Washington Post
• Liam Scott
The FAA determined that President Donald Trump’s proposed triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery would not pose a hazard to aircraft, but said the structure must include a non-standard eternal flame and floodlights to make it conspicuous to pilots. The agency’s determination is conditional on those safety measures.
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The FAA determined that President Donald Trump’s proposed triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery would not pose a hazard to aircraft, but said the structure must include a non-standard eternal flame and floodlights to make it conspicuous to pilots. The agency’s determination is conditional on those safety measures.
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Delta will operate its largest-ever schedule at Los Angeles International Airport next summer, with new nonstop service to Monterey and Philadelphia and increased frequencies across seven U.S. markets. The airline is also planning an Airbus A350 base at Minneapolis–St. Paul in early 2027.
The UK’s official climate advisers say expanding Heathrow is incompatible with the country’s climate goals unless emissions-reduction technologies materialize. If those technologies fail to emerge, the government may need to manage passenger demand—potentially challenging the airport’s growth case and future capacity planning.
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The Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Army are moving to implement safety recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation into the January 2025 collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
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