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• Mateusz Maszczynski
Two Delta Air Lines Boeing 737s reportedly came close in a mid-air near miss at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as air traffic control routed a departing aircraft into the flight path of another jet.
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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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Two Delta Air Lines Boeing 737s reportedly came close in a mid-air near miss at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as air traffic control routed a departing aircraft into the flight path of another jet.
AirBorneo says it will more than double its narrowbody fleet from two to five aircraft by the end of 2026, with additional aircraft scheduled to arrive in October, November and December, CEO Megat Ardian Aminuddin told Channel NewsAsia.
Cathay Pacific has postponed the planned return of passenger service from Hong Kong International to Dubai International and Riyadh, citing a re-escalation of conflict in the Middle East. The carrier now expects to restart the routes in early 4Q26.
Heathrow reported that it retained its position as Europe’s most punctual hub, showing steady progress in the first half of 2026 despite geopolitical headwinds. The operator said performance and service strength continued through the period, underscoring resilience in demand and operations.
Amsterdam Schiphol says it invested a record €801 million in airport quality in the first half of 2026, the highest six-month spending total it has reported. The company frames the increase as supporting accelerated improvements tied to the quieter-aviation trend.
Air New Zealand will begin operating three return services per week to Western Sydney Airport (WSI) starting 26 October, positioning the carrier as the inaugural international airline for the new airport.
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