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The FAA issued a ground stop from 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. PDT Sunday for all flights bound for Harry Reid International Airport due to thunderstorms. Arriving flights faced average delays of about 72 minutes under a ground delay program extending until 11:59 p.m.

The FAA issued a ground stop for flights to Harry Reid International Airport from 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. PDT on September 28 due to thunderstorms. Arrival flights are experiencing average delays of about 72 minutes under a ground delay program lasting until 11:59 p.m.

NAV CANADA reduced flight delays attributable to their staffing and equipment by approximately 85 percent from May to August 2026 at Canada's four busiest airports. The decrease occurred despite a 0.9 percent increase in flight volume and reflects staffing improvements, training, retiree rehiring, and technology investments.

Boston Logan Airport saw 520 flights delayed or canceled on Monday, September 28, 2026, due to runway construction and lingering nor’easter weather. Average inbound flight delays reached over five hours.

NAV CANADA reduced flight delays by approximately 85% during summer 2026 at Toronto, Montréal, Calgary, and Vancouver airports. This improvement occurred despite a 0.9% increase in flight operations over the same period in 2025.

Boston Logan Airport experienced 520 flight delays and cancellations on Monday amid a nor’easter and runway construction. The FAA imposed a ground delay from 7:30 a.m. until nearly 3 a.m. Tuesday, with average inbound delays exceeding five hours.

Thales has rolled out an AI biometric system at Singapore airports to speed up passenger processing. The technology aims to improve both security and passenger flow.

FAAN began rolling out the V-Pass facial recognition system at Nigerian domestic airports from July 2026. The technology speeds up identity verification and improves security for travelers.

Noi Bai International Airport began using a biometric check-in system in July 2026. The system aims to speed up passenger boarding by improving identification efficiency.

The FAA issued a ground stop from 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. PDT on September 27, 2026, for flights bound to Harry Reid International Airport due to thunderstorms. A ground delay program for arrivals caused average delays of about 72 minutes through the evening.