Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management News

Washington Post

High activity

Trump-backed $22.5B Dulles overhaul targets terminal/airfield modernization and removes “people mover” transit

President Donald Trump announced a $22.5 billion renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport, seeking to remake one of the US capital’s main international gateways. The plan would eliminate the airport’s “people movers” and reflect a renewed push to update an infrastructure project the articles say was long delayed by federal ownership.

FlightGlobal

UK CAA authorizes Heathrow to recover up to £320M third-runway development costs via per-passenger charges starting in 2028

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has approved Heathrow’s plan to claw back costs tied to early work on a proposed third runway by raising per-passenger charges. The measure allows a maximum 15 pence increase in 2028 and then a further doubling in subsequent years, enabling recovery of up to £320 million.

Bloomberg

Vietnam inspectorate recommends expanding graft probe into Long Thanh International Airport’s $16B project, following executive

Vietnam’s Government Inspectorate has recommended further investigation into alleged bidding violations for the Long Thanh International Airport project, expanding an inquiry that has already led to the detention of multiple executives from companies linked to the program. The probe centers on procurement and tender-related compliance concerns tied to the $16 billion project.

Aviation Source

Heathrow maintains Europe’s top punctuality in first half of 2026 amid geopolitical headwinds

Heathrow reported that it retained its position as Europe’s most punctual hub, showing steady progress in the first half of 2026 despite geopolitical headwinds. The operator said performance and service strength continued through the period, underscoring resilience in demand and operations.

Aviation Source

Schiphol reports record €801M investment in airport quality in first half 2026, boosting quieter-aviation upgrades

Amsterdam Schiphol says it invested a record €801 million in airport quality in the first half of 2026, the highest six-month spending total it has reported. The company frames the increase as supporting accelerated improvements tied to the quieter-aviation trend.

politico.eu

Charleroi (Brussels South) airport to pause flights for runway reconstruction in 2028

Charleroi airport plans to halt flights in 2028 for more than two months to complete major reconstruction works on the airport’s only runway. The temporary suspension is intended to enable the hub’s runway remediation work to proceed without operational interference.

AINonline

AOPA and Modern Skies Coalition push Congress for additional funding for ATC modernization, building on last year’s $12.5B appro

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the Modern Skies Coalition are urging Congress to appropriate new funds for air traffic control (ATC) modernization. The ask would build on the $12.5 billion approved last year, aimed at keeping modernization momentum and expanding investment capacity.

Runway Girl

Bluebox unpacks Blueview into Blueview Cloud to deliver connected-jet digital services via IFC

Bluebox is shifting its Blueview software suite to a cloud offering—Blueview Cloud—aimed at improving ROI for connected aircraft. The platform routes an airline’s branded portal and digital services through IFC, positioning in-flight connectivity as a channel for customer-facing applications.