UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Africa   Policy & Regulation  
Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Could the U.S. Government Jump-Start Drone Delivery Worldwide? State Department’s $150 million pay-for-performance agreement with Zipline is the ‘first-of-its-kind.’

Flying Magazine reports: Drone delivery provider Zipline could receive as much as $150 million from the U.S. State Department.

Also: DroneDJ, newsghana.com.gh and miragenews.com
2025-11-25T09:48:41.372886-08:00

Today In Aviation

Last Updated: Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, 10:27 AM PST

2025-11-25T10:27:39.948930-08:00 2025-11-25T10:27:39.948930-08:00 (2025-11-25T10:27:39.948930-08:00)

ATC   Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

France and UK meteorological agencies launch higher-resolution volcanic ash forecasting service that could halve airline disruption

By FlightGlobal: Meteorological agencies in France and the UK are spearheading the launch of a new and more detailed volcanic ash forecasting service they believe could significantly reduce disruption to airlines in the event of a large-scale volcanic eruption.

2025-11-25T09:27:57.020772-08:00
Supply Chain   North America   Hydrogen   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Workforce & Skills Development  
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

ZeroAvia’s third round of layoffs at Everett Washington Propulsion Center raises questions about hydrogen propulsion plans

By FlightGlobal: Questions have been raised over ZeroAvia's future plans for its Propulsion Center of Excellence in Everett, Washington after staff were hit with another round of redundancies - the third since August.

2025-11-25T09:10:16.453313-08:00
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kiro7.com • Katy Wade

Olympic Pipeline Finds Leak Disrupting SEA Jet-Fuel Supply; Pipeline Partially Restarted

By kiro7.com: Olympic Pipeline crews have reportedly found the leak affecting the fuel supply at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

2025-11-25T10:25:56.026737-08:00
Europe   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation  
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Reuters • Sarah Young

UK backs Heathrow's £49bn ($64bn) expansion plan over cheaper alternative

By Reuters: Britain has backed Heathrow Airport's 49 billion pound ($64 billion) expansion and upgrade plan as the basis for adding a new runway, choosing it over a cheaper rival proposal, the government said on Tuesday.

Also: FlightGlobal, Air Data News, ukaviation.news, Simple Flying, Passenger Terminal Today, Aviation Week, The Independent, Sky News and 12 more
2025-11-25T02:20:08.776921-08:00