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• Jack Daleo
The FAA has installed a new surface-movement radar system at Newark Liberty International Airport, replacing equipment roughly 30 years old and helping controllers detect aircraft and vehicle movements on the ground. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency is seeking as much as $10 billion for additional aviation infrastructure upgrades.
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VietJetAir plans to begin operating at Western Sydney International Airport in the first quarter of 2027, adding the Vietnamese carrier to the airport’s developing international airline lineup. The announcement establishes a future network commitment but does not specify routes, frequencies or aircraft type.
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The United States is undertaking a broad modernization of its air traffic control system, shifting from legacy rotating radar toward digital surveillance. The transition highlights the infrastructure, technology and operational changes required to improve how aircraft are monitored and managed across the national airspace system.
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The FAA has installed a new surface-movement radar system at Newark Liberty International Airport, replacing equipment roughly 30 years old and helping controllers detect aircraft and vehicle movements on the ground. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency is seeking as much as $10 billion for additional aviation infrastructure upgrades.
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Istanbul Airport surpassed London-Heathrow to become Europe’s busiest airport in July 2026, prompting Heathrow to argue that the case for expansion has never been clearer. The shift highlights the competitive pressure on Europe’s major hubs as airports vie for capacity, connectivity and passenger traffic.
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Joby Aviation will acquire Ohio-based defense technology company Resonant Sciences for approximately $500 million, expanding beyond its commercial eVTOL program. Resonant’s radio-frequency, sensing, mission-system and stealth capabilities will form Joby’s dedicated defense business, which is expected to be established following the deal’s anticipated 2027 closing.
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A Fiat Panda operated by an airport handling company collided with a taxiing Hawker Beechcraft 400A at Milan Linate Airport. No injuries were reported, but two inbound flights diverted as authorities investigated how the vehicle reached the active runway area.
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Aerocivil restricted or suspended operations at seven airports after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, citing inspections of airside, structural and navigation infrastructure. Pereira, Manizales, Quibdó, Armenia, Cartago, Buenaventura and Cali were affected, while Popayán separately closed because of volcanic ash; Clic, Wingo and JetSMART offered passenger remedies.
United Airlines is participating in a planned makeover of Washington Dulles International Airport valued at more than $20 billion. The initiative underscores the carrier’s stake in the airport’s long-term infrastructure, capacity and passenger-experience strategy.
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