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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Congress Approves $12.5B FAA ATC Modernization Funding

The US Congress has passed a sweeping spending and tax bill providing $12.5 billion to the FAA for a comprehensive overhaul of the national air traffic control infrastructure. Funding covers telecom upgrades, radar replacement, a new route traffic control center and NextGen system implementations.

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

Aviation24

France orders airlines to slash up to 40% of Paris flights ahead of ATC strike

2025-07-02T01:58:57.024614-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Delta Grounds 100 Jets at Atlanta Hub for Hail Damage Inspections

2025-06-29T01:46:09.316016-07:00

Axios

Qatar Temporarily Closes Airspace Amid Iran Retaliation Fears

2025-06-23T09:15:46.665889-07:00

Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management News Timeline

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Congress Approves $12.5B FAA ATC Modernization Funding The US Congress has passed a sweeping spending and tax bill providing $12.5 billion to the FAA for a comprehensive overhaul of the national air traffic control infrastructure. Funding covers telecom upgrades, radar replacement, a new route traffic control center and NextGen system implementations.

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

Congress Approves $12.5B FAA ATC Modernization Funding

post-gazette.com

Pittsburgh International Invites Volunteers to Stress-Test $1.7B Terminal Ahead of Opening Pittsburgh International Airport is recruiting volunteers to walk through its new $1.7 billion terminal prior to its public debut, aiming to evaluate passenger flows, security checkpoints and baggage systems under real-world conditions. The dry run will pinpoint operational snags and user-experience issues before commercial service begins.

2025-07-03T15:49:29.778336-07:00

Pittsburgh International Invites Volunteers to Stress-Test $1.7B Terminal Ahead of Opening

CBC

Air Canada Pilot Urges Passengers to Lobby MPs as Controller Shortages Fuel Delays An Air Canada captain on a recent domestic flight criticized persistent air traffic controller shortages at Canada’s airports, encouraging passengers to write to their MPs to demand action. The rare on-board plea underscores growing operational pressures on NAV CANADA amid rising delays.

2025-07-03T09:40:17.978339-07:00

Air Canada Pilot Urges Passengers to Lobby MPs as Controller Shortages Fuel Delays

Aviation Week

Nashville Wraps Concourse D Extension, Sets Stage for Concourse A Rebuild in $3 B Terminal Overhaul Nashville International Airport has completed the extension of Concourse D, the first major deliverable in its $3 billion terminal modernization program. The project paves the way for a full rebuild of Concourse A, designed to expand capacity, upgrade passenger amenities and streamline operations.

2025-07-03T08:11:45.413274-07:00

Nashville Wraps Concourse D Extension, Sets Stage for Concourse A Rebuild in $3 B Terminal Overhaul

GeekWire

United launches TSA PreCheck Touchless ID facial recognition at 10 US airports, starting in Seattle United Airlines has launched TSA PreCheck Touchless ID biometric checkpoints at 10 US airports, beginning at Seattle-Tacoma International. Participating travelers can now use facial recognition to verify identity with digital or physical IDs, aiming to speed security screening and improve passenger flow.

2025-07-02T22:15:56.090196-07:00

United launches TSA PreCheck Touchless ID facial recognition at 10 US airports, starting in Seattle

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France orders airlines to slash up to 40% of Paris flights ahead of ATC strike The French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) has instructed airlines to cut up to 40% of flights at Paris airports on July 4 as air traffic controllers nationwide stage a strike from July 3–4. The action is expected to trigger significant delays and cancellations across France’s airports.

2025-07-02T01:58:57.024614-07:00

France orders airlines to slash up to 40% of Paris flights ahead of ATC strike

sfstandard.com

Oakland International Airport rebrands as Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport after failed SF shuffle Oakland International Airport announced it will rename itself Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, abandoning an earlier plan to call itself San Francisco Bay Oakland International after backlash. The move seeks to boost its brand by highlighting its Bay Area location without misleading travelers about serving San Francisco proper.

2025-06-30T19:24:27.183378-07:00

Oakland International Airport rebrands as Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport after failed SF shuffle

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Finnair Cancels 100 Flights on July 2 as IAU Strike Hits Helsinki Airport Finnair will cancel approximately 100 flights on July 2 following ground staff strikes by the Finnish Aviation Union at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. About 7,000 passengers will be affected, with the carrier offering rebooking and refunds, while further walkouts are scheduled on July 4, 7, 16, 18, 21 and 23.

2025-06-30T05:43:02.501825-07:00

Finnair Cancels 100 Flights on July 2 as IAU Strike Hits Helsinki Airport

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