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Amsterdam Schiphol Airport announced (26-May-2026) the deployment of electric TaxiBot technology in partnership with easyJet, Airbus and Menzies Aviation. The initial rollout covers four easyJet A320neo aircraft, with the electric TaxiBots manufactured by Smart Airport Systems capable of moving aircraft from gate to runway at speeds up to 42kmh. Three additional electric TaxiBots are scheduled for delivery later in 2026, enabling expansion to additional aircraft types. Schiphol is currently working on certification for Embraer aircraft in collaboration with KLM Cityhopper and other stakeholders, while Transavia plans to participate with its Boeing 737 fleet. [more - original PR] [more - original PR - II]

Dubai Airports, via its official Twitter account, reported (23-May-2026) more than 40 airlines are operating from Dubai International Airport at present, comprising:

• Middle East:
  • Emirates Airline;
  • flydubai;
  • EgyptAir;
  • Saudia;
  • flynas;
  • flyadeal;
  • Qatar Airways;
  • Kuwait Airways;
  • Jazeera Airways;
  • Gulf Air;
  • Oman Air;
  • Ariana Afghan Airlines;
  • Kam Air;
  • Fly Oya;
  • Royal Jordanian;
  • Middle East Airlines;
  • Berniq Airways;
  • Iraqi Airways;
  • Syrian Airlines;
  • Fly Cham;
• Africa:
  • Ethiopian Airlines;
  • Daallo Airlines;
• Europe:
  • Uzbekistan Airways;
  • Somon Air;
  • Centrum Air;
  • Cyprus Airways;
  • Pegasus Airlines;
  • Azerbaijan Airlines;
• Indian Subcontinent:
  • Air India;
  • Air India Express;
  • IndiGo;
  • SpiceJet;
  • SriLankan Airlines;
  • Pakistan International Airlines;
  • Biman Bangladesh Airlines;
  • Nepal Airlines;
  • Himalaya Airlines;
  • airblue;
  • AirSial;
  • Fly Jinnah;
  • US-Bangla Airlines;
  • FitsAir.

Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced (26-May-2026) the launch of the country's e-visa system on 25-May-2026. The system is expected to improve border security management, efficiency and transparency. Ghana also waived visa fees for inbound African passport holders, effective 25-May-2026. [more - original PR]

Loganair signed (26-May-2026) a 15 year sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offtake agreement with ClimaHtech Green Flight. The SAF will be produced using ClimaHtech's advanced technology pathways including power-biomass-to-liquid BioSAF and power-to-liquid eSAF. ClimaHtech is developing a "first of a kind" SAF production project to support the UK Government's SAF mandate. The parties will collaborate as ClimaHtech advances project development, regulatory engagement and site selection, ahead of the scheduled supply of SAF by 2029. [more - original PR]

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) added (26-May-2026) New York John F Kennedy International Airport as a designated arrival facility for US bound air services carrying individuals who have recently travelled from - or were otherwise present within - the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan, effective 23:59 on 28-May-2026. As previously reported by CAPA, CBP confirmed Washington Dulles International Airport, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport as designated arrival facilities as a "proactive measure" in response to "the ongoing Ebola disease outbreak". [more - original PR]

Caribbean Airlines scheduled to suspend the following services, as per a 26-May-2026 GDS inventory and timetable display:

• Antigua-Saint Kitts: Twice weekly on 29-May-2026;
• Bridgetown-Dominica-Port of Spain: Twice weekly on 29-May-2026;
• Georgetown Ogle-Paramaribo: Twice weekly on 31-May-2026.