Nigeria Takes Chair as African Aviation Groups Seek Common Data Rules
Nigeria will lead a West and Central African passenger-data group after aviation associations urged governments to align API and PNR systems with global standards.
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Dubai Airport Traffic Falls 31% as Airlines Remain Cautious
Dubai International Airport handled 31.5 million passengers in the first half of 2026, as conflict-related airspace limits disrupted global connections.
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Dubai Airport Traffic Fell 31% in First Half Amid Regional Disruption
Dubai International Airport handled 31.5 million passengers in the first half of 2026, as airspace restrictions and conflict disrupted Gulf connections.
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ICAO: Fewer Aviation Accidents in 2025, but More Fatalities as Passenger Traffic Nears 5 Billion
Global aviation carried nearly 5 billion passengers in 2025 while recording fewer accidents and lower fatal-accident rates. The International Civil Aviation Organization said total fatalities nevertheless increased, keeping prevention of rare catastrophic events at the center of safety oversight.
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Airlines Restore Some Middle East Flights as Dubai and Riyadh Disruption Continues
Airlines are gradually bringing back some Middle East services, but war-related schedule changes continue to affect Dubai, Riyadh and wider international connections.
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FAA proposes noise standard aimed at bringing supersonic passenger flights back over U.S. land
The Transportation Department and FAA have proposed a noise-based certification standard for civil supersonic aircraft, with a second rule on takeoff and landing noise planned later in 2026.