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Dubai Airport Fire After Drone Incident

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2026

A fire broke out near Dubai International Airport early on March 16 after a drone-related incident damaged a fuel tank in the vicinity of the airport, leading authorities to temporarily suspend flight operations as a precaution. Officials later said the fire had been brought under control and no injuries were reported. Dubai Airport Fire After […]

International

Drones Hit Kuwait Airport Fuel Infrastructure

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

Kuwait said fuel storage facilities at Kuwait International Airport were targeted in a drone attack as regional tensions linked to the Iran conflict continued to spread across the Gulf. The strike added to growing security concerns around critical infrastructure and airspace safety in the region. Kuwait Airport Fuel Tanks Targeted In Drone Attack Kuwait’s defence […]

National

Defence Ministry Blocks Hosur Airport Clearance

By BPN News Desk January 19, 2026

The Union Ministry of Defence has refused to grant airspace clearance for the proposed Hosur international airport in Tamil Nadu, officials confirmed. The decision is based on airspace constraints around the region, which is used for defence and test flight operations, making it difficult to accommodate civilian airport activities. Airspace and Project Challenges The

State News West India

Navi Mumbai Airport Begins Commercial Operations

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

Navi Mumbai International Airport officially commenced commercial flight operations on Thursday, marking a major expansion of aviation infrastructure in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The new airport is expected to significantly reduce congestion at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and support rising passenger demand across western India. First Flights

International

Fire at Dhaka Airport, Flights Suspended

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

A fire broke out in the cargo section of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Saturday, leading to a temporary suspension of all flights. Authorities later brought the situation under control, and operations resumed after nearly six hours. Cargo Section Damaged The blaze began in the airport’s cargo village near Gate 8. Fire services, […]

Infrastructure National

PM to Inaugurate Navi Mumbai Airport October 8

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first phase of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on October 8, 2025, with the event scheduled at Ulwe in Navi Mumbai at around 3:30 pm. Aerodrome Licence Secured The airport recently received its Aerodrome Licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), making it officially ready […]

International

Munich Airport Suspends Flights After Drone Sightings

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

Munich Airport in Germany was forced to suspend operations late on October 2, 2025, following reports of drone activity near its airspace. The suspension began around 10:18 p.m. local time, as air traffic control restricted takeoffs and landings for safety reasons. Flight Disruptions During the shutdown, 17 departing flights were cancelled, and 15 inbound flights […]

International

UK Jet Crash Shuts Down Southend Airport

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

A small aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff at London Southend Airport on July 13, prompting a large-scale emergency response and the temporary suspension of all airport operations. The aircraft involved was a Beechcraft Super King Air, registered PH-ZAZ, and operated by a private European aviation firm. It was scheduled to fly from Southend to Lelystad […]