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Rival proposal for Heathrow expansion would see runway built in two phases
Rival proposal for Heathrow expansion would see runway built in two phases
A new proposal for a phased third runway at Heathrow Airport has attracted endorsements from major airlines and aviation bodies
Read moreAUS Secures $1.8 Billion to Advance Critical Infrastructure Projects
AUS Secures $1.8 Billion to Advance Critical Infrastructure Projects
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has completed an Airport System Revenue Bond sale
Read moreUK: Doncaster Sheffield Airport Passes First Stages of ACP
UK: Doncaster Sheffield Airport Passes First Stages of ACP
Airport Industry NewsJoey Stoate13 May 2026 Doncaster Sheffield Airport has officially passed the first two stages of its Airspace Change Process (ACP), […]
Read moreHeathrow Experiences 5.3% Passenger Decrease in April
Heathrow Experiences 5.3% Passenger Decrease in April
New data published by Heathrow has revealed that the airport handled 6.7 million passengers in April 2026 – a 5.3% decrease when compared to April 2025.
Read moreEU Commission to Revise Expert Group on Drones & Innovative Air Mobility
EU Commission to Revise Expert Group on Drones & Innovative Air Mobility
The EU Commission has announced that this year will see a review of the Drone Strategy 2.0, as well as a call for new members to join its Expert Group on drones.
Read moreNATS Licence Change Brings New Role in UK Airspace Modernisation
NATS Licence Change Brings New Role in UK Airspace Modernisation
Changes to the air traffic services licence held by NATS came into effect on 6 May 2026, enabling the organisation to begin delivering the new UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS)
Read moreMiddle East Disruption Drives March Air Cargo Demand Down 4.8%, Says International Air Transport Association
Middle East Disruption Drives March Air Cargo Demand Down 4.8%, Says International Air Transport Association
Total demand, measured in CTK, fell 4.8% year over year in March, while capacity, measured in ACTK, declined 4.7%.
Read moreSeattle Tacoma International Airport modernises terminal operations and passenger processing through major Gateway Project infrastructure and technology upgrades across the main terminal
Seattle Tacoma International Airport modernises terminal operations and passenger processing through major Gateway Project infrastructure and technology upgrades across the main terminal
Seattle Tacoma has completed its major Gateway Project, modernising passenger processing security baggage handling and terminal infrastructure
Read moreAIR News – 18 May 2026
AIR News – 18 May 2026
The AIR news digest provides a round-up of what’s happening in airports and aviation infrastructure across the UK
Read moreATI launches bold new technology strategy
ATI launches bold new technology strategy
Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) launches the UK aerospace technology strategy
Read moreMPs ‘not convinced’ Heathrow’s £49bn third runway will be financed entirely with private funds
MPs ‘not convinced’ Heathrow’s £49bn third runway will be financed entirely with private funds
MPs have expressed doubt that Heathrow’s planned third runway will be funded with private finance
Read moreWhy Digital Air Traffic Management Depends on the Communications Network Beneath It
Why Digital Air Traffic Management Depends on the Communications Network Beneath It
As ATM goes digital, the real enabler isn’t just AI or automation—it’s the network beneath it
Read moreACI World Calls for Policy Modernization to Support Airport Growth
ACI World Calls for Policy Modernization to Support Airport Growth
New Policy Agenda 2030 outlines priorities to expand capacity, strengthen resilience and align regulation with rising global demand.
Read moreFAA Announces Another Round of AIP Grant Recipients
FAA Announces Another Round of AIP Grant Recipients
This Tuesday, the FAA announced another round of U.S. airports receiving funding through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP).
Read moreThe Multibillion-Dollar Race To Upgrade America’s Busiest Airports
The Multibillion-Dollar Race To Upgrade America’s Busiest Airports
US is in the midst of a sweeping transformation of its aviation infrastructure, with more than $40 billion being invested in some of its busiest airports
Read moreAI in the sky: Inside the FAA plan to overhaul air traffic
AI in the sky: Inside the FAA plan to overhaul air traffic
The agency’s new push isn’t focused on “safety critical functions,” according to a company involved in the effort.
Read moreTrump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers $835.8 Million for Air Traffic Control Facility Upgrades Across U.S.
Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers $835.8 Million for Air Traffic Control Facility Upgrades Across U.S.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announces investment of over $750 m to replace 8 ATC towers and TRACONs with brand-new, state-of-the-art facilities
Read moreNorway moves toward dedicated airspace for electric aircraft after successful trials
Norway moves toward dedicated airspace for electric aircraft after successful trials
Norway is taking a concrete step toward the future of zero-emission aviation, as Avinor prepares to explore dedicated airspace routes for electric aircraft
Read moreACI EUROPE warns proposed EU aviation state aid framework could threaten regional airport connectivity investment and long term economic resilience across Europe
ACI EUROPE warns proposed EU aviation state aid framework could threaten regional airport connectivity investment and long term economic resilience across Europe
ACI EUROPE has raised concerns that proposed EU aviation state aid changes could restrict funding access for smaller regional airports across Europe.
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