-2026 Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Airport aims to achieve a 50:50 split between domestic and international passengers by the end of 2026 as it scales operations, signalling a push to balance local demand with inbound travel during its early growth phase.

2026-02-25T07:53:13.409840-08:00

Saudi Red Sea International targets 50:50 domestic–international passenger mix by end-2026

Regional Gateway

IDEMIA and Elenium sign MoU to deploy biometric self‑service at airports IDEMIA Public Security and Elenium have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop integrated biometric self‑service solutions for airports, aiming to create a secure, seamless passenger processing experience across check‑in, security and border touchpoints. The partnership pairs IDEMIA’s biometric identity technology with Elenium’s aviation self‑service automation.

2026-02-25T07:16:04.468435-08:00

IDEMIA and Elenium sign MoU to deploy biometric self‑service at airports

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FedEx, Atlas Air, AeroLogic and others to start freighter operations at Navi Mumbai by May 2026 FedEx Express, Challenge Group, Atlas Air, Teleport and AeroLogic will commence freighter operations at Mumbai D. B. Patil (Navi Mumbai) airport by May 2026, consolidating dedicated cargo activity at the new facility. The move follows the airport's commercial opening and planned airside infrastructure to support expanded freight throughput.

2026-02-24T20:26:34.269792-08:00

FedEx, Atlas Air, AeroLogic and others to start freighter operations at Navi Mumbai by May 2026

Reuters

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)

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India is betting on many new airports — a fragile alternative to enlarging megahubs

FedEx, Atlas Air, AeroLogic and others to start freighter operations at Navi Mumbai by May 2026

Breeze Airways to add 17 summer nonstops, launches Tallahassee and Birmingham

Porter to move Toronto Billy Bishop–Chicago services away from Midway

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