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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 U.S. Department of Transportation lifted restrictions that had prevented Mexican airlines from launching new flights to the United States from Mexico City’s two international airports. Washington had canceled 13 routes amid a dispute over the bilateral air transport agreement and the relocation of U.S. cargo flights to AIFA.
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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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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.
Key Lime Air has signed a new lease in Denver following a dispute, according to ch-aviation. The available report does not specify the leased property, the terms of the agreement or how the dispute was resolved, limiting what can be concluded about the deal’s operational or financial impact.
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Ukraine is testing an experimental interceptor drone as Russian forces expand the use of jet-powered attack drones capable of flying at up to 600 km/h. Separate reporting describes Russia rapidly completing a large drone launch base, while Belgium has pledged 10 F-16s to Ukraine, which officials say can help strike the new threat.
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An overnight failure in the data transmission network supporting air traffic control across Italy forced ENAV to halve traffic capacity. A satellite backup network raised capacity to 75% by midday, but cancellations at Rome Fiumicino and delays of up to four hours at Lamezia Terme persisted; ENAV ruled out a cyberattack.
Scheduled air service has resumed at Gulmi in Nepal after a four-month suspension. The available report provides no further details on the carrier, routes or frequency.
Lufthansa has told crews to carry extra fuel into Frankfurt as jet-fuel supply tightens at the German hub. Switzerland is releasing fuel reserves to avert a shortage at Zurich Airport, highlighting supply pressure at two major European airports and the operational measures being taken to keep flights fueled.
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