Tag: airport
ROUTES Jan 07, 2026 Saudi LCC Flyadeal Expands Network with New Medina Base In a landmark move for Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector, flyadeal, the Kingdom’s leading low-cost carrier, has officially inaugurated its fourth operational base at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) in Medina. Read More →
NEWS Jan 07, 2026 LATAM Boeing 767 Immobilised in Atlanta After Catastrophic Eight-Tire Blowout There is a fragile physics to the moment a 150-ton machine transitions from the grace of flight to the friction of the earth. On the evening of January 6, 2026, that transition turned violent for LATAM Airlines Peru flight LA2482. Read More →
NEWS Jan 07, 2026 U.S. Carriers Sound Alarm Over Dublin’s ‘Passenger Cap’ and Transatlantic Disruption A high-stakes diplomatic and legal confrontation is coming to a head as major U.S. airlines warn that a decades-old passenger cap at Dublin Airport (DUB) has moved from a local planning dispute to a full-blown violation of international treaty obligations. As of January 7, 2026, the industry’s most powerful lobby, Airlines for America (A4A), has formally petitioned the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to intervene, citing an imminent threat to the vital transatlantic corridor. Read More →
NEWS Jan 05, 2026 Cessna 172 Bursts into Flames After ‘Heavy Landing’ at Adelaide’s Parafield Airport Emergency services rushed to Parafield Airport (YPPF) today, January 5, 2026, following a dramatic aircraft accident that left a light plane engulfed in flames. Despite the intensity of the fire, which sent thick plumes of black smoke over Adelaide’s northern suburbs. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jan 02, 2026 World’s Most On-Time Airlines and Airports of 2025 Precision and operational excellence took centre stage today as Cirium, the global leader in aviation analytics, released its highly anticipated 2025 On-Time Performance (OTP) Review. In a year defined by surging passenger demand and complex airspace constraints, Aeromexico has emerged as the world’s most punctual global airline for the second consecutive year. Read More →
STORIES Dec 18, 2025 JetBlue Opens First-Ever ‘BlueHouse’ Lounge at JFK Terminal 5 Today marks a historic shift in JetBlue’s 25-year history as the airline officially opened the doors to BlueHouse™, its first-ever airport lounge. Located in Terminal 5 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), the 9,000-square-foot flagship space welcomed its first guests at 5:00 a.m. ET, signalling the airline’s aggressive pivot toward a premium traveller strategy. Read More →
ROUTES Dec 17, 2025 KLM Strengthens European Network with Three Scenic Routes KLM announced that it will add Jersey, Santiago de Compostela, and Oviedo to its network. Operating from its primary hub at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), these routes reinforce KLM's commitment to connecting regional Europe with its vast global network. Read More →
NEWS Dec 15, 2025 NTSB: Maintenance Error Led to Citation CJ4 Gear Collapse in Baton Rouge NTSB has determined that improper installation of a critical landing gear component caused a Cessna Citation CJ4's right main landing gear to collapse during landing rollout in September 2025 Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Oct 27, 2025 Cliffs, Clouds, and Courage: Lukla Airport Nepal, The World's Most Dangerous Airport Perched high in the Himalayas, Lukla Airport — officially known as Tenzing-Hilary Airport — is widely regarded as the world's most dangerous airport. Located in Nepal's Khumbu Pasanglhamu region near Mount Everest, it serves as a critical gateway for trekkers beginning their journey to the world's highest peak. Read More →
STORIES Sep 24, 2025 Inside San Diego's New $3.8 Billion Airport Terminal On Monday evening, passengers flying from Honolulu to San Diego experienced a terminal that felt more like an art gallery than an airport. The transformation came as America’s busiest single-runway airport unveiled its brand-new terminal, ushering in a new era for travelers. Read More →