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Phoenix Sky Harbor plans new terminal as growth accelerates

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is planning a new terminal for American Airlines as passenger and airline activity continues to expand across the rapidly growing Phoenix market. The project signals further investment in airport capacity to accommodate sustained demand at one of the U.S. Southwest’s largest gateways.

Associated Press

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Two pilots killed when firefighting helicopter crashes during Yosemite Dome Fire water drops

A Fly Precision Eurocopter AS332L1 crashed Sept. 20 while conducting water drops on Yosemite National Park’s 3,000-acre Dome Fire, killing both crewmembers. The incident highlights the operational risks facing rotary-wing crews supporting wildfire suppression in complex terrain and demanding conditions.

Flying Magazine

Pilot killed in upstate New York midair glider collision; second pilot lands safely

Two gliders collided while en route to Piseco Airport in upstate New York, killing one pilot. The pilot of the second glider landed safely, according to the available reporting; the incident highlights the safety risks involved in operating multiple gliders in shared airspace.

FlightGlobal

Canada’s Harbour Air to acquire Pacific Coastal Airlines in regional expansion push

Airline Weekly

U.S. Airlines Race to Keep Revenue Ahead of Soaring Fuel Costs

North American airlines are absorbing a sharp fuel-cost shock while racing to sustain revenue growth. The central question is how long stronger revenues can offset escalating fuel expense before margins come under material pressure, making pricing power and cost discipline increasingly important.

Bloomberg

Canada and France task agencies with developing shared space-launch infrastructure

Canada and France will ask their space agencies and defense departments to develop and share infrastructure, including space-launch systems, Prime Minister Mark Carney said during a visit to French territory near Newfoundland and Labrador. The initiative signals closer bilateral cooperation spanning civil space and defense capabilities.

Reuters

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U.S. airlines oppose two additional Air China flights, citing Russian airspace advantage

American, Delta and United are backing Airlines for America’s request that two Air China services linked to Xi Jinping’s planned U.S. visit be treated as charters rather than scheduled flights. The group argues access to Russian airspace creates a competitive imbalance for U.S. carriers operating China routes.

FlightGlobal

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Fuel surge pushes major airlines to cut marginal routes and reassess winter capacity

American, United and Southwest are trimming marginal routes as jet fuel prices remain near record levels, while Air Canada is adjusting capacity and pricing. The moves come as resilient demand supports bookings, but travelers are already facing fares nearly 25% higher than a year ago.