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Washington Post

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Trump-backed $22.5B Dulles overhaul targets terminal/airfield modernization and removes “people mover” transit

President Donald Trump announced a $22.5 billion renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport, seeking to remake one of the US capital’s main international gateways. The plan would eliminate the airport’s “people movers” and reflect a renewed push to update an infrastructure project the articles say was long delayed by federal ownership.

AINonline

Global aviation industry groups launch joint runway incursion initiative to share risk-assessment tools

A coalition of global aviation industry groups has launched a joint runway incursion initiative aimed at improving runway safety. The program focuses on sharing tools—including risk assessment resources—across participating organizations to strengthen detection, prevention, and mitigation of runway incursions.

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LifeFlight, NPAS and regional operators place new Airbus Leonardo helicopter orders (AW139, H135, H145) for deliveries in 2027-2

LifeFlight has ordered four additional Leonardo AW139 helicopters to expand its rotary-wing services. The UK’s NPAS ordered two more Airbus H135 helicopters, lifting its renewal programme to nine. Separate deals include Davenport Aviation’s Phoenix Police Department H145 order and THC’s eight additional H145 helicopters under a 2024 Airbus framework, with deliveries scheduled for 2027-2028.

FlightGlobal

UK CAA authorizes Heathrow to recover up to £320M third-runway development costs via per-passenger charges starting in 2028

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.

Bloomberg

Vietnam inspectorate recommends expanding graft probe into Long Thanh International Airport’s $16B project, following executive

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.

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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FAA probes Delta close call at Atlanta: TCAS collision-avoidance alerts during aborted landing go-around

Two Delta Air Lines aircraft reportedly came into close proximity at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday evening, with TCAS collision-avoidance alerts triggered in both cockpits during an aborted landing/go-around. One involved flight had already been delayed after a diversion before the go-around. The FAA is investigating the incident.

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Malaysia’s AirBorneo to expand narrowbody fleet to 5 by end-2026

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.

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Cathay Pacific delays resumption of Hong Kong–Dubai and Hong Kong–Riyadh passenger flights to early 4Q26

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.