Thai Aviation Industries, Edgewater Solutions, and Amadeus signed an agreement in mid-2026 to modernize Thailand's airports. The project will implement biometric and intelligent airport systems to handle 140 million passengers annually.
FAAN has launched the V-Pass biometric facial recognition system in July 2026 to enhance domestic air travel at Nigerian airports. The system uses facial recognition alongside NIN and passports for identity verification, reducing queues and improving security.
More than 100 flights were canceled at Newark Liberty International Airport the morning of July 21, 2026, due to severe thunderstorms. Passengers faced extended delays, with some held onboard aircraft for over seven hours.