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Vehicle plows into Detroit Metro McNamara Terminal, slams Delta check‑in; six injured, driver detained

A Mercedes sedan crashed through security barriers and glass entry doors into Detroit Metro Airport’s McNamara Terminal Friday, striking Delta’s departures check‑in area and injuring six people. Bystanders were treated for mostly minor wounds; authorities detained the driver and launched a security response.

2026-01-24T01:29:34.490720-08:00

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Cirium: Snowstorm triggers Saturday spike in U.S. cancellations, hits MEM, DFW and OKC

2026-01-23T21:55:07.212864-08:00

Economic Times

Heathrow ends 100‑ml carry‑on liquids ban after airport‑wide CT scanner rollout

2026-01-23T03:59:55.533638-08:00

Flying Magazine

Modern Skies Coalition endorses transportation appropriations bill to advance airspace modernization

2026-01-23T11:16:26.308434-08:00

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Vehicle plows into Detroit Metro McNamara Terminal, slams Delta check‑in; six injured, driver detained A Mercedes sedan crashed through security barriers and glass entry doors into Detroit Metro Airport’s McNamara Terminal Friday, striking Delta’s departures check‑in area and injuring six people. Bystanders were treated for mostly minor wounds; authorities detained the driver and launched a security response.

2026-01-24T01:29:34.490720-08:00

Vehicle plows into Detroit Metro McNamara Terminal, slams Delta check‑in; six injured, driver detained

Airways Magazine

Cirium: Snowstorm triggers Saturday spike in U.S. cancellations, hits MEM, DFW and OKC Cirium data shows a sharp increase in U.S. flight cancellations on Saturday as a snowstorm focused on Memphis (MEM), Dallas‑Fort Worth (DFW) and Oklahoma City (OKC). Friday operations remained mostly intact nationwide, but the weekend surge concentrated disruption at key regional hubs.

2026-01-23T21:55:07.212864-08:00

Cirium: Snowstorm triggers Saturday spike in U.S. cancellations, hits MEM, DFW and OKC

Flying Magazine

Modern Skies Coalition endorses transportation appropriations bill to advance airspace modernization The Modern Skies Coalition — a group of manufacturers, trade associations and labor unions — has endorsed a transportation appropriations bill in Congress designed to advance airspace modernization. The unified backing signals broad industry support for allocating federal funds to upgrade national airspace systems and related infrastructure.

2026-01-23T11:16:26.308434-08:00

Modern Skies Coalition endorses transportation appropriations bill to advance airspace modernization

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Saudi Arabia reports 122 million visitors in 2025, up 5% — implications for aviation demand Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism said the kingdom received 122 million domestic and international visitors in 2025, a 5% year‑on‑year increase. The rise signals stronger travel flows that will affect airline capacity, airport throughput and infrastructure planning across the country.

2026-01-23T08:14:17.033780-08:00

Saudi Arabia reports 122 million visitors in 2025, up 5% — implications for aviation demand

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House advances digital pilot certificates and military-to-FAA ATC hiring as FAA approves first college under enhanced CTI A House Transportation & Infrastructure panel approved legislation to establish digital pilot certificates and to support transitions of military controllers into FAA air traffic control roles. Separately, the FAA certified the first California college under its enhanced Air Traffic Controller Collegiate Training Initiative, expanding formal recruitment pathways.

2026-01-23T08:04:40.213090-08:00

House advances digital pilot certificates and military-to-FAA ATC hiring as FAA approves first college under enhanced CTI

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Heathrow ends 100‑ml carry‑on liquids ban after airport‑wide CT scanner rollout London Heathrow has lifted the 100‑milliliter carry‑on liquids restriction across all terminals after completing an airport‑wide rollout of CT baggage scanners. The change, effective January 2026, is intended to boost security throughput and streamline connections — and sets a practical precedent for other regulators.

2026-01-23T03:59:55.533638-08:00

Heathrow ends 100‑ml carry‑on liquids ban after airport‑wide CT scanner rollout

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Russia won’t compensate airlines for airport closures caused by drones The Russian government says it will not compensate airlines for financial or operational losses when airports are closed due to drone attacks. The decision leaves carriers responsible for costs stemming from cancellations, diversions and grounded flights after such disruptions.

2026-01-23T02:15:13.198037-08:00

Russia won’t compensate airlines for airport closures caused by drones

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Lufthansa Group tweaks London slot allocations ahead of summer schedule Lufthansa Group has adjusted London slot allocations ahead of its summer schedule, reassigning capacity across its carrier brands at the UK's key airports. The tactical change prepares the group to finalise seasonal flying and optimise feed into its hub network for peak demand.

2026-01-23T01:14:46.059400-08:00

Lufthansa Group tweaks London slot allocations ahead of summer schedule

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Vehicle plows into Detroit Metro McNamara Terminal, slams Delta check‑in; six injured, driver detained

Cirium: Snowstorm triggers Saturday spike in U.S. cancellations, hits MEM, DFW and OKC

Heathrow ends 100‑ml carry‑on liquids ban after airport‑wide CT scanner rollout

Modern Skies Coalition endorses transportation appropriations bill to advance airspace modernization

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