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Mobile lounge strikes Concourse D dock at Washington Dulles; 18 hospitalized

A mobile lounge transporting passengers struck the Concourse D dock at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Monday afternoon, sending 18 people to nearby hospitals and triggering an emergency response. Airport officials said the incident occurred on the concourse dock; they have not yet released details on the injuries or cause.

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Trump orders U.S. air traffic controllers to return, promises $10,000 bonus and threatens pay cuts as cancellations surge

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FlightGlobal

Melbourne runway excursions: Malaysia Airlines A330 and Bamboo Airways 787 missed temporary runway shortening during night departures

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Unmanned Airspace

Eve and Revo deploy Vector UAM traffic management at 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix

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Skift

Apple launches Digital ID to store passports in iPhone Wallet Apple's new Digital ID lets users securely store passport information in the iPhone Wallet. It won't replace physical passports at launch, but the feature signals how device-based, tokenized identity could reshape check‑in, boarding and border control workflows if adopted by airlines, airports and regulators.

2025-11-12T14:36:41.512894-08:00

Apple launches Digital ID to store passports in iPhone Wallet

Skift

Statistics Canada: Canadians reduce trips to the U.S. even as inbound travel to Canada surges Statistics Canada data released Wednesday show Canadians are taking significantly fewer trips to the United States even as inbound travel to Canada surges, altering cross‑border passenger flows. The divergence strains U.S.-bound demand from Canada and creates revenue and capacity planning challenges for carriers and airports.

2025-11-12T08:51:43.751051-08:00

Statistics Canada: Canadians reduce trips to the U.S. even as inbound travel to Canada surges

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Intense solar flare and fast CME observed — ESA warns of potential impacts to satellites, GNSS, HF comms and aviation

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Intense solar flare and fast C

Corporate Jet Investor

Signature Aviation opens 15,700 sq ft FBO terminal at Palm Beach International (PBI North) Signature Aviation has opened a newly constructed 15,700 sq ft fixed-base operator terminal at Palm Beach International Airport’s PBI North, a busy South Florida private-aviation gateway. The facility prioritizes space, speed and sustainability, expanding Signature’s footprint and services at the airport.

2025-11-12T06:44:49.378526-08:00

Signature Aviation opens 15,700 sq ft FBO terminal at Palm Beach International (PBI North)

Universe Today

Researchers publish near‑1 km "digital twin" of Earth, merging weather forecasting and climate models A team led by Daniel Klocke at the Max Planck Institute published an arXiv pre‑print describing an almost 1‑kilometre resolution Earth “digital twin” that combines weather forecasting with climate modelling — a milestone the climate modelling community has called its “holy grail.”

2025-11-11T10:47:26.468805-08:00

Researchers publish near‑1 km "digital twin" of Earth, merging weather forecasting and climate models

AINonline

Jet Aviation opens 12th U.S. FBO at Miami–Opa Locka; initial operations under way Jet Aviation has launched initial operations at its 12th U.S. FBO at Miami–Opa Locka Executive Airport, expanding its full‑service, sustainability‑focused business aviation network in South Florida. The company said final fit‑out will continue and the facility is expected to be completed early next year.

2025-11-11T10:10:09.832872-08:00

Jet Aviation opens 12th U.S. FBO at Miami–Opa Locka; initial operations under way

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Mobile lounge strikes Concourse D dock at Washington Dulles; 18 hospitalized A mobile lounge transporting passengers struck the Concourse D dock at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Monday afternoon, sending 18 people to nearby hospitals and triggering an emergency response. Airport officials said the incident occurred on the concourse dock; they have not yet released details on the injuries or cause.

2025-11-11T08:05:10.953646-08:00

Mobile lounge strikes Concourse D dock at Washington Dulles; 18 hospitalized

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Innsbruck to cut airport fees 75% for Austrian Airlines, cites possible state aid and competitive fallout Innsbruck will cut airport charges for Austrian Airlines by 75%, offering a targeted discount intended to bolster regional air links and tourism. The move, paired with discussions of possible state aid, raises competitive and regulatory questions for other carriers and nearby airports.

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Innsbruck to cut airport fees 75% for Austrian Airlines, cites possible state aid and competitive fallout

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