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Miami-Dade Aviation Department’s $1bn operating budget receives approval: The US Miami-Dade board of county commissioners has approved Miami-Dade Aviation Department’s (MDAD) first $1bn operating budget, which will help with the expansion of Miami International Airport (MIA). Read more >>

Charleston’s revamped airport sets date for its formal debut: Four years after breaking ground on an ambitious $200 million overhaul of Charleston International, airport officials will officially rededicate the expanded terminal in a public ceremony Oct. 25 under the new dome in the Central Hall. Read more >>

New-look Prince Rupert Airport unveiled: Around 250 adults and children made the trek to the Prince Rupert Airport on Saturday to attend the grand opening of the newly renovated facility. Some of the work done at the airport includes an entirely new exterior, a new roof and ceiling, energy-efficient lighting, new windows and offices and an upgrade to the pre-boarding area. Read more>>

Bradley International Airport preps for Aer Lingus service to Dublin, hopes for more flights: Flights to Dublin begin Wednesday. They will be Bradley's first transatlantic flights since Northwest Airlines flew from Bradley to Amsterdam from June 2007 to September 2008. Read more >>

American Airlines adds first nonstop flight from Chicago to Spain: American Airlines is adding a new international destination — Barcelona, Spain — to its routes from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Read more >>

Spirit Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Buffalo Niagara International Airport: A flight from Niagara Falls to Fort Lauderdale made an emergency landing early Monday morning at Buffalo Niagara International Airport after the pilot saw flames coming from the back of one of the plane’s engines. Read more >>

Uber using selfies as security measure: As ride-share services Uber X and Lyft prepare for operations at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport under a new set of security regulations, Uber is rolling out a new security measure it has been testing in Atlanta and a few other cities — using selfies. Read more >>

JetBlue adds new cross-country route from Los Angeles: JetBlue is adding a new cross-country route. The airline announced Monday that it will begin flying nonstop between Los Angeles and Orlando on Jan. 5. Read more >>

Alaska, Virgin America agree to extend DOJ’s merger review period: Alaska Air Group and Virgin America have agreed to give the US Department of Justice (DOJ) additional time to review their proposed merger. Read more >>

International airline Xiamen Air comes to Sea-Tac airport: Xiamen Air is the latest carrier to serve Sea-Tac Airport with an international direct route. Seattle is the first U.S. destination for the airline, and the first passengers arrived aboard a 787 Dreamliner Monday morning. Read more >>

ROA adds waiting lot:A cell-phone lot is now available at the back end of the parking lot at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. Read more >>

American Airlines' new headquarters to bear name of CEO who oversaw expansion: American Airlines will name its new Fort Worth headquarters after former CEO Robert Crandall, the company's current CEO Doug Parker announced recently. Read more >>