Mike Simpson Secures Federal Backing for Idaho Falls Airport Expansion Plan
The House Appropriations Committee added $12 million CPF to the FY2026 bill August 11, 2025, for Idaho Falls…
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Airport security could speed up — but first you’ll scan your face
TSA will scale CAT-2 facial recognition from 80 airports toward nationwide use by mid-2025, timed with the May…
Paris air traffic controller suspended after saying ‘Free Palestine’ to El Al crew
On August 12, 2025, a controller at the Athis-Mons CRNA was suspended after saying “Free Palestine” to an…
Red Sea International Airport Expands Operations Toward Full 2025 Opening
RSI will fully open its main terminal by late 2025, improving transfers and international links for The Red…
Sustainable aviation fuels were gaining momentum before federal budget cuts
By mid‑2025 U.S. SAF capacity reached ~30,000 b/d amid federal discretionary cuts. State LCFS programs and EU/UK mandates…
UAE Prime Minister Conducts Historic Etihad Rail Trip Between Dubai and Fujairah
The August 2, 2025 Etihad Rail journey between Dubai and Fujairah demonstrated system readiness ahead of a phased…
El Al Warns Wizz Air Israeli Base Could Harm Aviation, Create Inequality
El Al’s August 13 letter opposes Wizz Air establishing a permanent Ben Gurion base, citing security duties and…
Typhoon Podul Batters Taitung, Cancels Hundreds of Flights
Typhoon Podul crossed southern Taiwan in about three hours, causing 191 km/h gusts, more than 8,000 evacuations, 33…
Vilnius Airport Gains International Recognition for Passenger Experience Management
On August 13, 2025, Vilnius Airport achieved ACI World Level II accreditation, reflecting structured passenger experience improvements. A…