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Heathrow says 2025 flight emissions 7% below 2019, points to SAF progress to bolster third‑runway case

Heathrow's 2025 sustainability report shows flight carbon emissions were 7% below 2019 levels. The airport attributes the reduction to progress on sustainable aviation fuel and other measures, using the results to reinforce its argument that a proposed third runway can align with net‑zero goals.

2026-03-06T09:53:30.508665-08:00

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Jazeera resumes Umrah charters, reroutes flights around closed Kuwait airspace amid Iran war

2026-03-06T08:02:47.516520-08:00

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Business aviation: Is the industry resilient enough for a Gulf conflict with Iran?

2026-03-06T06:58:53.617083-08:00

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Portugal issues Europe’s first space‑vehicle re‑entry license for Azores spaceport

2026-03-06T07:29:00.716226-08:00

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Heathrow says 2025 flight emissions 7% below 2019, points to SAF progress to bolster third‑runway case Heathrow's 2025 sustainability report shows flight carbon emissions were 7% below 2019 levels. The airport attributes the reduction to progress on sustainable aviation fuel and other measures, using the results to reinforce its argument that a proposed third runway can align with net‑zero goals.

2026-03-06T09:53:30.508665-08:00

Heathrow says 2025 flight emissions 7% below 2019, points to SAF progress to bolster third‑runway case

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Jazeera resumes Umrah charters, reroutes flights around closed Kuwait airspace amid Iran war Jazeera Airways has restarted Umrah charter services to Saudi Arabia by rerouting flights to avoid Kuwait’s closed airspace, which remains shut amid the ongoing war in Iran. The carrier is operating direct charters into Saudi airports while avoiding Kuwaiti overflight to maintain pilgrim connectivity despite regional restrictions.

2026-03-06T08:02:47.516520-08:00

Jazeera resumes Umrah charters, reroutes flights around closed Kuwait airspace amid Iran war

AeroTime

Portugal issues Europe’s first space‑vehicle re‑entry license for Azores spaceport Portugal has issued Europe’s first licence for a space‑vehicle re‑entry at the Azores Spaceport, authorising return and recovery operations for a spacecraft. The permit establishes the first national regulatory approval in Europe for re‑entry activity at a commercial spaceport.

2026-03-06T07:29:00.716226-08:00

Portugal issues Europe’s first space‑vehicle re‑entry license for Azores spaceport

AINonline

Business aviation: Is the industry resilient enough for a Gulf conflict with Iran? Security experts warn a military conflict with Iran would sharply test business aviation’s resilience in the Gulf, threatening airspace access, routings, crew and passenger safety, and prompting flight suspensions or costly long‑range diversions that could drive surge demand for private charters.

2026-03-06T06:58:53.617083-08:00

Business aviation: Is the industry resilient enough for a Gulf conflict with Iran?

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Joby partners with San Jose Sharks to explore vertiport near SAP Center Joby Aviation has partnered with NHL team San Jose Sharks to explore developing a vertiport near the SAP Center. The collaboration will evaluate siting, access and integration opportunities for Joby's eVTOL operations adjacent to a major urban sports venue, targeting event and city-center connectivity.

2026-03-06T02:19:30.800072-08:00

Joby partners with San Jose Sharks to explore vertiport near SAP Center

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Skyports demonstrates Vertiport Automation during SkyDrive eVTOL demo flights in Tokyo Skyports Infrastructure revealed new details after supporting SkyDrive's eVTOL demonstration flights in Tokyo, showcasing its Vertiport Automation system in live operations. Skyports said the trial produced operational data and insights to validate automated vertiport functions for Advanced Air Mobility deployments.

2026-03-06T02:19:30.178600-08:00

Skyports demonstrates Vertiport Automation during SkyDrive eVTOL demo flights in Tokyo

AeroTime

Vienna Airport to push terminal investment after Wizz Air and Ryanair exits Vienna Airport CEO Julian Jäger unveiled an investment-led growth plan, including a new terminal project, aimed at sustaining passenger volumes and commercial revenue after Wizz Air and Ryanair exited the airport. The strategy focuses on infrastructure upgrades and airline recruitment to restore capacity and competitiveness.

2026-03-05T23:52:39.533280-08:00

Vienna Airport to push terminal investment after Wizz Air and Ryanair exits

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Bangkok: Asia’s Front‑Row Testbed for Travel Strategy Asia is where travel strategy is being tested in real time, and Bangkok offers a front‑row seat to the decisions shaping the industry’s next phase. It highlights the commercial and policy choices that will set the trajectory for airlines, airports and regional travel growth.

2026-03-05T20:56:54.945679-08:00

Bangkok: Asia’s Front‑Row Testbed for Travel Strategy

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Heathrow says 2025 flight emissions 7% below 2019, points to SAF progress to bolster third‑runway case

Jazeera resumes Umrah charters, reroutes flights around closed Kuwait airspace amid Iran war

Business aviation: Is the industry resilient enough for a Gulf conflict with Iran?

Portugal issues Europe’s first space‑vehicle re‑entry license for Azores spaceport

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