Ethiopia begins $12.5 billion construction of 'Africa's biggest airport'
World 11:03 11/01/2026BISHOFTU, Ethiopia - Ethiopian Airlines on Saturday officially started a $12.5 billion construction project for what officials say will be Africa's biggest airport when completed in 2030 in the Ethiopian town of Bishoftu.
Phu Quoc Airport ramps up operations as international arrivals soar
Travel 17:07 05/01/2026Phu Quoc International Airport in Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam, is operating at full capacity to handle a record surge of international visitors, with around 80 flights arriving daily as the island cements its status as a top tourist destination in early 2026.
Vietnamese conglomerate takes over operations of Phu Quoc int'l airport
Economy 14:02 02/01/2026Leading Vietnamese conglomerate Sun Group officially assumed the management and operation of Phu Quoc International Airport on Thursday, a major shift in the administration of one of southern Vietnam's busiest aviation gateways as the island prepares for large-scale international events, including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in 2027.
Drone sightings disrupt traffic at Eindhoven airport
World 13:53 23/11/2025AMSTERDAM - Air traffic at Eindhoven airport in the south of the Netherlands was suspended for several hours on Saturday evening due to multiple drone sightings, Dutch defence minister Ruben Brekelmans said in a post on X.
South Korea airport workers go on strike starting Wednesday, Korea Airports Corp says
World 15:05 01/10/2025SEOUL -- South Korean airport workers will go on strike starting on Wednesday, the state-run Korea Airports Corporation said.
Vietnam to close Ca Mau airport for 1 year for expansion
Vietnam News 11:52 23/09/2025Vietnam will shut down Ca Mau airport in the country’s southernmost namesake province for one year from October 30 to expand its runway and upgrade facilities, the construction ministry said.
Vietnam to require electronic ID or kiosks for most flight procedures from December
Travel 09:07 15/09/2025Only air passengers with checked baggage or those in special categories will be allowed to complete procedures at airport counters in Vietnam starting from December 1, under a new government directive aimed at expanding biometric and digital ID use nationwide.
Morocco to spend $4.2 billion to expand airports ahead of World Cup
World 11:21 25/07/2025Morocco said on Thursday it will spend 38 billion dirhams ($4.2 billion) over the next five years to overhaul its main airports, ahead of the World Cup it will cohost with Portugal and Spain.
Airport service firms in Vietnam record hefty profits in H1
Economy 10:52 20/07/2025As Vietnam’s tourism and aviation sectors soar during the summer travel peak, service providers at airports, including in-flight catering, beverage services, cargo handling, and airport lounges, report robust business results in the first half of the year.
TSA ends shoes-off policy for US airport security screening
World 10:35 09/07/2025ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Transportation Security Administration will no longer require travelers to remove their shoes during security checks at U.S. airports, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Tuesday, ending an unpopular policy.
Is friendliness from Vietnam's airport staff too costly?
In-Depth 15:02 21/05/2025A smile, a simple ‘hello,’ and a little kindness do not require much effort. So why are some airport staff in Vietnam so reluctant to offer them?
Runway lights activated at under-construction Long Thanh airport in Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:49 27/04/2025The runway lighting system at Long Thanh International Airport, under construction in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam, was officially lit up on Saturday evening, according to the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV).
