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FAA lifts nationwide ground stop after overloaded communications routers disrupt U.S. air traffic

The FAA lifted a nationwide flight-departure halt after a communications failure at air traffic control centers disrupted operations across the country. Officials attributed the outage, which began at 3:36 p.m., to overloaded routers experiencing instability; they said there was no indication of an attack. The shutdown was described as the longest since Sept. 11, 2001.

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FAA proposes expanding KDJT Class C airspace to reduce midair collision risk

The FAA has proposed expanding the vertical limits of the airspace around KDJT and extending Class C coverage over the airport’s main arrival and departure corridors. The change is intended to reduce the risk of midair collisions.

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Grand Rapids airport taxiway extension opens land for aviation businesses

Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has completed a taxiway extension that provides access to additional space for aviation-related businesses, the airport authority said. The project expands the airport’s ability to make land available for aviation development, though no tenants or investment figures were reported.

Bloomberg

Adani Airports seeks another $1 billion from global investors, two months after a similar raise

Adani Group’s airport subsidiary is seeking to raise about 94 billion rupees ($1 billion) from global investors, according to people familiar with the matter. The proposed fundraising follows a similar-sized raise two months ago, underscoring the company’s continued effort to secure capital for its airport business.

Bloomberg

Adani Airport Is Said to Seek Additional $1 Billion Fundraising

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Lebanon’s René Mouawad Air Base to open for commercial flights Dec. 14, 2026

Lebanon plans to begin commercial passenger service at René Mouawad Air Base in Tripoli on Dec. 14, 2026, after trial flights start Nov. 22. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced the schedule, marking the facility’s planned entry into the country’s passenger aviation network.

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Alton Aviation’s Mabel Kwan urges adaptable airport design as Asia-Pacific growth drives infrastructure financing needs

Asia-Pacific is expected to account for more than half of global aviation growth in coming decades, creating a major airport-buildout challenge. Alton Aviation’s Mabel Kwan discusses the cost of that infrastructure and who will finance it, arguing that airports should be designed to adapt as demand and requirements evolve.

FlightGlobal

Gatwick to begin airline talks on northern runway as project enters delivery phase

Gatwick’s board chair said the airport will open discussions with airlines on its northern runway project, which has entered the delivery phase. At Airlines 2026, the chair also pitched Gatwick as a viable alternative to Heathrow.