Airport News
The latest developments in airports around the world, from new routes and infrastructure to operations, technology, and expansion.
Akasa Air to move Jeddah flights to Navi Mumbai
Akasa Air will shift its Mumbai–Jeddah operations to Navi Mumbai International Airport from December 2026, with bookings now open for the route.
October 27, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
IndiGo, Air India Group to move select flights to NMIA
IndiGo and Air India Group will gradually transfer selected flights to Navi Mumbai International Airport to support CSMIA's Terminal 1 redevelopment.
Oct 26, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
Mumbai airport reiterates flight shift plan amid objections
Mumbai airport reiterates its Summer 2027 international flight shift plan to Navi Mumbai as airlines seek capacity data and oppose the proposed transfer.
Oct 20, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
GMF AeroAsia to operate MRO facility at Muscat airport
GMF AeroAsia has signed a 20-year concession agreement with Oman’s CAA to operate an MRO facility at Muscat International Airport.
Oct 5, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
Thai Airways suspends cargo acceptance amid flooding
Thai Airways suspends inbound and outbound cargo acceptance at Suvarnabhumi Airport amid flooding and operational disruptions.
Sep 30, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
Brussels Airport signs cargo MoU with Hyderabad Airport
Brussels Airport and Hyderabad International Airport sign an MoU to expand air cargo links and strengthen pharmaceutical trade between India and Belgium.
Sep 25, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
FAA telecom outage disrupts thousands of US flights
Thousands of US flights were delayed or cancelled after an FAA telecom outage disrupted operations at major airports across the Northeast.
Sep 22, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
UK airports hit by delays after air traffic control failure
Several UK airports faced flight delays after a NATS air traffic control issue, affecting passengers and disrupting services across the country.
Sep 21, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
Sydney Airport may close control tower overnight
Sydney Airport may close its control tower overnight to address an air traffic controller shortage and ease flight disruptions.
Sep 21, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
Why your plane sometimes circles the airport before finally landing
Holding patterns help manage congestion, weather disruptions and runway constraints, but they come with operational and cost implications for airlines.
Sep 20, 2026 • Avionyz Editorial
SpiceJet passengers protest over delayed Dubai flights
SpiceJet passengers protested at Delhi airport after two Dubai-bound flights were repeatedly delayed and rescheduled, leaving many stranded.
Sep 16, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
Syria rebuilds its aviation network with new connections
Syria is restoring its aviation network with new routes, returning airlines, airport projects and stronger international connectivity.
Sep 14, 2026 • Parijat Sourabh
The story of India's airports: Growth, geography and connectivity
From remote airstrips in the Himalayas to global aviation hubs, India's airport network reflects the country's economic ambitions, regional diversity and expanding connectivity.
Sep 14, 2026 • Avionyz Editorial
Bhogapuram airport takes off with 52 flight movements on opening day
New greenfield airport begins commercial operations, strengthening Andhra Pradesh’s connectivity ambitions and positioning North Andhra for future growth.
Aug 19, 2026 • Avionyz Editorial
Dubai dethroned: Incheon becomes world’s busiest international airport
South Korea’s Incheon International Airport has overtaken Dubai to become the world’s busiest airport for international passengers, benefiting from shifting travel patterns, stronger tourism demand and disruption to Middle Eastern aviation routes.