FAA’s New Air-Traffic Software Is Due for Initial Operations This Fall
The FAA’s new FMDS and SMART systems are designed to spot congestion earlier and improve weather routing, but results will come only after launch.
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Extreme Heat in Las Vegas Is Complicating Takeoffs and Raising Delay Risks
Extreme summer heat is making aircraft takeoff calculations more difficult in Las Vegas and can contribute to flight delays, researchers say.
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Global Air-Passenger Demand Fell 1.7% in June as Middle East Disruption Continued to Reshape Travel
IATA reported a 1.7% year-over-year decline in global passenger demand in June 2026, including a 3.0% fall in domestic demand.
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Sacramento County launches plan to turn Mather Airport into a trade hub
Sacramento County has begun an effort to expand aircraft operations at Mather Airport and explore transforming the former Air Force base into a tradeport.
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Chickasha Airport Hangar Project Moves Into State Construction Program
Chickasha Municipal Airport is included in Oklahoma’s five-year airport construction program for two proposed hangars, but the final scope, city funding status and construction schedule remain unconfirmed.
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Extreme heat can disrupt flights even under clear skies
Extreme heat can reduce aircraft performance and trigger weight limits, delays or rebooking even when skies are clear. Here is what travelers should know.
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White House flags aircraft imports as national-security concern
President Donald Trump identified commercial aircraft and engine imports as a national-security concern, but imposed no immediate tariffs as agencies begin talks.
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FAA awards $1.776 billion in airport grants across 46 states
The FAA awarded $1.776 billion for airport infrastructure in 46 states, funding runways, taxiways, drainage, terminals and safety systems.
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FAA restores Boeing authority to certify new 737 MAX and 787 jets
The FAA restored Boeing’s authority to issue final airworthiness certificates for new 737 MAX and 787 jets, while keeping inspections and audits in place.
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FAA Extends O’Hare Flight Limits Through October 2027
The FAA will keep Chicago O’Hare’s 2,708-daily-operation limit in place through October 30, 2027, as construction continues at the major hub.
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NTSB Finds Overweight Flights and FAA Oversight Failures in Alaska Crash
The NTSB says severe icing, airspeed management, overweight operations and inadequate FAA oversight contributed to the 2025 Bering Air crash that killed 10.
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Camarillo Airport runway contract advances toward early 2027 work
Ventura County Airports awarded Granite Construction a $9,226,867.85 contract to rehabilitate Camarillo Airport’s Runway 8-26, with work planned for early 2027 and a possible 20-day runway closure.
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Corsicana airport electrical upgrades: TxDOT sets July 16, 1 PM bid opening
Corsicana TX – TxDOT aviation addenda list a July 16, 2026, 1:00 PM bid opening for C. David Campbell Field electrical upgrades, including LED runway lights.
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FAA revokes Eagle Pass Restricted Area R-6316 effective July 9 (0901 UTC)
Eagle Pass TX – Starting 0901 UTC July 9, the FAA revokes Restricted Area R-6316 tied to a CBP aerostat—here’s how pilots plan around it.
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Mesa’s Falcon Field landing fees delayed until at least July 30
Mesa’s Falcon Field landing-fee rollout is now delayed until no later than July 30, 2026, while the city finalizes a vendor and FAA concerns continue.