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• Kerry Reals
Condor will begin a daily nonstop route between Frankfurt (FRA) and Chicago O’Hare (ORD) starting May 14, 2027 as part of its Summer 2027 schedule. The service will run from FRA and coincide with Condor’s planned move to Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 in Summer 2027.
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Condor will begin a daily nonstop route between Frankfurt (FRA) and Chicago O’Hare (ORD) starting May 14, 2027 as part of its Summer 2027 schedule. The service will run from FRA and coincide with Condor’s planned move to Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 in Summer 2027.
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Unionized WestJet cabin crew represented by CUPE 8125 has issued a 72-hour strike notice as contract talks stall, alleging crew are being forced to work “for free.” WestJet responded with its own 72-hour deadline. A strike could begin as early as Aug. 2 amid rising political and public support for the walkout.
Qantas is backing an expansion plan in Melbourne, Australia, signaling additional capacity and network development from the city. The move underscores airline-led demand growth and the importance of airport and ground infrastructure to handle higher traffic volumes.
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President Donald Trump unveiled a Washington Dulles International Airport modernization plan totaling about $20B to $22.5B, framed as a “long-overdue” renovation. The program would retire the long-criticized “people mover” mobile lounges used between the main terminal and replace the system with a horseshoe train.
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LifeFlight has ordered four additional Leonardo AW139 helicopters to expand rotary-wing capacity. The UK National Police Air Service (NPAS) ordered two more Airbus H135s, bringing its renewal program to nine aircraft. Separately, The Helicopter Company booked eight additional Airbus H145s, and Davenport Aviation announced a Phoenix Police Department H145 order for enhanced operational readiness.
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has approved Heathrow’s plan to claw back costs tied to early work on a proposed third runway by raising per-passenger charges. The measure allows a maximum 15 pence increase in 2028 and then a further doubling in subsequent years, enabling recovery of up to £320 million.
Vietnam’s Government Inspectorate has recommended further investigation into alleged bidding violations for the Long Thanh International Airport project, expanding an inquiry that has already led to the detention of multiple executives from companies linked to the program. The probe centers on procurement and tender-related compliance concerns tied to the $16 billion project.
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