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The National Airspace System has long been built around crewed aircraft, raising questions about how it will manage uncrewed drones. The issue centers on adapting traffic control to integrate a growing class of aircraft into shared airspace; the article provides no further details about a proposed system or timeline.
Sydney Western began passenger operations on Oct. 25, 2026, with Jetstar operating the inaugural flight to Gold Coast Coolangatta. Air New Zealand launched the airport’s first international services the following day, linking it with Auckland. The opening adds a new Sydney gateway for domestic and international traffic.
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Heathrow’s review of terminal capacity would relocate five airlines from 2028, including Delta from Terminal 3 to Terminal 4. Virgin Atlantic opposes the move, warning that separating the joint-venture partners could lengthen passenger transfers and raise competition concerns, with potential legal challenges. Other airlines would also shift terminals.
Romania’s Ministry of National Defence has selected Thales to supply four deployable primary and secondary radar systems. The equipment is intended to support civil and military airspace surveillance as well as approach and landing operations, extending Thales’ role in Romania’s air-defense and air-traffic surveillance infrastructure.
Air India has started work on a new maintenance, repair and overhaul hangar at Delhi International, the airline announced. The multi-facility project adds a dedicated MRO development to the carrier’s base at the airport, though no details on capacity, cost or completion timing were provided.
Mozambique has reduced the estimated investment in its Civil Aviation System Master Plan for 2026-2045 to $420 million, from $710 million. Civil aviation institute chairman Emanuel Chaves said the lower estimate is intended to improve the plan’s feasibility.
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