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DHL A300-600F (D‑AEAG) Sustains Tailstrike During Aborted Landing at London Heathrow; Investigation Open

A DHL-operated Airbus A300-600F (D‑AEAG) sustained a tailstrike during an aborted landing/go-around at London Heathrow after a bounce on touchdown while arriving from Leipzig. The incident prompted an immediate investigation and disrupted airport operations, causing delays, diversions and cancellations.

2025-10-13T00:47:45.312365-07:00

ch-aviation

Boeing delivery delays jeopardize Ethiopian Airlines’ fleet expansion and airport growth

2025-10-12T23:36:36.076298-07:00

New York Times

Beechcraft King Air C90 crashes near Fort Worth's Hicks Airfield, collides with multiple 18‑wheelers; two killed

2025-10-12T15:52:33.445249-07:00

Associated Press

PM Modi inaugurates Phase 1 of Navi Mumbai International Airport; commercial operations start in December

2025-10-08T04:44:46.844357-07:00

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AINonline

DC Aviation Al‑Futtaim FBO at Dubai World Central joins World Fuel's Air Elite, boosting Middle East footprint World Fuel Services has added DC Aviation Al‑Futtaim’s fixed‑base operation at Dubai World Central (Al Maktoum) to its Air Elite network, strengthening the company’s Middle East coverage and giving business and corporate operators an additional FBO option at DWC for fueling, ground handling and support services.

2025-10-14T10:20:45.933524-07:00

DC Aviation Al‑Futtaim FBO at Dubai World Central joins World Fuel's Air Elite, boosting Middle East footprint

AINonline

Bombardier: Global 7500 operable on ~3,800‑ft runways, claims ~30% short‑field landing advantage over Gulfstream G700 Bombardier says its Global 7500 can operate from runways as short as about 3,800 feet, offering roughly a 30% short‑field landing advantage versus the Gulfstream G700. Manufacturer data says the capability expands airport access for ultra‑long‑range missions, affecting basing and route planning.

2025-10-14T08:08:49.647283-07:00

Bombardier: Global 7500 operable on ~3,800‑ft runways, claims ~30% short‑field landing advantage over Gulfstream G700

eVTOL Insights

Open Skies Network wins investment to trial next‑generation seaplanes and autonomous aircraft in Southwest UK Open Skies Network, a spinout from the Open Skies Cornwall project, has secured investment to trial next‑generation seaplanes and autonomous aircraft in Southwest England. The funding will support operational trials, infrastructure assessments and regulatory engagement to validate routes and mixed crewed–uncrewed operations along coastal waterways.

2025-10-14T08:08:22.261062-07:00

Open Skies Network wins investment to trial next‑generation seaplanes and autonomous aircraft in Southwest UK

AINonline

Signature Aviation launches real‑time digital marketplace for hangar, ramp and office availability Signature Aviation has launched a real-time digital marketplace giving tenants instant visibility into hangar, ramp and office availability across its FBO portfolio. The platform modernizes aviation real-estate search, promising faster leasing decisions and streamlined access for FBOs, operators and other aviation property stakeholders.

2025-10-14T07:21:25.417339-07:00

Signature Aviation launches real‑time digital marketplace for hangar, ramp and office availability

AINonline

Universal Aviation reaches 50+ locations across three continents Universal Aviation now operates at more than 50 locations across three continents, expanding its global footprint to better serve aviation customers. The milestone increases the company’s geographic reach and support capabilities for operators worldwide.

2025-10-14T07:04:49.440321-07:00

Universal Aviation reaches 50+ locations across three continents

Reuters

Belgium general strike grounds Brussels and Charleroi flights, halts public transport A nationwide general strike in Belgium on Tuesday grounded most flights at the country's two main airports, with Brussels Airport cancelling all departures after security staff walked out and Charleroi — a Ryanair hub — unable to operate due to staffing shortages. The stoppage also disrupted Brussels public transport.

2025-10-14T04:08:56.655498-07:00

Belgium general strike grounds Brussels and Charleroi flights, halts public transport

ch-aviation

Lufthansa weighs outsourcing ground‑handling staff amid cost and operational review Lufthansa is exploring outsourcing of its ground‑handling workforce as part of a broader cost and operational review, ch-aviation reports. The proposal would shift passenger and ramp services to third‑party handlers to reduce costs and streamline operations, with implications for staff and contracts.

2025-10-14T02:00:53.516583-07:00

Lufthansa weighs outsourcing ground‑handling staff amid cost and operational review

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Dubai Airports unveils $35B move to DWC, targets 260M passengers by 2050 Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths says the operator will channel a $35 billion programme to move hub operations from DXB to a new DWC mega‑hub, targeting 260 million annual passengers by 2050 and prioritizing digital ‘clicks, not bricks’ over build‑first expansion.

2025-10-14T01:07:37.716342-07:00

Dubai Airports unveils $35B move to DWC, targets 260M passengers by 2050

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