Airport

Houthis claim missiles forced Saudi warplane from Yemeni airspace amid weapons testing

The Houthis warned Saudi Arabia against further incursions and threatened to target Saudi airports and other vital interests. 

A Houthi protester with a poster of Ali Khamenei demonstrates amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Sanaa, Yemen, March 6, 2026
The F-35 "Adir" fighter jet.

IDF scrambles fighter jets after losing contact with commercial plane on its way to Israel

A JetBlue Airbus A321 airplane approaches San Diego International Airport for a landing after a flight from Boston on June 20, 2026 in San Diego, California

JetBlue flight hit drone while approaching JFK airport, FAA says

An American Airlines plane on the runway at the Miami International Airport on October 25, 2024 in Miami, Florida; Illustrative.

Airport runways: One of aviation’s greatest achievements, but how do they work? - explainer


Sinkhole shuts LaGuardia runway, sparks flight delays cancellations

The Federal Aviation Administration said it was slowing flights into LaGuardia Airport, due to weather and the sinkhole.

A jet prepares to refuel at LaGuardia Airport, New York City, April 16, 2026; illustrative.

“Uh, we just hit somebody”: Denver airport to revamp protocols after pedestrian sucked into engine

The aircraft was accelerating at roughly 139 mph when the collision occurred. The runway where it happened sits in a remote area about 2 miles from the terminal.

Vueling Airbus 320-271

One of the most isolated countries in the world opens to visitors

The Kingdom of Bhutan is opening a new airport and an innovative mindfulness city that will make it much more accessible to travelers.

One of the hardest-to-reach destinations in the world will become much more accessible to international travelers

Frontier Airlines jet hits person crossing runway during takeoff at Denver Airport

One of the plane’s engines appears to be coated in blood, according to a photograph circulating on social media.

A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321neo; illustrative.

The revolution that will replace porters at the airport in Tokyo

Japan Airlines will begin operating humanoid robots at Haneda Airport to cope with the severe manpower shortage and a peak in inbound tourism.

Japan Airlines

Sudan blames UAE, Ethiopia for drone attack in capital's airport

Drone attacks targeted the Khartoum International Airport, where fighting erupted at the beginning of Sudan's civil war and where the first international flight in three years took place last week.

Departure Hall at Khartoum International Airport, in Khartoum, Sudan, February 1, 2026.

The secret of the world’s best airport: Why does it win every year?

Aside from the giant waterfall and the beautiful botanical garden, there are quite a few reasons why Singapore also took first place this year.

Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore

Russian authorities detain 40 Israelis landing in Moscow over 'involvement' in Iran war

A Foreign Ministry spokesperson told The Jerusalem Post that Sa'ar acted to resolve the issue, and the Israelis entry was approved. Israel told Russia the incident was unacceptable.

Russian security officials check luggage at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport, September 2004; illustrative.

LAX authorities arrest Iranian national attempting to traffic arms to Sudan for Islamic regime

Shamim Mafi, 44, was arrested at LAX for attempting to smuggle drones, bombs, and millions of rounds of ammunition to Sudan on behalf of Iran.

Shamim Mafi, 44, driving a luxury vehicle in an undated picture; illustrative.

This is the cleanest airport in the world for a decade

The Skytrax ranking published its annual World Airport Awards, based on passenger satisfaction surveys.

The cleanest airport. Tokyo Haneda, Japan