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Heathrow chief executive Thomas Woldbye said the discussion should focus on how to build a third runway, as Chancellor John Healey reiterated the UK government’s support for expanding the London hub. The comments signal renewed political backing, but the articles provide no details on timing or delivery plans.
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Heathrow chief executive Thomas Woldbye said the discussion should focus on how to build a third runway, as Chancellor John Healey reiterated the UK government’s support for expanding the London hub. The comments signal renewed political backing, but the articles provide no details on timing or delivery plans.
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Emirates expects its first 777X aircraft toward the end of 2027, with only three to five jets initially, while Singapore Airlines says it is not facing pressure to reject early-build 777-9s and has 31 on order. Separately, an FAA emissions exemption could permit 35 additional 777F deliveries from 2028 to 2031.
The FAA has approved Dream Chaser for reentry, a regulatory step for Sierra Space’s spaceplane. Its first mission is planned to include a simulated berthing with the International Space Station, testing a key part of the vehicle’s intended cargo-delivery mission.
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United Airlines is restricting third-party AI agents from accessing its digital platforms to book flights and carry out other transactions. The carrier cited cybersecurity, privacy and regulatory concerns as AI tools gain the ability to plan and book trips for travelers.
India’s 2026 Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam will replace the 1937 Aircraft Rules and permit fractional aircraft ownership, aircraft management, and joint or third-party ownership beginning Jan. 1, 2027. The reform changes the framework for owning and managing aircraft in the country.
The FAA has authorized Dream Chaser to return from orbit to a runway at Vandenberg Space Force Base, alongside granting the spacecraft a reentry license. Sierra Space plans the vehicle’s first flight for spring 2027; one report says the spaceplane is designed to carry 12,000 pounds of cargo.
The FAA has licensed Sierra Space to return its Dream Chaser spaceplane from orbit and land on a runway at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The approval clears one of the last regulatory steps before the long-delayed vehicle’s first flight.
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