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Leipzig/Halle suspends flights after explosive drone is found near Ukrainian An-124 and DHL jet hits unidentified object

Leipzig/Halle Airport temporarily halted operations after German authorities found a drone carrying an explosive device near a Ukrainian An-124. Separately, a DHL cargo aircraft struck an unidentified object while operating near the airport and made a precautionary landing at Hannover, prompting a major security investigation.

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Wizz Air to open new Kosovo base at Prishtina in November 2026

Wizz Air will establish a new base at Prishtina International Airport from November 2026, extending its regional footprint and supporting the airline’s long-term growth strategy in Kosovo. The move is expected to strengthen connectivity from the country as the base becomes operational.

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FAA investigates Marine One airspace incident involving a commercial aircraft near Reagan National

The FAA is investigating a safety incident in Washington involving Marine One, the military helicopter carrying President Donald Trump, and another aircraft. The helicopter reportedly came closer than permitted to a commercial flight near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport before commercial operations were halted.

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FAA investigates Marine One departure near Reagan National Airport amid commercial traffic

The FAA is investigating an air-traffic safety incident involving President Donald Trump’s Marine One helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The helicopter departed the White House while commercial flights were operating at the airport, apparently without the required halt to traffic, prompting an aviation-authority review.

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Flying Magazine

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Unauthorized Drones Disrupt Spokane-Area Wildfire Response, Trigger Fairchild AFB Evacuations

Unauthorized drone flights in the Spokane, Washington, area disrupted aerial firefighting operations as wildfires spread, while evacuations began at Fairchild Air Force Base. The incident highlights the operational and safety risks posed by unmanned aircraft near emergency-response activity and active airports.

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FAA awards $870 million for airport infrastructure, safety and passenger upgrades

The FAA is awarding $870 million for airport improvements, with funding directed toward infrastructure upgrades, safety enhancements and more family-friendly features. The grants underscore continued federal investment in airport facilities and passenger-facing infrastructure, though the announcement provides no further breakdown of recipients or individual project amounts.

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UK CAA allows Heathrow to charge airlines and travelers for third-runway investment

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has authorized Heathrow Airport Limited to recover the early-stage costs of its proposed third runway through additional charges to airlines and travelers. The decision establishes a regulatory mechanism for funding the project before construction and broader expansion decisions are finalized.

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