Which airports can handle the Antonov An-225 Mriya?
Imagine that you are building an airport. What are the key elements to include? Of course, one of the…
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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.
Got a spare $1.2M? An aerodrome in Spain could be yours
Looking for something different in the New Year sales? How about an airfield in Spain? You’re in luck.…
Indonesia’s Kualanamu Airport to receive makeover in $6 billion investment
Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) is about to receive a billion-dollar makeover. GMR Airports Consortium, jointly owned by India’s GMR…
Aviation’s best Christmas adverts
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact on the way people were able to spend Christmas.…
Wizz Air picks up Gatwick slots from Norwegian Air Shuttle
Wizz Air is continuing its expansion plans, picking up slots at London Gatwick airport (LGW) from Norwegian Air…
EU extends airport slot relief until October 2022
The European Union Commission has extended airport slot relief rules for airlines for the next summer season from March…
Strong winds lead to delay of over 1,000 flights at Denver Int’l Airport
Strong wind speeds on December 15, 2021 brought massive flight delays and cancellations at Denver International Airport (DEN). The…
Heathrow expects slow start to 2022 as Omicron raises new fears
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) expects to carry 45 million passengers in 2022, almost half the amount compared to pre-pandemic levels. “We…
Kentucky tornado destroys hangars, planes at Danville-Boyle Airport
The tornado that ripped through Kentucky on December 11, 2021 has destroyed several planes and aircraft hangars at Danville-Boyle…
Australia’s competition and consumer regulator approves Sydney Airport takeover
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has greenlighted the proposed $16.92 Billion (AU $23.6 Billion) takeover of…
Plane spotting: the dos and donts
When we think about risk-taking hobbies, the recreational activity of plane spotting might not immediately spring to mind.…
Shootout at Tulsa International Airport leaves police and suspect injured
A Tulsa man is in custody after a shootout with a Tulsa International Police officer at Tulsa International…
Fraport, TAV win Antalya Airport concession with $8.2B bid
Airport operators Fraport and TAV Airports have won the bidding to operate Antalya Airport (AYT) in Turkey, a popular tourist hub. The joint…
Both runways back in use at Berlin Airport from December 1
Berlin Airport brings its second runway back into operation on December 1, reflecting an expected increase in traffic…
India begins construction of Noida International Airport (NIA)
India has begun construction of its new international airport in Jewar. The new airport called Noida International Airport (NIA) will be situated near the capital city…
Italy’s Rome Fiumicino Airport opens new airport operations center
Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (FCO) opened a new Airport Operations Center (APOC) on November 24, 2021. …
SFO and LAX airport workers to protest a day prior to Thanksgiving
Hundreds of workers from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will go on…
Chaos ensues at Atlanta Airport after passenger accidentally fires gun
Chaos occurred over the weekend at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). On November 20, 2021, a passenger accidentally…