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DOT and FAA pick eight teams — including Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby — for nationwide eVTOL integration pilots

The U.S. Department of Transportation and FAA selected eight state and local proposals for the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), partnering with manufacturers such as Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby. Limited cargo and passenger eVTOL operations under these pilots are expected to begin by summer 2026.

2026-03-09T13:23:57.755497-07:00

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Canada to open US CBP pre-clearance at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on 10 March 2026

2026-03-09T15:33:47.750556-07:00

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South Africa to invest US$682M to upgrade arrivals and departures at Cape Town International

2026-03-09T10:03:34.867075-07:00

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IAG earnings spotlight as British Airways signals Gatwick strategy shift

2026-03-09T03:53:30.386653-07:00

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Canada to open US CBP pre-clearance at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on 10 March 2026 Transport Canada and Ottawa confirmed a US Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance facility will open at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on 10 March 2026 in partnership with US CBP. Contractors Pomerleau and Alstef Canada were selected; a York Aviation study projected a CAD5.3 billion economic benefit.

2026-03-09T15:33:47.750556-07:00

Canada to open US CBP pre-clearance at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on 10 March 2026

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DOT and FAA pick eight teams — including Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby — for nationwide eVTOL integration pilots The U.S. Department of Transportation and FAA selected eight state and local proposals for the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), partnering with manufacturers such as Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby. Limited cargo and passenger eVTOL operations under these pilots are expected to begin by summer 2026.

2026-03-09T13:23:57.755497-07:00

DOT and FAA pick eight teams — including Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby — for nationwide eVTOL integration pilots

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Archer, with partners in Florida, New York and Texas, joins White House air‑taxi pilot program to prepare for early Midnight ops in H2 2026

2026-03-09T13:23:56.802157-07:00

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Falcon Field seeks $2.6M via landing fees, threatening flight schools and pilot training Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona is proposing a landing‑fee package to raise $2.6 million for airport self‑sufficiency. The plan would impose new charges on flight schools and student pilots, potentially increasing training costs and imperilling flight‑training capacity at a key general aviation hub.

2026-03-09T10:33:10.365739-07:00

Falcon Field seeks $2.6M via landing fees, threatening flight schools and pilot training

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South Africa to invest US$682M to upgrade arrivals and departures at Cape Town International South Africa will invest US$682 million to upgrade the arrivals and departures terminals at Cape Town International Airport, the government announced. The project targets modernized passenger flows, increased capacity and terminal refurbishment across a multi‑year construction programme.

2026-03-09T10:03:34.867075-07:00

South Africa to invest US$682M to upgrade arrivals and departures at Cape Town International

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IAG earnings spotlight as British Airways signals Gatwick strategy shift IAG’s robust earnings underline the group’s financial firepower as British Airways prepares a strategic shift at London Gatwick, reallocating long‑haul capacity and reshaping slot and fleet deployment. Together, the developments point to a material reconfiguration of BA’s UK hub strategy and network economics.

2026-03-09T03:53:30.386653-07:00

IAG earnings spotlight as British Airways signals Gatwick strategy shift

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Qatari airspace closure halts scheduled services; carriers reposition while Jazeera shifts Kuwait operations to Saudi Qatar Airways suspended scheduled operations after Qatari airspace closed, restarting limited flights from Doha on March 7. Regional carriers are repositioning and rerouting operations — Jazeera Airways will operate from a Saudi airport after losing its Kuwait base, while SriLankan has resumed Riyadh and Dubai services.

2026-03-09T00:54:00.448479-07:00

Qatari airspace closure halts scheduled services; carriers reposition while Jazeera shifts Kuwait operations to Saudi

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Partial DHS shutdown and spring-break crowds leave TSA lines up to 3.5 hours at major US airports A partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown has left TSA screeners working unpaid and some failing to show up, producing security wait times as long as 3–3.5 hours at busy hubs including Houston and New Orleans. Travelers are being urged to arrive three to four hours early.

2026-03-08T12:32:20.412774-07:00

Partial DHS shutdown and spring-break crowds leave TSA lines up to 3.5 hours at major US airports

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DOT and FAA pick eight teams — including Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby — for nationwide eVTOL integration pilots

Canada to open US CBP pre-clearance at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on 10 March 2026

South Africa to invest US$682M to upgrade arrivals and departures at Cape Town International

IAG earnings spotlight as British Airways signals Gatwick strategy shift

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