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Jambojet passengers stranded on runway as staff dig plane out of pothole: video
A De Havilland Dash 8-400 turboprop operated by the Kenyan airline Jambojet became stuck on the runway after…
2023-09-18
London-Gatwick Airport submits plans to bring spare runway into mainstream use
London-Gatwick Airport (LGW) has published plans to bring the airport’s existing Northern Runway into routine use alongside its…
2023-07-07
Male Airport temporarily shut down after Flydubai aircraft suffers burst tires
Male’s Velana International Airport (MLE), the Maldives’ main international airport, was temporarily shut down on March 28,2023 after…
2023-03-30
Aberdeen Airport in Scotland briefly suspends operations to repair runway
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) in the north-east of Scotland had to briefly suspend operations on August 15, 2022 to…
2022-08-15
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…
2022-07-18
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…
2022-07-11
Dubai Airport to shut one runway for overhaul, warns of ‘flight reductions’
Dubai International Airport (DXB) will temporarily shut one of its two runways for a complete refurbishment, the operator…
2022-03-22
Melbourne Airport’s $1.4 bn proposal for third runway opposed by local residents
Melbourne residents are opposing a $1.4 billion project for Melbourne Tullamarine Airport’s (MEL) third runway, calling for the…
2022-03-21
Close call: Police apprehend man running towards runway at Frankfurt Airport
A police pursuit using a follow-me car onto an active runway may sound like something out of a film. But…
2021-12-03
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…
2021-11-30