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• Grant Boyd
Airports across the United States are preparing for the arrival of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, raising questions about whether existing airport infrastructure and power systems can support the next phase of advanced air mobility.
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Airports across the United States are preparing for the arrival of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, raising questions about whether existing airport infrastructure and power systems can support the next phase of advanced air mobility.
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A go-slow strike by aviation workers, including airport staff and air traffic controllers, entered a second day at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The industrial action delayed and canceled flights, disrupted operations at major Kenyan airports and left hundreds of passengers stranded overnight.
Canada is moving ahead with a C$230 million ($165 million) project to extend Inuvik’s runway by more than 900 meters (3,000 feet). The dual-use airfield, located above the Arctic Circle, is part of Ottawa’s broader effort to strengthen Arctic defense infrastructure.
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The FAA is launching Phase 2 of its BEYOND program and inviting additional participants to help integrate drones into the national airspace system. The initiative will examine operations at airports, in controlled airspace and across borders as drone activity expands.
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Japan Airlines has introduced a remotely operated Aerowash AW3 aircraft-cleaning system at Tokyo Narita, aiming to improve washing efficiency and reduce water consumption. Following a training program, the system is expected to enter regular service in 2026, with reported washing-time savings of 40%.
The owner of Manchester Airport and London Stansted Airport said hackers demanded a ransom during a cybersecurity incident. The disclosure highlights the exposure of major airport operators and their connected infrastructure to extortion attempts, although the company did not provide further details on operational impact or the attackers.
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The Marine One crew failed to establish reliable communication with Reagan National’s tower before departing from the Ellipse, contributing to a loss of separation with an Envoy E-170 on Aug. 4, the NTSB said. The FAA has since relocated radio equipment to address coverage problems affecting the departure location.
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Archer plans to develop a vertiport in downtown Los Angeles by the third quarter of 2028, while Wisk Aero has begun construction of a facility at California’s Hollister Municipal Airport. Wisk’s vertiport will support piloted and autonomous VTOL flight testing and help advance infrastructure standards.
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