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Air India Flight Lands in Thailand After Bomb Threat All Passengers Evacuated

An Air India plane traveling from Phuket, Thailand, to New Delhi, India, was forced to make an emergency landing following a bomb threat received onboard, according to Thai airport officials. Flight AI 379, carrying 156 passengers, departed from Phuket Airport at 9:30 a.m. local time on Friday. However,......

Chaos at Mohammed V Airport: Poor Crowd Management After Security Scanner Removal

Recent developments at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca have ignited a wave of criticism following chaotic scenes inside the terminal. The recent removal of security scanners, intended to alleviate long queue times, has instead led to a significant breakdown in crowd management, leaving......

Morocco's ambitious airport expansion plan aims for 80 million passengers by 2030

The Moroccan government has unveiled a bold initiative to increase the capacity of its airports from 30 million to 80 million passengers by 2030, as announced by Minister of Transport and Logistics Abdessamad Kayouh. This strategic plan is part of the “Airports 2030” initiative led by the......

Fire contained at Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport: No casualties reported

The National Airports Authority (ONDA) has successfully extinguished a fire that broke out in the cargo area of Royal Air Maroc at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca on the evening of March 27. According to an official statement released on March 28, the fire started around 7:30 p.m. Immediate action......

Mohammed V Airport: 15 billion MAD for a one-of-a-kind terminal

The National Airports Office (ONDA) is set to commence construction on a groundbreaking new terminal at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca, with an estimated investment of 15 billion dirhams. This project will introduce a unique terminal designed to function as a HUB, inspired by the waves of the Atlantic,......

New international airport in Marrakech: A strategic project for the future

Morocco is advancing its ambition to modernize airport infrastructure with the announcement of a new international airport in Marrakech. This initiative is part of the strategic plan "Airports 2030," aimed at addressing the challenges posed by the growing tourism sector and preparing for the......

New directors appointed for Nador, Agadir airports to enhance operations

Morocco's National Airports Office (ONDA) announces leadership changes at Nador El Aroui and Agadir Al Massira airports as part of its ambitious “Airports 2030” strategy. The new appointments aim to strengthen management and efficiency at these vital transport hubs. Adel El Fakir, ONDA......

Streamlined security checks enhance passenger experience at Mohammed V Airport

In a move aimed at enhancing the passenger experience, security inspection devices such as scanners and gates at the entrances of Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca have been relocated. This adjustment eliminates long queues and ensures smoother movement, providing travelers with a more comfortable journey......

European airports surpass pre-pandemic passenger levels

Passenger traffic at European airports exceeded pre-Covid levels in 2024, with over 2.5 billion travelers recorded across the continent. This milestone, reported by ACI Europe—the organization representing European and other global airports—marks a full recovery from the disruptions caused......