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Bloomberg • Kate Duffy

Heathrow Unveils £10 Billion Upgrade to Transform Terminals and Services by 2031

London’s Heathrow Airport will invest £10 billion over five years in privately financed upgrades across terminals, lounges, retail and cargo facilities, funded by proposed aeronautical charge hikes. The plan aims to boost capacity by 10 million passengers and 20 percent more freight annually.

2025-07-11T05:01:44.101720-07:00

Aviation24

Volotea A319 engine ingestion at Milan Bergamo kills ground worker during taxi

2025-07-08T06:19:20.303359-07:00

Skift

TSA ends shoes-off rule at U.S. airports after nearly 20 years

2025-07-07T19:48:34.870216-07:00

FlightGlobal

Congress Approves $12.5 B for FAA Air Traffic Control Overhaul

2025-07-03T17:15:42.239595-07:00

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Stolen Cessna 172 Triggers 39-Minute Airspace Shutdown at Vancouver YVR On July 15, a stolen Cessna 172 from the Victoria Flying Club was intercepted approaching Vancouver International Airport airspace, prompting a 39-minute suspension of arrivals. The single-engine aircraft landed safely at 1:45 p.m. local time, and RCMP arrested the sole occupant without incident.

2025-07-15T15:10:30.534835-07:00

Stolen Cessna 172 Triggers 39-Minute Airspace Shutdown at Vancouver YVR

The Loadstar

Mexico’s $7.2bn Airport Modernisation Plan Sidelines Cargo Infrastructure The Mexican government has unveiled a US$7.155 billion programme to upgrade passenger terminals, runways and air traffic systems at major airports, but industry stakeholders warn it fails to allocate funding for new cargo facilities, risking freight-handling capacity.

2025-07-15T03:23:20.321807-07:00

Mexico’s $7.2bn Airport Modernisation Plan Sidelines Cargo Infrastructure

fox2now.com

St. Louis Lambert International Airport Lines Ease One Day After Weekend Surge Passengers at St. Louis Lambert International Airport faced long queues outside the terminals on Sunday, but 24 hours later, drop-off and check-in lines have all but disappeared, with operations returning to normal and travelers moving through the airport with minimal delay.

2025-07-14T16:27:10.982092-07:00

St. Louis Lambert International Airport Lines Ease One Day After Weekend Surge

Breitflyte

Lufthansa Cargo to launch VR training for aircraft loading supervisors Lufthansa Cargo is developing virtual reality training for aircraft loading supervisors to enable realistic practice of safety-critical procedures, communication and ground-handling processes without live operations. The first module is set to roll out in October 2025, enhancing workforce readiness and operational flexibility.

2025-07-14T06:05:40.847179-07:00

Lufthansa Cargo to launch VR training for aircraft loading supervisors

stateaviationjournal.com

Colorado Air and Space Port, University of Denver Partner on Six Sigma Center of Excellence Colorado Air and Space Port and AltitudeX Aviation have signed a lease with the University of Denver to establish a Six Sigma Center of Excellence on CASP property. The collaboration supports CASP’s vision to become a regional hub for aviation, aerospace, logistics and multimodal transportation.

2025-07-13T14:47:02.618139-07:00

Colorado Air and Space Port, University of Denver Partner on Six Sigma Center of Excellence

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One Big Beautiful Bill Act Aims to Unclog Air Cargo Bottlenecks The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, hailed by air cargo advocates as a landmark legislative win, directs significant federal funding to modernize airport and logistics infrastructure. Industry leaders warn, however, that entrenched bottlenecks—long wait times and inefficient cargo transfers—must be addressed to realize its full potential.

2025-07-13T11:41:34.757071-07:00

One Big Beautiful Bill Act Aims to Unclog Air Cargo Bottlenecks

AeroTime

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Qantas A380 Damaged by Jetbridge Collision at Sydney Airport A Qantas Airbus A380 preparing to depart Sydney Airport was sidelined after a passenger boarding bridge collided with its left engine cowling, inflicting structural damage and delaying the flight by 21 hours. The incident underscores ongoing ground operations safety risks as regulators and operators reassess aerobridge protocols.

2025-07-13T03:41:27.716832-07:00

Qantas A380 Damaged by Jetbridge Collision at Sydney Airport

The Points Guy

Inside JFK’s New Terminal One: Accessibility and Design Ahead of 2026 Debut A hardhat tour of JFK’s new Terminal One reveals a facility engineered for accessibility, streamlined passenger flow and modern amenities. Set to open in 2026, it forms a key phase of the airport’s broader multi-billion-dollar redevelopment following updates at LaGuardia and Newark.

2025-07-11T13:17:25.135394-07:00

Inside JFK’s New Terminal One: Accessibility and Design Ahead of 2026 Debut

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