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Alaska Airlines to launch Seattle–Reykjavík nonstop May 28, 2026; longest US 737 route at 3,622 miles

Alaska Airlines will launch seasonal nonstop service between Seattle–Tacoma (SEA) and Reykjavík on May 28, 2026, flying 3,622 miles in roughly 7 hours 25 minutes. The carrier will operate the route with 737 MAX aircraft and expand its codeshare with Icelandair for European connections.

2025-09-04T05:48:54.038585-07:00

thetimes.com

Arora Group and Bechtel lodge £25bn “Heathrow West” rival to Heathrow’s £49bn third‑runway plan

2025-09-01T22:20:27.522739-07:00

Aviation Source

Ryanair expands London Winter 2025 network with five new routes from Luton and Stansted

2025-09-02T17:13:07.934140-07:00

Aviation Source

Two United aircraft make tail-to-tail contact during pushback at SFO; FAA opens probe

2025-09-02T18:32:52.031093-07:00

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beatofhawaii.com

Hawaii’s Lihue Airport to receive $51M for long-delayed runway repairs Hawaii’s Lihue Airport will receive $51 million to advance long-delayed runway repairs, a project that had stalled for years. The funding moves the long-stalled fix into execution, promising improved runway safety and operational reliability for the island’s primary commercial airfield.

2025-09-08T00:16:57.286085-07:00

Hawaii’s Lihue Airport to receive $51M for long-delayed runway repairs

International Airport Review

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths outlines blueprint to become the world's biggest airport Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths has set out a blueprint to make Dubai International the world’s biggest airport, detailing the strategic investments, capacity growth, operational changes and airport infrastructure upgrades he says are required to expand passenger throughput and global connectivity.

2025-09-07T23:22:49.173828-07:00

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths outlines blueprint to become the world's biggest airport

CBC

Passports, airport 'lounges' and luxury air stalls: 100+ horses flown to Calgary for Spruce Meadows Masters More than 100 international and domestic competition horses were flown into Calgary for the Spruce Meadows Masters, moved in bespoke 'luxury' air stalls with passports and dedicated airport-lounge treatment. Airlines and specialist cargo handlers coordinated cross-border logistics and animal-welfare documentation to deliver the equine competitors.

2025-09-07T09:50:18.901470-07:00

Passports, airport 'lounges' and luxury air stalls: 100+ horses flown to Calgary for Spruce Meadows Masters

en.antaranews.com

Riau Islands seeks scheduled international services at Raja Haji Fisabilillah (RHF) Airport, Tanjungpinang The Government of Riau Islands Province has formally requested regular international services at Raja Haji Fisabilillah (RHF) Airport in Tanjungpinang, urging authorities and carriers to establish scheduled cross‑border routes that would recognise RHF as an international gateway for the province.

2025-09-07T06:59:20.533837-07:00

Riau Islands seeks scheduled international services at Raja Haji Fisabilillah (RHF) Airport, Tanjungpinang

Associated Press

Houthi drone strikes Ramon (Eilat) International Airport arrivals hall, halting operations A Houthi-launched drone from Yemen struck the arrivals hall at Ramon (Eilat) International Airport, temporarily suspending operations and closing airspace while flights were halted; the strike lightly injured one person and follows earlier Houthi attacks and Israeli responses that have escalated threats to airports.

2025-09-07T05:30:49.478558-07:00

Houthi drone strikes Ramon (Eilat) International Airport arrivals hall, halting operations

m.economictimes.com

India's secondary airports take off, but low-cost terminal planning lags India is moving to expand airport capacity with Navi Mumbai and Noida projects advancing to relieve congestion at Mumbai and Delhi, while existing secondary fields such as Goa and Hindon show demand for alternative hubs. However, planning for dedicated low-cost terminals across these new airports remains underdeveloped.

2025-09-06T13:06:04.385585-07:00

India's secondary airports take off, but low-cost terminal planning lags

Dallas Morning News

Severe storms in North Texas delay hundreds of departures at DFW and Love Field Severe weather across North Texas delayed hundreds of flights at Dallas/Fort Worth International and Dallas Love Field, producing average departure delays of about 45 minutes at DFW and roughly 15 minutes at Love Field as thunderstorms and associated ground impacts disrupted airline schedules and operations.

2025-09-05T19:10:05.584147-07:00

Severe storms in North Texas delay hundreds of departures at DFW and Love Field

caasint.com

FedEx opens global air transit hub at Istanbul Airport to deepen Europe–Asia cargo links Federal Express Corporation today officially inaugurated its new global air transit facility at Istanbul Airport, a strategic move to expand its Europe–Asia cargo network. The hub will serve as a dedicated transit gateway to strengthen FedEx’s routing and continental connectivity across its freighter network.

2025-09-05T03:41:06.771848-07:00

FedEx opens global air transit hub at Istanbul Airport to deepen Europe–Asia cargo links