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North Shore Aviation began operations at KUGN this month and is making its debut at NBAA-BACE. The move brings the airport-operated FBO into the business aviation industry’s major trade gathering as it starts service at the airport.
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North Shore Aviation began operations at KUGN this month and is making its debut at NBAA-BACE. The move brings the airport-operated FBO into the business aviation industry’s major trade gathering as it starts service at the airport.
Ryanair is again calling on the Irish government to abolish Dublin Airport’s annual 32 million-passenger limit, after an Oct. 15, 2026, Court of Justice of the European Union ruling confirmed that legally binding planning restrictions can be considered when allocating airport slots.
Local authorities in the UK intend to acquire the closed Doncaster Sheffield airport from its current owner as part of efforts to reopen the facility. Freight services could begin in autumn 2027, but only if regulatory and operational requirements are met.
An agreement between the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, Doncaster Council and Peel Land to bring land at Doncaster Sheffield Airport into public ownership has been approved. The move is another step toward reopening the airport, though no reopening date or operational details were provided.
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 Dassault Falcon 50 carrying eight people, including actor Donnie Wahlberg, overran the runway at Harry Reid International Airport on Oct. 18 after an aborted takeoff, striking a perimeter fence. Everyone aboard was safe, and the incident prompted a temporary ground stop at the Las Vegas airport.
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Archer Aviation says its Midnight prototype has completed piloted flights around San Francisco Bay, closing the Northern California phase of its “No Roads” demonstration tour. The aircraft is heading to Los Angeles for further demonstrations and operations tied to the 2028 Olympic Games, including the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program.
A vehicle broke through the perimeter fence at Leipzig/Halle Airport late Saturday, entering the airside area and triggering a major police response. Officers searched the airport overnight and into Sunday without initially finding anyone; two suspected individuals later contacted police, with one describing the breach as an accident. Investigators are examining the incident and an additional alleged offense.
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