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• Len Varley
Summer demand pushed several European gateways to historic highs in July 2026: Istanbul handled 8.15 million passengers, surpassing Heathrow’s 7.9 million, while Dublin reached 3.84 million, Stansted 3.1 million and Heathrow recorded its busiest day of the year with 267,000 travelers.
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Summer demand pushed several European gateways to historic highs in July 2026: Istanbul handled 8.15 million passengers, surpassing Heathrow’s 7.9 million, while Dublin reached 3.84 million, Stansted 3.1 million and Heathrow recorded its busiest day of the year with 267,000 travelers.
VietJetAir plans to begin operating at Western Sydney International Airport in the first quarter of 2027, adding the Vietnamese carrier to the airport’s developing international airline lineup. The announcement establishes a future network commitment but does not specify routes, frequencies or aircraft type.
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The FAA is installing new surface-movement radar at Newark Liberty International Airport as part of a $30 million plan to replace air traffic control systems that are roughly 30 years old. The technology is intended to help controllers monitor airport movements and prevent runway incidents, while transportation officials seek as much as $10 billion for broader upgrades.
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Delta Air Lines plans to resume service at Tokyo Narita, returning to the airport after a seven-year absence. The move signals a change in the carrier’s Tokyo airport strategy and adds another development to the competitive Japan-U.S. market.
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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.
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Joby Aviation will acquire Ohio-based defense technology company Resonant Sciences for approximately $500 million, expanding beyond its commercial eVTOL program. Resonant’s radio-frequency, sensing, mission-system and stealth capabilities will form Joby’s dedicated defense business, which is expected to be established following the deal’s anticipated 2027 closing.
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