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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Airlines oppose Canada’s planned privatization of airports

Airlines are opposing Canada’s planned privatization of airports, putting the sector at odds with a policy that would change how airport assets are owned and managed. The dispute places airport privatization on the agenda for carriers and policymakers weighing the future of Canadian aviation infrastructure.

2026-09-22T12:05:42.863829-07:00
Middle East   Airports   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Airlines  
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Iraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad after US sanctions threat, sources say

By Reuters: Iraq ordered its civil aviation authority to suspend Iranian flights to Baghdad airport starting ​Wednesday, two sources told Reuters, after the United States ‌threatened to sanction any airport that services Iranian carriers.

2026-09-22T12:50:33.526704-07:00
eVTOL   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
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FlightGlobal • Lizzie Rix

Electra demonstrates ‘helicopter style’ operations with EL2 Ultra-Short aircraft

By FlightGlobal: The company flew its demonstrator from several commercial airports in Virginia.

Also: Airbus and Aviation Week
2026-09-22T10:51:16.003654-07:00
ATC   Airports   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation  
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Reuters • David Shepardson

US wants another $30 billion for aviation system upgrades

By Reuters: US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Tuesday that he will ask Congress ​to approve another $30 billion for air traffic control towers, software ‌and digital upgrades as well as improving airport facilities.

Also: NBAA and avweb.com
2026-09-22T10:22:33.691775-07:00