Airport News
The latest developments in airports around the world, from new routes and infrastructure to operations, technology, and expansion.
Ahmedabad Airport opens India's largest standalone aviation fuel facility
Jun 4, 2026
Iranian strike damages Kuwait International Airport, forcing flight diversions
Missile attack on Kuwait's main gateway disrupts aviation operations, damages terminal infrastructure and heightens concerns over regional air travel security.
Jun 3, 2026
Runway maintenance plans could alter operations at Srinagar Airport through 2026
Proposed runway maintenance at Srinagar Airport could reshape flight schedules between July and October, with airlines yet to finalise revised operations and tourism stakeholders expressing concerns over a planned October closure.
Jun 3, 2026
AirAsia Philippines faces shutdown order at government-run airports
Philippines aviation regulator orders AirAsia Philippines to halt operations at government-managed airports after alleging more than PHP271 million in unpaid aviation charges accumulated over five years.
Jun 3, 2026
Air India Express cancellations continue to disrupt Gulf operations from Kerala airports
Despite a settlement between employees and management, Air India Express continues to cancel multiple Gulf-bound flights from Kerala, disrupting travel across key expatriate corridors.
Jun 2, 2026
Bengaluru overtakes Mumbai as India’s second-busiest domestic airport
Infrastructure expansion, airline network shifts and the rise of Navi Mumbai Airport are reshaping India’s domestic aviation hierarchy, with Bengaluru now overtaking Mumbai in passenger traffic.
May 29, 2026
Hong Kong airport opens massive new terminal to handle 100 million passengers
Hong Kong International Airport has reopened its second passenger terminal with expanded smart screening, facial recognition systems and self-service technology as it targets annual capacity of 100 million passengers.
May 28, 2026
China builds world’s largest offshore airport on artificial island near Dalian
China is developing a massive artificial island in the Bohai Sea to house the Dalian Jinzhouwan International Airport, a $4.3 billion project designed to expand long-term aviation capacity and regional connectivity.
May 26, 2026
Hamad International Airport strengthens connectivity with new airline additions
Hamad International Airport is expanding its airline network ahead of the summer travel season, with more than 30 carriers now operating services to and from Doha as global connectivity through Qatar continues to grow.
May 22, 2026
Nashik Airport set for major upgrade after aviation approvals
The Rs 572 crore expansion project aims to significantly boost passenger handling capacity at Nashik Airport ahead of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027.
May 21, 2026
India plans 100 new airports and 200 helipads to expand aviation network
The Centre aims to accelerate regional air connectivity and aviation infrastructure growth with a fresh expansion push under the next phase of the UDAN scheme.
May 21, 2026
Adani Group-operated Navi Mumbai airport allowed 6% UDF increase
India’s airport tariff regulator has approved a phased increase in domestic passenger fees at Navi Mumbai International Airport, while rejecting the steeper hike proposed by the operator.
May 21, 2026
Hyderabad airport adds 50,000 metric tonnes cargo capacity with new terminal
The launch of Cargo Terminal 2 at Hyderabad airport strengthens the city’s pharmaceutical export infrastructure and expands freight handling capacity as international cargo volumes continue to rise sharply.
May 20, 2026
Bengaluru Airport’s passenger traffic crosses historic 400 million mark
Kempegowda International Airport has crossed 400 million cumulative passengers since opening in 2008, underlining Bengaluru’s emergence as one of India’s fastest-growing aviation, cargo and global business hubs.
May 18, 2026
Nagpur Airport to get bigger terminals, cargo hubs and upgraded runways
The Centre has cleared a long term PPP framework for Nagpur Airport, paving the way for expanded terminals, modern runway systems and a large scale cargo infrastructure push under the MIHAN project.
May 15, 2026
Temasek, Alpha Wave Global eye $1.3 billion investment in Adani Airports
May 15, 2026
Cabinet clears major upgrade of Nagpur international airport under PPP model
May 14, 2026
Dubai Airports to increase flights as UAE airspace returns to normal
Airport operator moves into recovery phase, scaling operations after months of disruption linked to regional conflict.
May 4, 2026
Noida International Airport gets BCAS security clearance, flights expected from June 2026
Jewar Airport has received its final security approval. IndiGo, Air India Express, and Akasa are set to announce schedules for 13 cities.
May 2, 2026
