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NTSB urges FAA overhaul of wet-runway braking/landing distance classification after runway overruns

The NTSB is pressing the FAA to revise how runway conditions are assessed during heavy rainfall, saying the current wet-runway matrix underestimates landing distances and braking performance. The recommendations come from ongoing investigations into runway overrun risks when aircraft skid or fail to stop as expected on contaminated pavement.

2026-05-26T12:24:19.966150-07:00

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easyJet and Amsterdam Schiphol roll out TaxiBot autonomous electric taxiing on Airbus A320neos to cut emissions, fuel burn and n

2026-05-26T05:32:04.403996-07:00

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Gama Aviation brings a $60m FBO at Sharjah Airport online, strengthening private aviation access to Dubai and the Northern Emira

2026-05-26T09:49:50.298345-07:00

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HKIA Terminal 2 reopens with phased check-in shift for 15 airlines ahead of 2026 summer travel

2026-05-24T20:12:33.791028-07:00

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NTSB urges FAA overhaul of wet-runway braking/landing distance classification after runway overruns The NTSB is pressing the FAA to revise how runway conditions are assessed during heavy rainfall, saying the current wet-runway matrix underestimates landing distances and braking performance. The recommendations come from ongoing investigations into runway overrun risks when aircraft skid or fail to stop as expected on contaminated pavement.

2026-05-26T12:24:19.966150-07:00

NTSB urges FAA overhaul of wet-runway braking/landing distance classification after runway overruns

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Gama Aviation brings a $60m FBO at Sharjah Airport online, strengthening private aviation access to Dubai and the Northern Emira Gama Aviation has made its new fixed-base operator (FBO) facility at Sharjah Airport operational, positioning the airport as an additional gateway for business and charter traffic into Dubai and the Northern Emirates. The $60 million development is designed to support increased ground-handling and premium services for private operators in the region.

2026-05-26T09:49:50.298345-07:00

Gama Aviation brings a $60m FBO at Sharjah Airport online, strengthening private aviation access to Dubai and the Northern Emira

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easyJet and Amsterdam Schiphol roll out TaxiBot autonomous electric taxiing on Airbus A320neos to cut emissions, fuel burn and n Schiphol, working with easyJet and ground-services partner Menzies, has begun trial and initial operations of TaxiBot—autonomous electric tow/taxi for ground movement—using four easyJet Airbus A320neo aircraft at Amsterdam Schiphol. The project targets lower tarmac CO2, reduced fuel burn and noise as part of the airport’s push for fully zero-emission operations by 2030.

2026-05-26T05:32:04.403996-07:00

easyJet and Amsterdam Schiphol roll out TaxiBot autonomous electric taxiing on Airbus A320neos to cut emissions, fuel burn and n

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STILFOLD launches STILPOD: the first software-defined vertiport for advanced air mobility STILFOLD has launched STILPOD, described as the first software-defined vertiport intended to support next-generation air mobility operations. The announcement positions STILFOLD’s vertiport concept as a software-centric approach to how future eVTOL vertiports are designed, operated, and scaled.

2026-05-25T05:45:08.257780-07:00

STILFOLD launches STILPOD: the first software-defined vertiport for advanced air mobility

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HKIA Terminal 2 reopens with phased check-in shift for 15 airlines ahead of 2026 summer travel Hong Kong International Airport has reopened its rebuilt Terminal 2, with 15 airlines relocating check-in operations in phases ahead of the summer travel season. Terminal 2 departure facilities are set to begin operating on 27 May 2026, including AirAsia’s relocation of international check-in from 28 May 2026.

2026-05-24T20:12:33.791028-07:00

HKIA Terminal 2 reopens with phased check-in shift for 15 airlines ahead of 2026 summer travel

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Heathrow third-runway blueprint: expansion pitched to unlock five UK regional routes under an investor-confidence funding framew New economic research says Heathrow’s proposed third runway could generate new connections to five key UK regional airports, while the CAA outlines future regulatory options for how Heathrow should be run. Airlines argue the hub is already too expensive as Heathrow seeks a stable framework to back expansion investment.

2026-05-24T10:05:14.485874-07:00

Heathrow third-runway blueprint: expansion pitched to unlock five UK regional routes under an investor-confidence funding framew

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Buenos Aires Ezeiza runway works disrupt long-haul schedules Runway works at Buenos Aires Ezeiza are disrupting long-haul operations, forcing carriers to rework schedules and capacity in the short term. The disruption underlines how critical runway availability and construction phasing are for maintaining reliable intercontinental flying.

2026-05-21T11:39:22.686824-07:00

Buenos Aires Ezeiza runway works disrupt long-haul schedules

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AutoFlight and Alatau Advance Air Group complete Central Asia’s first ton-class eVTOL demo flight in Kazakhstan, with a planned AutoFlight and Alatau Advance Air Group (AAAG) teamed up for Central Asia’s first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) demonstration in Alatau City, including a first ton-class eVTOL flight. AAAG has already purchased and paid for large-scale aircraft, signing for 50 AutoFlight eVTOLs as Almaty Region vertiport networks are planned.

2026-05-21T08:41:50.870728-07:00

AutoFlight and Alatau Advance Air Group complete Central Asia’s first ton-class eVTOL demo flight in Kazakhstan, with a planned

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NTSB urges FAA overhaul of wet-runway braking/landing distance classification after runway overruns

easyJet and Amsterdam Schiphol roll out TaxiBot autonomous electric taxiing on Airbus A320neos to cut emissions, fuel burn and n

Gama Aviation brings a $60m FBO at Sharjah Airport online, strengthening private aviation access to Dubai and the Northern Emira

HKIA Terminal 2 reopens with phased check-in shift for 15 airlines ahead of 2026 summer travel

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