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>> Abbotsford airport expansion to double seating capacity
The terminal building at Abbotsford International Airport will see its seating capacity double once a major expansion is completed next year. Airport general manager Parm Sidhu said the immediate focus is on expanding the shell of the current building, with interior improvements coming after. Read the full article >> 

>> Qatar Airways to launch cargo flights to Pittsburgh International
Starting next month, Pittsburgh International Airport will offer international cargo flight service based out of the Persian Gulf — a major benefit to the region's manufacturers, airport officials say. Read the full article >>

>> DFW Airport lands second Icelandic carrier in two weeks with arrival of Icelandair
Icelandair announced Thursday that it plans to start service out of DFW International Airport next May, giving North Texas travelers another option for nonstop flights to popular tourist destination Reykjavik. Read the full article >>

>> Industry panel recommends roll back of aviation safety rules
An influential industry committee recommended Thursday that the Federal Aviation Administration eliminate or scale back dozens of safety rules, including one on airline pilot qualifications. Read the full article >>

>> JetBlue, American Airlines want to increase flights from S. Florida to Cuba
JetBlue Airways Corp. and American Airlines Group Inc. are seeking to increase flights to Cuba from South Florida even as the Trump administration wants to limit travel to the island nation. Read the full article >> 

>> Drones playing critical role in hurricane relief efforts
Drones have been playing an "invaluable" role in Hurricane Irma relief efforts, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Friday. After Florida and the Caribbean suffered widespread destruction from Irma’s winds and floodwaters, the FAA issued 132 airspace authorizations for drones to help with recovery and response efforts. Read the full article >> 

>> Air Canada, West Jet 'upsizing' planes as business soars at Sudbury Airport
The Greater Sudbury Airport is seeing its travel numbers take off this year, posting a 29 percent increase in the number of travelers using the terminal.Read the full article >> 

>> Comox Valley Airport sets new traveler record
It was a record breaking month for the Comox Valley Airport. In August the airport saw 43,072 travelers. Its previous record was just over 42,000, which was set in August 2016. Read the full article >>

>> New passenger record set at Watertown airport
The Watertown International Airport has cleared the 5,000 passenger mark for August, setting a new record in the process. Read the full article >>