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A chartered Falcon 50 carrying actor Donnie Wahlberg and seven others struck an airport perimeter fence after an aborted takeoff in Las Vegas. The pilots avoided construction equipment, and Wahlberg said everyone aboard was safe; the incident prompted renewed attention to runway overrun risks during rejected takeoffs.
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The FAA has proposed special operating rules around Palm Beach airport after the U.S. Secret Service requested changes. The available report does not specify the proposed measures or their operational scope, leaving the impact on airport and airspace users unclear.
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A chartered Falcon 50 carrying actor Donnie Wahlberg and seven others struck an airport perimeter fence after an aborted takeoff in Las Vegas. The pilots avoided construction equipment, and Wahlberg said everyone aboard was safe; the incident prompted renewed attention to runway overrun risks during rejected takeoffs.
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Archer Aviation says its Midnight aircraft has completed a series of piloted flights around San Francisco Bay, ending the Northern California leg of its “No Roads” demonstration tour. The prototype is headed to Los Angeles for further demonstrations and operations tied to the 2028 Olympic Games, including the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program.
A vehicle drove through the perimeter fence at Leipzig/Halle Airport and entered the airside area, prompting a police search that initially found no one. Two suspected individuals later contacted police; one described the incident as an accident, while investigators are examining an additional alleged offense.
Larsen & Toubro has begun initial activities on Uzbekistan’s New Tashkent International Airport, a $2.5 billion project being developed through a public-private partnership. The airport is targeted to begin operations in 2030.
The family of a man killed after being pulled into the engine of a Delta Air Lines aircraft at Salt Lake City International Airport on New Year’s Day 2024 lost its lawsuit against the city. The suit alleged Salt Lake City failed to do enough to prevent his death.
After decades of delays, protests and funding shortfalls, Sydney’s second airport has opened. The A$5.6 billion (US$4 billion) facility begins operations with barely any flights, raising questions about its commercial prospects.
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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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