Gatwick Airport flights diverted after reported drone activity near runway
London-Gatwick Airport (LGW) was forced to divert incoming flights after both runways were temporarily closed on May 14,…
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An airport is a complex of runways, buildings, and facilities dedicated to the takeoff, landing, and ground movement of aircraft. Airports serve as vital hubs for commercial aviation, facilitating passenger and cargo transportation on a global scale. They accommodate a wide range of aircraft types and are equipped with air traffic control towers, navigation aids, and ground support infrastructure. Airports play a crucial role in connecting cities, countries, and continents, fostering economic growth and international trade.
Mastering the Big Picture: the changing landscape of ground handling training
Ground handling training has undergone significant changes over the years, from the way it is delivered to the…
Video captures TSA officer aggressively handling dog at Detroit airport
A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer has been removed from his post at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) after…
Qantas reopens, refurbishes international lounge at Hong Kong airport
Qantas announced that it has officially reopened its lounge at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) now that travel…
Potential Russian links and Celiadin’s MRO in a NATO base in Lithuania
For years, Afghanistan has been ravaged by conflict, as external forces have trod the soil of the country,…
Wheelchair user crawled off Ryanair flight at Landvetter Airport
A passenger aboard a Ryanair flight chose to crawl down the steps of the aircraft at Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport…
Emirates launches downtown Dubai check-in, debuts robot check-in assistant
Travelers who have a flight to catch but don’t want to arrive at the airport too early can…
Spain’s large empty airport to become MRO center
Sabena Technics, one of Europe’s leading MRO providers, plans to open a new aircraft servicing facility at Ciudad…
$15M worth of gold and high value items stolen in Toronto Airport cargo heist
Where would you hide a cargo container that has CAD 20 million ($20 million) worth of gold and…
All departures canceled due to strike in Berlin Brandenburg
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), the third largest airport in Germany, will cancel all departures due to a one-day…
Heathrow Airport security plans 8-day strike in May: coronation weekend targeted
Around 1,400 security officers working at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) are planning eight days of strike action in…
Does Toronto need a new airport? Canada launches a study to find out
Transport Canada (TC) and the country’s Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra announced that the department will study the…
Airliners damaged in battle for Khartoum airport
Khartoum international airport (KRT) as well as parts of the Sudanese capital were engulfed in fierce fighting between the…
Talks restart on Dubai’s $33 billion airport expansion following pandemic
The $33 billion expansion of Al-Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is once again under consideration after the Covid-19 pandemic stalled…
Dublin Airport declared emergency after Ryanair aircraft suffers landing issue
Ireland’s Dublin Airport (DUB) declared a state of ‘Full Emergency’ after a Ryanair flight arrived with landing issues…
Iraq condemns attack of Sulaymaniyah Airport; demands apology from Turkey
The government of Iraq called on Turkey to apologize for what it believes is a Turkish attack on…
Ground handling tips to prepare for another challenging summer
The summer of 2022 presented significant challenges for the aviation industry. Eurocontrol, the European air traffic management body,…
KLM, IATA react positively to no flight movement restrictions at AMS
KLM and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have reacted positively to the news that a Dutch court…