Tag: Airport Operations
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FAA to Cut Air Traffic 10% at Major Airports for Safety
FAA lowers air traffic to protect safety during shutdown The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a plan to reduce air traffic by about 10% at many of the United States’ busiest airports. The move is designed to preserve airspace safety and manage resources during the ongoing government shutdown, which has strained staffing and funding across…
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CAAP Airports Remain Operational After Davao Oriental 7.4 Quake
Overview: CAAP-Managed Airports Stay Open After Strong Quake In the wake of a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Davao Oriental on Friday, all airports under the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) are functioning normally. The aviation regulator conducted rapid assessments to ensure that airport facilities remained safe and operational for travelers across…
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Thousands of Flights Disrupted as US Government Shutdown Enters Its Second Week
Overview: Transit Chaos as the Shutdown Drags On The United States is in the second week of a partial government shutdown, and air travel is feeling the heat. On Tuesday alone, more than 3,000 flights were delayed, with reports of airports operating under tight staffing and limited capacity. Federal aviation workers—though deemed essential—are required to…
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Munich Airport Drone Alarm Strands 6,500 Passengers
Drone alarm shuts Munich Airport again, leaving thousands stranded The Munich Airport saga returning this autumn raised alarms once more on Friday evening, as drone sightings forced an abrupt halt to operations. The German air-traffic control agency DFS suspended flight activity at Munich and, later, the Bundespolizei confirmed sightings near both runways. In total, authorities…
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Nepal Airport Operations Resume Amid Violence
Nepal Airport Operations Resume In the wake of recent unrest, airport operations in Nepal have cautiously resumed, marking a pivotal step towards normalcy. The tumultuous events that led to the suspension of flights have now given way to a cautious reopening of the Kathmandu airport. First Flight Departure On Wednesday, Air India made a significant…