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The FAA’s eVTOL pilot program is taking shape across the United States, with business aviation and general aviation airports serving as test sites for advanced air mobility. The effort puts airport infrastructure and operations at the center of early efforts to demonstrate how eVTOL aircraft could fit into the aviation system.
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The FAA’s eVTOL pilot program is taking shape across the United States, with business aviation and general aviation airports serving as test sites for advanced air mobility. The effort puts airport infrastructure and operations at the center of early efforts to demonstrate how eVTOL aircraft could fit into the aviation system.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation has immediately rescinded an October 2025 order that blocked 13 current or planned routes by Aeroméxico, Volaris and Viva from Mexico City International and Felipe Ángeles International airports. Mexican carriers can again propose new U.S. services, but must continue submitting schedules for approval.
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Chancellor John Healey has backed plans for a third runway at Heathrow, according to the report, putting him at odds with Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The support revives a major airport-capacity proposal as a point of contention within the UK government.
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The Federal Aviation Administration and the union representing U.S. air traffic controllers reached an agreement providing thousands of workers a 2.8% pay increase retroactive to Jan. 1. The deal links the raise to workforce changes and new work requirements that the FAA says will improve efficiency.
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A report summary seen by Reuters says Lebanon’s main airport lacks valid certification from the United Nations aviation agency. The finding creates a regulatory obstacle to US President Donald Trump’s move to revive direct flights between the United States and Beirut.
A fault in the data-transmission network supporting Italy’s air-traffic control services cut capacity to 50% on Oct. 16, 2026, and led to 192 flight cancellations. ENAV said the problem was resolved Friday, after major disruption across the country.
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The FAA is negotiating a potential ownership stake in Air Space Intelligence, developer of the Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes and Trajectories (SMART) system, according to reports. The agency’s use of AI, alongside air traffic controller staffing shortages, has prompted House Democrats to raise safety concerns and seek an oversight review.
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