Europe   Airports   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation  
Aviation Source • Len Varley

UK High Court rejects challenges to Gatwick’s Northern Runway expansion, enabling Sept start for emergency-to-regular operations

The UK High Court dismissed legal challenges against Gatwick Airport’s Northern Runway Project, clearing a major route-expansion hurdle. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander had approved plans to bring the airport’s emergency runway into regular use starting in September, pending the outcome of litigation.

2026-06-24T22:28:18.173683-07:00
Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Airlines   Boeing  
AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Thai Airways takes delivery of first GE-powered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

By AeroTime: The delivery, which took place on June 23, 2026, marks another milestone in the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization program.

2026-06-24T20:11:02.630175-07:00
Routes   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
Bloomberg • Danny Lee, Yian Lee

Taiwan Starts Washington Flights in Milestone for Uncertain Ties

By Bloomberg: Taiwan is set to inaugurate its first-ever non-stop flight to the US capital, a move carrying significant political symbolism amid concerns over the Trump administration’s stance on the island.

2026-06-24T20:55:29.075337-07:00