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A draft resolution on the strategy for the development of passenger transport until 2030 provides for the creation of a unified transport hub in Tashkent combining two railway stations, the airport and the bus station. It also proposes increasing the number of suburban electric trains and synchronizing bus schedules with train and flight timetables.
Otabek YusupovThe portal for discussing draft legal documents has published a draft presidential decree on approving the strategy for the comprehensive development of local passenger transport by rail, air and road until 2030. The document provides for railway lines between stations and airports, six transport hubs and a unified digital platform 'Bir yo'l' from 2028.
Aziz KarimovThe draft Strategy for the development of domestic passenger transport up to 2030 provides for three railway lines between airports and railway stations — in Tashkent, Urgench and Bukhara. Discussion of the document will last until 11 November.
Aziz KarimovWestern Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport received its first international passengers on 26 October — Air New Zealand flight NZ165 from Auckland. This happened a day after the airport's official opening and the launch of Jetstar's domestic flights. The airport operates around the clock and has an initial capacity of 10 million passengers a year.
Otabek YusupovThe US Embassy in Saudi Arabia reported heightened threats from Yemen's Houthis and confirmed an order for State Department staff without emergency duties to depart. King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh partially resumed operations after the October 10 attack that killed 13 people.
Otabek YusupovA power surge at Stansted Airport temporarily knocked out a number of systems: passengers reported hours-long queues at passport control and the shutdown of the shuttle, which was replaced by buses. The airport said all systems had been restored and apologised for the disruptions.
Otabek YusupovOn Sunday, Saudi air defenses intercepted 10 ballistic missiles in the south of the country, as well as a missile and a drone aimed at Riyadh. The attacks occurred on the day of the partial resumption of operations at King Khalid Airport, which had been closed after a strike that killed 13 people. The US warned citizens about the dangers of travel to the region.
Otabek YusupovTemporary additional security checks at Copenhagen Airport led to long queues: about 200 Norwegian passengers missed their flights. The authorities did not disclose details, and the airline said it had not been warned.
Javlon TursunovWaymo announced the launch of trips to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas — the sixth major airport in the company's network. Pick-up and drop-off take place in designated autonomous vehicle zones at Terminals 1 and 3. At first, the service will be available to a limited number of users.
Bekzod NazarovOvernight into Saturday, damage to the perimeter fence was discovered at Leipzig/Halle airport near Russian Antonov An-124 cargo aircraft. Police conducted a large-scale search, and on Sunday evening two men aged 20 and 32 turned themselves in to authorities, saying they were preparing for a driving test and lost control of the car. This is the second security incident at the airport in three months, following a drone attack in August that Berlin blamed on Russia.
Aziz KarimovAccording to Yemen's information minister, two Houthi rockets fell about 500 meters from a passenger plane on flight 612 preparing to depart Aden for Cairo. There were no casualties. The strikes hit the Badr camp and the coalition headquarters in al-Burayqa and followed an attack on the Maasheeq palace in which five people were killed.
Otabek YusupovYemen's Ministry of Information reported a Houthi strike on the vicinity of Aden International Airport near the Badr camp. According to Al-Masdar Online, local residents heard two explosions. This came a day after a missile strike on the Maashiq palace that killed five people.
Aziz KarimovKing Khalid International Airport in Riyadh suspended operations after the October 10 and 11 attacks that killed 14 people. Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation extended the suspension until 21:00 on October 17 for infrastructure inspections. A number of airlines cancelled flights.
Aziz KarimovConstruction of an artificial lake with fountains covering 17 thousand sq. m has begun in the Kumaryk mahalla of the Sergeli district of Tashkent. The reservoir will be located directly under the aircraft landing approach path. The work is more than 30% complete, with completion planned by the end of the year. Water will be supplied from underground wells at a depth of 30 m.
Javlon TursunovThe Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) announced the temporary suspension of operations at Chios "Homer" Airport from November 15, 2026, to March 15, 2027, to extend and modernize the runway to 1,799 meters. The contractor committed to striving to complete the works by February 28, 2027. Local authorities and the business community oppose the earlier-than-agreed closure starting November 15 instead of January 15 and demand a meeting with the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport.
Aziz KarimovAfter attacks on Riyadh airport that killed at least 18 people, Saudi Arabia extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport and halted metro service at three stations. The country's energy minister promised a 'serious' response to strikes on infrastructure, which the Houthis explain as retaliation for the coalition's actions in Yemen.
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