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Airports that have been affected by drones

7 November 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

A number of European airports have been affected by drone sightings, causing delays and cancellations, with blame pointed towards Russia over tensions from the war in Ukraine.

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Denver International Airport acts to support federal workers during record-breaking US government shutdown

6 November 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Denver International Airport has requested FAA approval to fund air traffic controllers’ wages and set up a donation pantry supporting unpaid federal employees.

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Airports affected by U.S. Government shutdown

6 November 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Staff shortages and operational disruptions at key US airports are causing flight delays, security challenges, and heightened concerns over passenger safety nationwide.

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Cargo flight UAE9788 crashes off Hong Kong runway killing two airport security staff

20 October 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Cargo aircraft UAE9788 veered off the North Runway in Hong Kong, resulting in the deaths of two airport security personnel. Rescue operations saved the crew.

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Turners tanker drivers’ strike to hit airline fuel supplies at Edinburgh and Glasgow airports

17 October 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Tanker drivers based at Grangemouth working for Turners will strike over pay, disrupting fuel deliveries to airlines at Edinburgh and Glasgow airports.

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Hong Kong airport handles 600 flights amid Typhoon Ragasa

24 September 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Hong Kong International Airport managed all scheduled flights despite the typhoon. The new Coach Hall also launched, improving links to the Greater Bay Area.

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Operations continue as HKIA prepares for typhoon disruption

22 September 2025 | By Sarah Wills (International Airport Review)

With Super Typhoon Ragaska approaching, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has announced it will continue operations where safe to do so.

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Strikes at Bournemouth Airport to take place after new pay offer rejected

19 September 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Unite members at Bournemouth Airport will strike on four dates after rejecting a new pay deal, with flights from TUI and Ryanair heavily affected.

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Hong Kong Airport manages flight disruptions and diversions as typhoon Tapah brings severe weather

8 September 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Hong Kong International Airport is handling 800 flights with 100 cancellations and diversions, as Airport Authority Hong Kong coordinates emergency operations during Typhoon Tapah.

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George Bush Intercontinental Airport opens first integrated coordination centre to strengthen airport safety, emergency response and passenger communications

3 September 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Houston Airports has launched its first Integrated Coordination Centre at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, uniting safety, security and operations to improve emergency response and passenger services.

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The unlikely Polish regional airport which became a key NATO logistical artery: Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport becomes a hybrid hub

8 August 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Bartosz Górski, Vice President of Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport (RZE), spoke to International Airport Review at the Aviation-Event in Cluj about how the airport has transformed from a regional hub into a NATO logistical artery, while growing civilian traffic and commercial capacity.

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Edmonton International Airport opens safe room to support survivors of human trafficking and crisis

5 August 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Edmonton International Airport has launched a Safe Room, offering secure support and resources to survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence and those in crisis.

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Brisbane Airport achieves world-first IATA security certification through proactive risk management and continuous improvement initiatives

1 August 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Brisbane Airport has become the first globally to secure IATA’s SeMS certification, demonstrating leadership in aviation security, innovation, and commitment to international safety standards.

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Second major air traffic control technical outage in two years disrupts UK airports

31 July 2025 | By International Airport Review

More than 150 flights have been cancelled to and from UK airports due to a 20 minute technical issue at the NATS Swanwick ATC centre.

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Crisis communications at Incheon Airport: lessons learned from a PR Manager

23 July 2025 | By Jung Min Lee

Jung Min Lee, Deputy Manager of Incheon International Airport’s PR team during COVID-19, reflects on the imperatives of clear, accurate and timely communications at the time when the world stopped flying.

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