Runways at Brize Norton, Luton melt in UK heatwave
Runways at two locations in the UK have been affected by the country’s heatwave, while a fire has…
Airport
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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.
More flight cancelations: Frankfurt Airport cuts capacity to ease disruption
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) has become the latest to request airlines to reduce flights due to staff shortages, with…
TSA implements additional gender marker for PreCheck application process
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has implemented an additional gender marker option for the TSA PreCheck application…
Runaway cat is caught after three weeks on the run at Boston airport
Rowdy, a beloved pet cat that has spent three weeks evading capture at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS),…
UK authorities call on airlines to prioritize passengers amid travel chaos
As travel disruptions continue to cause chaos across the industry, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) and…
EASA announces $350,000 tender for lithium battery screening solution
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) announced on its website a $350,000 call for tender for a…
Couple found with 45 handguns arrested at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi airport
A married couple flying back to Delhi from Vietnam was arrested at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) after…
Preparing for the unexpected: EU plans to extend some airport slot flexibility
The European Commission plans to extend a tool created during the pandemic that allows airlines to seek exemptions…
European pilots seek action from EASA as pressure builds on crews
There is no easy fix for Europe’s travel nightmares this summer, pilots have warned. They also called on…
Summer travel woe: Heathrow caps capacity, asks airlines to stop selling tickets
London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) is putting a cap on the number of passengers it can handle in light…
Hong Kong airport opens third runway; Cathay cargo is first commercial landing
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) officially opened its new, third runway on July 8, 2022, 10 months after…
How well do you know European airports? | Quiz
Airports are the most common gateway to get from one country to another. Europe is home to some…
FAA allocates $1B of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law fund to US airport terminals
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it will award almost $1 Billion from the Biden administration’s Bipartisan…
“Woeful”: Britain’s Jet2 hits out at airports for summer travel disruption
British leisure travel group Jet2 has issued some harsh words of criticism for airports and ground handlers over…
Heathrow faces further disruptions after plane refuelers vote to strike
London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) is set to face further disruptions during the busy summer period because workers at…
Spirit Airlines awarded 16 fought-over peak slots at Newark Airport
Spirit Airlines (S64) (SAVE) has beaten out rival carriers for 16 peak slots at Newark Liberty International Airport…
A century of operations: the 10 oldest airports in Europe
Can you believe that some airports in Europe are significantly older than the grandparents of those who work…
Edinburgh Airport publishes annual sustainability report for 2021
Scotland’s Edinburgh Airport (EDI) has published its annual sustainability report for 2021, which included the airport’s COVID-19 community…