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• Ian Molyneaux
Istanbul Airport surpassed London-Heathrow to become Europe’s busiest airport in July 2026, prompting Heathrow to argue that the case for expansion has never been clearer. The shift highlights the competitive pressure on Europe’s major hubs as airports vie for capacity, connectivity and passenger traffic.
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Istanbul Airport surpassed London-Heathrow to become Europe’s busiest airport in July 2026, prompting Heathrow to argue that the case for expansion has never been clearer. The shift highlights the competitive pressure on Europe’s major hubs as airports vie for capacity, connectivity and passenger traffic.
Joby Aviation plans to acquire Ohio-based Resonant Sciences for approximately $500 million, expanding its decade-long work with U.S. defense and intelligence customers into a dedicated defense business. Joby is also pursuing up to $750 million through an at-the-market equity offering as it funds the transaction and broader growth.
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A Fiat Panda operated by Milan Linate’s handling company collided with a taxiing Hawker Beechcraft 400A private jet on Aug. 10. No injuries were reported, but two inbound flights diverted as authorities investigated how the ground vehicle reached the active runway.
Ryanair plans to end its operations at Niš Airport in Serbia from early fourth quarter 2026, removing the low-cost carrier from the airport’s network. The move will affect Niš’s airline capacity and require passengers, the airport and regional stakeholders to adjust plans.
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Aerocivil restricted or suspended operations at seven airports after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, citing inspections of airside, structural and navigation infrastructure. Pereira, Manizales, Quibdó, Armenia, Cartago, Buenaventura and Cali were affected, while Popayán separately closed because of volcanic ash; Clic, Wingo and JetSMART offered passenger remedies.
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The November 4, 2025 loss of a UPS-operated MD-11 freighter at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport highlights the consequences of an engine separating from the wing during takeoff. The event also revives a decades-old aviation safety lesson about vulnerable single-point failure modes.
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Alaska Airlines Flight 305 returned to the gate at Miami International Airport on Aug. 9 after pilots reported passenger threats during taxi, including an alleged attempt to take control of the aircraft. Air traffic control audio reviewed by CNN indicated emergency protocols were also triggered on another flight.
United Airlines is participating in a planned makeover of Washington Dulles International Airport valued at more than $20 billion. The initiative underscores the carrier’s stake in the airport’s long-term infrastructure, capacity and passenger-experience strategy.
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