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Bloomberg • Allyson Versprille

FAA Probes 90-Second ATC Communications Outage at Denver International

FAA is investigating a Monday incident at Denver International Airport in which primary air traffic control communication lines failed for about 90 seconds, forcing controllers to switch to emergency backup frequencies. Radar remained online throughout the outage, and controllers maintained contact with all flights without interruption.

2025-05-15T10:26:52.616655-07:00

Reuters

FAA to Propose Flight Caps at Newark Liberty as Congestion Mounts

2025-05-14T05:39:15.822692-07:00

Associated Press

Newark Liberty Controllers Blinded Again by 90-Second Radar and Comms Outage

2025-05-09T09:07:08.947806-07:00

Associated Press

Duffy Orders Flight Cuts at Newark Liberty Following ATC Delays and Equipment Failures

2025-05-11T06:27:28.033574-07:00

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Flightradar24

How SIDs and STARs Streamline Traffic at Busy Airports Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs) and Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STARs) set predefined flight paths for aircraft leaving and arriving at major airfields. By standardizing lateral and vertical profiles, these procedures optimize runway throughput, reduce controller workload and enhance safety in high-density airspace.

2025-05-16T07:49:29.581531-07:00

How SIDs and STARs Streamline Traffic at Busy Airports

The Independent

British Airways hit with £3.2 million fine after two serious baggage handler injuries at Heathrow British Airways has been ordered to pay £3.2 million after unsafe baggage loading platforms and guard rail failures at London Heathrow led to two serious handler injuries – one suffered a broken back and another a brain bleed.

2025-05-15T22:20:28.201576-07:00

British Airways hit with £3.2 million fine after two serious baggage handler injuries at Heathrow

futuretravelexperience.com

Alaska Airlines outlines next-gen gate experience vision at FTE Summit At the FTE World Innovation Summit, Alaska Airlines Director of Innovation Bernadette Berger unveiled a comprehensive vision for next-generation airport gate areas, featuring digital integrations, modular layouts and streamlined boarding processes designed to enhance operational efficiency, boost retail and lounge synergies and elevate passenger comfort.

2025-05-15T20:41:11.589413-07:00

Alaska Airlines outlines next-gen gate experience vision at FTE Summit

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Madrid-Barajas to Restrict Terminal Access Without Boarding Pass Amid Homelessness Surge Spain’s airport authority will begin limiting access to Barajas–Madrid’s main airport to travelers holding boarding passes during peak periods as a preventive measure against a growing number of homeless individuals camping in terminal buildings. The move responds to escalating security and hygiene concerns that have intensified over recent months.

2025-05-15T11:46:33.986592-07:00

Madrid-Barajas to Restrict Terminal Access Without Boarding Pass Amid Homelessness Surge

CBS News

FAA Taps eBay Parts and 3D Printing to Keep Decades-Old ATC Systems Running The FAA, facing vital ATC systems up to 40 years old in places, has begun sourcing legacy parts on eBay and using 3D printing to fabricate critical replacement components. These interim fixes seek to keep radar, communications and automation systems operational as a comprehensive infrastructure overhaul awaits funding.

2025-05-15T11:46:18.557046-07:00

FAA Taps eBay Parts and 3D Printing to Keep Decades-Old ATC Systems Running

Runway Girl

John Thomas Sets Operation Plan for Hydrogen-Turboprops at Pittsburgh International Industry veteran John Thomas has unveiled a strategic plan to operate hydrogen-powered turboprops at Pittsburgh International Airport. His proposal details partnerships for refuelling infrastructure, maintenance workflows and a phased fleet deployment, targeting zero-emission regional operations by late 2026.

2025-05-15T11:06:10.441085-07:00

John Thomas Sets Operation Plan for Hydrogen-Turboprops at Pittsburgh International

Bloomberg

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FAA Probes 90-Second ATC Communications Outage at Denver International FAA is investigating a Monday incident at Denver International Airport in which primary air traffic control communication lines failed for about 90 seconds, forcing controllers to switch to emergency backup frequencies. Radar remained online throughout the outage, and controllers maintained contact with all flights without interruption.

2025-05-15T10:26:52.616655-07:00

FAA Probes 90-Second ATC Communications Outage at Denver International

politico.eu

Internal UK Docs Show Heathrow Third Runway Could Add 2.4 Million Tonnes of CO2 Annually Internal government documents obtained by POLITICO reveal that London Heathrow’s proposed third runway could boost the airport’s annual CO2 emissions by as much as 2.4 million tonnes, intensifying scrutiny over environmental and regulatory hurdles as expansion plans advance.

2025-05-14T20:02:34.317140-07:00

Internal UK Docs Show Heathrow Third Runway Could Add 2.4 Million Tonnes of CO2 Annually

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