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Emergency Landing of Beech B200 Halts Operations at Birmingham Airport

A Beechcraft B200 Super King Air operating a Birmingham–Belfast charter returned to BHX on August 6 after its right main landing gear collapsed and left the aircraft half on the runway. One passenger sustained minor injuries; flights were suspended for investigation and resumed later, causing widespread delays.

2025-08-06T13:32:04.772328-07:00

South China Morning Post

Heathrow lodges £49 billion private third-runway plan in direct response to rival bid

2025-07-31T21:34:56.438980-07:00

BBC

NATS Swanwick Radar Fault Grounds UK Flights, Delays to Persist

2025-07-30T08:34:39.426304-07:00

Reuters

ITA Airways Unveils 2026–2030 Plan to Modernise Fleet, Expand Long-Haul Network and Deepen Lufthansa Integration

2025-07-30T09:27:40.833020-07:00

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Riyadh Air Secures Heathrow Slots for Early Q4 2025 Launch Saudi startup Riyadh Air has secured slots at London Heathrow for an early fourth-quarter 2025 launch, marking a key step in its planned long-haul network. The allocations provide a platform for Riyadh Air’s entry into one of Europe’s most competitive markets as it ramps up operations under Vision 2030.

2025-08-07T08:17:44.922101-07:00

Riyadh Air Secures Heathrow Slots for Early Q4 2025 Launch

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NASA, Reliable Robotics Team Up to Accelerate Large UAS Airspace Integration NASA has entered a cooperative agreement with Reliable Robotics to test and refine detect-and-avoid systems on large unmanned aircraft, aiming to integrate them safely into controlled airspace. The collaboration builds on previous demonstrations to pave the way for routine beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations in commercial airspace.

2025-08-07T02:55:36.303831-07:00

NASA, Reliable Robotics Team Up to Accelerate Large UAS Airspace Integration

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Gol 737 MAX Pilot Executes High-Speed Evasive Maneuver to Dodge Runway Vehicle at Rio Galeão During a night take-off on Feb. 12 from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão’s runway 10, the crew of a Gol 737 MAX 8 detected a maintenance pick-up truck parked on the centreline and performed a rapid, high-speed swerve to avoid a head-on collision. Investigators noted this was the fifth runway incursion at the airport after four similar breaches in preceding months.

2025-08-06T22:39:54.816182-07:00

Gol 737 MAX Pilot Executes High-Speed Evasive Maneuver to Dodge Runway Vehicle at Rio Galeão

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Emergency Landing of Beech B200 Halts Operations at Birmingham Airport A Beechcraft B200 Super King Air operating a Birmingham–Belfast charter returned to BHX on August 6 after its right main landing gear collapsed and left the aircraft half on the runway. One passenger sustained minor injuries; flights were suspended for investigation and resumed later, causing widespread delays.

2025-08-06T13:32:04.772328-07:00

Emergency Landing of Beech B200 Halts Operations at Birmingham Airport

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Denver International Airport to Study On-Site Small Modular Nuclear Reactor for Energy Independence Denver International Airport has solicited a study to assess the feasibility of constructing a small modular nuclear reactor on its 34,000-acre campus, aiming to achieve clean, reliable, and independent power generation. The airport contends that a nuclear plant could secure stable energy supply and reduce carbon emissions.

2025-08-06T11:56:05.198945-07:00

Denver International Airport to Study On-Site Small Modular Nuclear Reactor for Energy Independence

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Denver International Reopens Concourse A Walkway as New East Security Checkpoint Goes Live Denver International Airport has reopened the pedestrian walkway linking the Jeppesen Terminal to Concourse A and launched its long-awaited East Security Checkpoint. The moves, part of DIA’s multi-phase modernization program, are designed to boost passenger throughput, shorten travel times and reduce screening bottlenecks ahead of peak travel.

2025-08-06T07:40:26.217846-07:00

Denver International Reopens Concourse A Walkway as New East Security Checkpoint Goes Live

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FAA and DOT Unveil NPRM to Authorize Routine BVLOS Drone Flights The DOT and FAA today released a joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Part 10/108) to enable routine beyond visual line-of-sight operations for uncrewed aircraft systems across commercial and public safety sectors. The NPRM outlines streamlined approvals, safety requirements and integration protocols to unlock large-scale UAS deployment within the national airspace.

2025-08-05T15:23:52.377220-07:00

FAA and DOT Unveil NPRM to Authorize Routine BVLOS Drone Flights

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FAA to Expand Helicopter Route Revisions at Reagan National After Deadly Mid-Air Collision The FAA said Friday it will implement additional changes to low-altitude helicopter corridors around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport following the Jan. 29 mid-air collision between an American Eagle regional jet and an Army Black Hawk, which killed 67 people.

2025-08-01T19:15:51.157839-07:00

FAA to Expand Helicopter Route Revisions at Reagan National After Deadly Mid-Air Collision

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