USA (North America) News
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US: New Air Traffic Controller Deal Ties 2.8% Pay Increase to Performance
The FAA and NATCA have reached a deal to provide air traffic controllers with a 2.8% pay increase following key workforce reforms.
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Hollywood Burbank Airport Opens New Passenger Terminal
Hollywood Burbank Airport in California opened its new passenger terminal on 13 October 2026, beginning commercial operations.
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Orlando International Airport Launches Upgraded APM Service
Orlando International Airport (MCO) has launched upgraded automated people mover (APM) services to Gates 100–129.
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Leidos & Altaris to Advance Security Screening Capabilities Worldwide
Leidos and Altaris have formed a scaled US-based joint venture to that will seek to advance security screening across the world.
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FAA Exceeds All-Time Record for Air Traffic Controller Trainee Hiring
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced it has exceeded its hiring goal for the 2026 Fiscal Year.
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Inside Oshkosh ARFF Maintenance Training: What to Expect
Explore Oshkosh Airport Products' five-day Striker ARFF training courses covering firefighting and chassis systems
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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Breaks Ground on Six-Gate Concourse M
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has broken ground on a new six-gate Concourse M as part of its wider expansion programme.
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Airbus A350F Freighter Completes Maiden Flight
Airbus has announced the successful completion of its A350F freighter (MSN 700)'s first test flight by a dedicated Airbus Flight Test crew.
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FAA Introduces SMART Tool to Centralise Data Streams
The FAA has unveiled a tool that aims to centralise 200 data streams including weather patterns, flight paths and more.
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Memphis Airport Receives $117,247 TVA Incentive for LED Lighting Upgrade
Memphis airport receives a USD 117,247 TVA incentive for a large-scale LED lighting upgrade across its terminal and cargo facilities.
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$1.1 Billion to Be Invested in Airport Upgrades Across the US
US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a $1.1 billion investment into the upgrading of airport infrastructure across the US…
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Archer's Midnight Aircraft Completes First Trip on 'No Roads' Tour
Archer Aviation has announced the completion of Midnight’s city-to-city roundtrip flight between Salinas and Hollister, CA.
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How Denver International Airport is Streamlining its Signage and Wayfinding Efforts
SignAgent helps Denver International Airport cut sign management costs by 70% with a centralised, searchable signage database.
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US: FAA Awards 481 Million in Airport Infrastructure Funding
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded 481 million USD for airport infrastructure projects across the country.
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FAA Deploys 100th Surface Surveillance System at US Airports
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has installed its 100th Surface Awareness Initiative (SAI) system.
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Washington DC to Gain a Fourth Airport as Manassas Gains Approval
Washington Manassas Airport in Virginia has received approval to accommodate commercial passenger airline services in the Washington, DC are…
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Nashville International Airport Could Be Renamed in Honour of Dolly Parton
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport (BNA) have announced plans to rename the airport in honour of Dolly Parton.
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United Announces Largest International Network Expansion in Airline’s History
United Airlines will add 10 international destinations to its network in 2027, alongside three new routes to cities it already serves.
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TSA Strategy Sets Out Plans to Modernise Security Checkpoints
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has launched its Horizon 25 Strategy, with plans to modernise security checkpoints.
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New $40 Million ATC Equipment Plant Opens in Maryland
The Federal Aviation Administration has celebrated the grand opening of a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Frederick, Maryland.
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AEG & Archer Collaborate on First Downtown LA Vertiport
AEG and Archer Aviation have announced a brand-new collaboration to develop downtown Los Angeles’ first vertiport at AEG's L.A. LIVE.
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Heart Aerospace Completes First Flight of All-Electric X1 Aircraft
Heart Aerospace has completed the first flight of its X1 electric aircraft demonstrator at Plattsburgh International Airport in New York.
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US DOT Awards Nearly $615 Million for Airport Projects
The US Department of Transportation (US DOT) has announced nearly 615 million USD in funding for airport infrastructure projects.
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Hybrid-Electric Flights Test Links Between Local Airports and PHL
A series of hybrid-electric demonstration flights have tested connections between smaller airports and Philadelphia International Airport.
