ATC Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

FlightGlobal • Edward Russell

RTX’s Collins Aerospace pitches integrated automation platform for FAA’s $12.5B ATC overhaul after $438M radar win

Collins Aerospace (RTX) is pitching a common automation platform as a candidate for the FAA’s next‑generation air‑traffic control system. The integrated offering—combining radar, avionics intelligence and automation—aims to capture work under the US government's $12.5 billion ATC modernisation, after a $438 million, 612‑radar contract win.

Also: Aviation Week

2026-03-04T06:33:44.418550-08:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

United Airlines Evacuates All Crew from Middle East Amid Rising Regional Tensions

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: United Airlines has successfully evacuated its crew members from the Middle East amid heightened regional tensions and military action.

2026-03-04T05:52:34.901376-08:00

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IATA: Global air cargo volumes up in January 2026 as freight market gets off to a strong start

By IATA: IATA has released data for January 2026 global air cargo markets, with the following highlights.

Also: Airways Magazine and stattimes.com

2026-03-04T02:15:06.126657-08:00

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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Air Tahiti Nui to launch inaugural nonstop Papeete (PPT) – Sydney (SYD) service

By AeroTime: Air Tahiti Nui announced that it will launch a new direct service between Papeete International Airport (PPT) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).

2026-03-04T06:06:42.663421-08:00

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Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

Norwegian Launches First State Supported Domestic Route in Europe Using 40 Percent SAF

By Breitflyte: Norwegian has today announced the launch of the first state-supported domestic route in Europe with the permanent use of 40 percent SAF. Under the scheme, the route between Aalborg and Copenhagen will be operated throughout 2026 and 2027 with SAF.

2026-03-04T07:12:05.815410-08:00

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AINonline • Matt Thurber

Bluetail launches AI tool to automate aircraft maintenance logbook records

By AINonline: Eliminates the hassles of dealing with paper documents.

2026-03-04T07:12:15.525118-08:00

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Vertical Mag

CHC Helicopter awarded crew change support contract for Brazil’s Bacalhau Field

By Vertical Mag: CHC is operating a Sikorsky S‑92A helicopter from its Jacarepaguá base to transport offshore personnel.

2026-03-04T06:26:27.670085-08:00

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El Al to resume limited inbound flights to return stranded passengers as Tel Aviv reopens

By ch-aviation: El Al Israel Airlines (LY, Tel Aviv Ben Gurion) will resume inbound services returning stranded passengers to Israel on March 4, 2026, after the government permitted a...

Airways Magazine

El Al Restarts Limited Flights as Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Partially Reopens, Prioritizing Repatriation and Essential Routes

Reuters

Airline shares rebound as limited repatriation flights depart Gulf amid escalating US–Israel strikes on Iran

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2026-03-04T03:34:39.989596-08:00

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RTX’s Collins Aerospace pitches integrated automation platform for FAA’s $12.5B ATC overhaul after $438M radar win

United Airlines Evacuates All Crew from Middle East Amid Rising Regional Tensions

IATA: Global air cargo volumes up in January 2026 as freight market gets off to a strong start

Air Tahiti Nui to launch inaugural nonstop Papeete (PPT) – Sydney (SYD) service

Norwegian Launches First State Supported Domestic Route in Europe Using 40 Percent SAF

Bluetail launches AI tool to automate aircraft maintenance logbook records

CHC Helicopter awarded crew change support contract for Brazil’s Bacalhau Field

El Al to resume limited inbound flights to return stranded passengers as Tel Aviv reopens

El Al Restarts Limited Flights as Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Partially Reopens, Prioritizing Repatriation and Essential Routes

Airline shares rebound as limited repatriation flights depart Gulf amid escalating US–Israel strikes on Iran

IATA: Global air cargo volumes up in January 2026 as freight market gets off to a strong start

Bluetail launches AI tool to automate aircraft maintenance logbook records

Norwegian Launches First State Supported Domestic Route in Europe Using 40 Percent SAF

RTX (Collins Aerospace) pushes integrated tech platform for $12.5B US ATC modernization, after $438M radar win

CHC Helicopter awarded crew change support contract for Brazil’s Bacalhau Field

United Airlines Evacuates All Crew from Middle East Amid Rising Regional Tensions

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