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Japan Airlines deploys aircraft-washing robot at Narita, cutting cleaning time 40%

Japan Airlines has introduced a remotely controlled Aerowash AW3 aircraft-cleaning system at Tokyo Narita International Airport. Following a training program, the robot is expected to enter regular service in 2026, with the airline aiming to improve washing efficiency and reduce water consumption.

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Manchester and Stansted owner says hackers demanded ransom in cyber incident

The owner of Manchester Airport and London Stansted Airport said hackers demanded a ransom during a cybersecurity incident. The disclosure highlights the exposure of major airport operators and their connected infrastructure to extortion attempts, although the company did not provide further details on operational impact or the attackers.

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DHL Boeing 737 freighter makes emergency landing after tire fire at LAX

A DHL Boeing 737-800 freighter arriving from Phoenix as flight KFS 1814 caught fire around 11 p.m. local time Wednesday while landing at Los Angeles International Airport. Video showed flames from the right main landing gear as the aircraft came to a stop on the runway.

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FAA seeks to fire two LaGuardia controllers accused of leaving early before fatal Air Canada Express crash

The FAA is moving to dismiss two air-traffic controllers who allegedly left their shifts early before an Air Canada Express aircraft collided with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport in March, according to people familiar with the matter. The collision was fatal.

Wall Street Journal

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FAA moves to fire two LaGuardia controllers who left early before fatal Air Canada collision

The FAA is seeking to dismiss two air traffic controllers who allegedly left LaGuardia before an Air Canada Express aircraft collided with an airport fire truck on March 22, killing both pilots. The controllers are among roughly a dozen employees facing action in a timecard-fraud inquiry.

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NTSB: Marine One crew failed to reach ATC before close encounter with Envoy E-170 at Reagan National

The Marine One crew failed to establish reliable communication with Reagan National’s tower before departing from the Ellipse, contributing to a loss of separation with an Envoy E-170 on Aug. 4, the NTSB said. The FAA has since relocated radio equipment to address coverage problems affecting the departure location.

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Archer targets downtown Los Angeles vertiport by 3Q28 as Wisk breaks ground at Hollister

Archer plans to develop a vertiport in downtown Los Angeles by the third quarter of 2028, while Wisk Aero has begun construction of a facility at California’s Hollister Municipal Airport. Wisk’s vertiport will support piloted and autonomous VTOL flight testing and help advance infrastructure standards.

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Venezuela plans to reopen Caracas International Airport in late 3Q26

Venezuela plans to reopen Caracas International Airport in the late third quarter of 2026, according to Commercial Aviation News. The development would restore access to the country’s primary international gateway, with potential implications for airline schedules, passenger connectivity and airport operations.