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Moscow airports operating again after restrictions over drones

New tool to ensure safe aircraft separation being tested in S’pore, with AI planned for next phase

The current prototype of the air traffic control tool automates the process of determining the time and distance needed for two aircraft to depart safely one after the other.
The current prototype of the air traffic control tool automates the process of determining the time and distance needed for two aircraft to depart safely one after the other.

Engine delivery woes holding back annual targets, says Airbus

Airbus said it plans to deliver around 870 jets to customers in 2026, compared with the 793 it handed over in 2025.
Airbus said it plans to deliver around 870 jets to customers in 2026, compared with the 793 it handed over in 2025.

Who loves turbulence, airline food and the middle seat? They do

Some fliers long for turbulence that feels like a theme park ride, savour that tiny plastic dish of lasagna or happily soak up every centimetre of the middle seat.
Some fliers long for turbulence that feels like a theme park ride, savour that tiny plastic dish of lasagna or happily soak up every centimetre of the middle seat.

Russia to fly its tourists out of Cuba and then suspend airline operations due to fuel crisis

Passenger describes panic on board plane that crash landed in Somalia

Rescuers stand near a plane that crashed on the seashore in Mogadishu, Somalia, February 10, 2026. AUSSOM/Handout via REUTERS
Rescuers stand near a plane that crashed on the seashore in Mogadishu, Somalia, February 10, 2026. AUSSOM/Handout via REUTERS

El Paso flights resume after US anti-drone system prompts sudden shutdown

Passengers queue at El Paso International Airport after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration lifted its temporary closure of the airspace over El Paso, saying all flights will resume as normal and that there was no threat to commercial aviation, in El Paso, Texas, U.S., February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez
Passengers queue at El Paso International Airport after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration lifted its temporary closure of the airspace over El Paso, saying all flights will resume as normal and that there was no threat to commercial aviation, in El Paso, Texas, U.S., February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez

Changi Airport duty-free sales exec who helped traveller find missing daughter wins award

(From left) Duty Manager with SATS Remi Wee, Changi Experience Executive with P-Serv Gerlie Mae Lumucho Ong, Sales Executive with Shilla Travel Retail Pham Quyen Tran, Changi Experience Ambassador with P-Serv Li Xue, and Duty Terminal Manager with Changi Airport Group Dushantha Upul Baduge received awards at the Annual Airport Celebration 2026 on Feb 11.
(From left) Duty Manager with SATS Remi Wee, Changi Experience Executive with P-Serv Gerlie Mae Lumucho Ong, Sales Executive with Shilla Travel Retail Pham Quyen Tran, Changi Experience Ambassador with P-Serv Li Xue, and Duty Terminal Manager with Changi Airport Group Dushantha Upul Baduge received awards at the Annual Airport Celebration 2026 on Feb 11.

Air New Zealand cancels long-haul services as cabin crew strike looms

Air Canada halts service to Cuba as island set to run out of jet fuel

An Air Canada plane at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Air Canada said it was suspending service to Cuba from Feb 9 due to a lack of guaranteed fuel supply at airports there.
An Air Canada plane at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Air Canada said it was suspending service to Cuba from Feb 9 due to a lack of guaranteed fuel supply at airports there.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.