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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

UK CAA authorizes Heathrow to recover up to £320M third-runway development costs via per-passenger charges starting in 2028

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has approved Heathrow’s plan to claw back costs tied to early work on a proposed third runway by raising per-passenger charges. The measure allows a maximum 15 pence increase in 2028 and then a further doubling in subsequent years, enabling recovery of up to £320 million.

Also: Airline Economics

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2026-07-29T04:59:49.441173-07:00

Aerial Firefighting Aviation Safety & Regulation Boeing

AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Australia introduces national air tanker safety standards after 737 crash

By AeroTime: Australia has introduced its first national standard operating procedures for large air tanker firefighting aircraft, including minimum drop heights, following an investigation into a 2023 Boeing 737 firebomber accident in Western Australia.

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2026-07-29T04:29:47.554330-07:00

ATC North America Airports Aviation Safety & Regulation Boeing 737 Delta Air Lines

Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Two Delta Air Lines Jets in Mid-Air Near Miss at Atlanta Hartsfield as Air Traffic Control Direct Departing Aircraft into Path of Other Plane

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: A Delta Air Lines Boeing 737 flying in the sky.

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2026-07-29T03:13:33.944715-07:00

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ch-aviation • Vanja Popovic

Italian competition watchdog hands Ryanair $4.8mn refund

By ch-aviation: Ryanair (FR, Dublin International) has received EUR4.2 million euros (USD4.8 million) refund from Italy’s competition watchdog (L'Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato - AGCM) after the country's Council of State ruled that AGCM “discriminated” against the LCC in a 2021 Covid-linked fine.

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2026-07-29T03:15:50.749799-07:00

Europe Policy & Regulation Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

Commission plan to extend ETS scheme beyond Europe draws international fire

By FlightGlobal: Critics argue move to apply ETS on flights from Europe to neighbouring countries from 2029 is 'extraterritorial' and rally behind CORSIA.

Also: LARA

2 Sources

2026-07-29T03:47:04.123661-07:00

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Aviation Safety & Regulation Boeing Boeing 737

AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Little and large: Boeing rounds off 737-7 and 737-10 certification flight tests

By AeroTime: Boeing has completed certification flight tests of the smallest and largest 737 MAX jets, bringing much relief to awaiting airlines.

airwaysmag.com

Boeing 737-10 Completes Final Planned Certification Flight

Air Data News

Boeing completes final 737 MAX 10 certification flight

Also: Aerospace Testing Intnl

5 Sources

2026-07-29T03:29:12.939783-07:00

Orders Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airbus A350 Airbus Airbus A330 Airlines

AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Philippine Airlines welcomes third Airbus A350-1000 aircraft

By AeroTime: Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its third Airbus A350-1000, registered RP-C3512, as the carrier continues building out its long-haul fleet.

Also: ch-aviation

2 Sources

2026-07-29T02:30:04.760007-07:00

Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Bloomberg • Nguyen Xuan Quynh

Vietnam Set to Widen Graft Probe of $16 Billion Airport Project

By Bloomberg: Vietnam’s Government Inspectorate has recommended further investigation into alleged bidding violations at Long Thanh International Airport, expanding a probe that has already seen the detention of multiple executives from companies linked to the project.

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2026-07-29T03:46:38.784060-07:00