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The Airbus A400M transport aircraft with registration A-4002 has landed at Lanud Halim Perdanakusuma, East Jakarta, on Friday afternoon (March 28, 2026). It took a lengthy detour route to avoid the war in the Gulf region. Both A400M aircraft ordered by the Ministry of Defense will join Skadron Udara 31.

March 25, 2026 由 AI 报道

Wingo airline launched two new direct routes from Medellín to Guatemala City and Montego Bay in Jamaica, reaching 10 international flights from the Antioquian capital. These operations, coordinated with local entities, will start in June with three weekly frequencies each.

The US-Israel-Iran war has severely disrupted Middle East tourism, leaving hotels in Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi empty. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the region suffers at least $600 million in daily losses. Airspace closures have led to flight cancellations and higher travel costs.

March 23, 2026 由 AI 报道

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy dismissed rumors that a deadly runway crash at New York's LaGuardia Airport resulted from a lack of air traffic controllers. Speaking at a press conference on March 23, 2026, Duffy stated the airport is well-staffed, with more than one controller on duty during the incident. The collision involved Air Canada flight 8646 and a Port Authority fire truck late on March 22.

The Allied Pilots Association has urged Congress to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown and pay TSA workers, warning of risks to aviation security. The statement highlights rising TSA officer absences and long security lines nationwide. Industry leaders echo concerns over unpaid staff and homeland safety.

March 20, 2026 由 AI 报道

The Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) has accumulated losses of 792 million pesos in its first four years of operation, despite profits in the last two years. The analysis excludes government subsidies. Passenger traffic has increased, but challenges persist, such as the lack of mass transit.