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Heathrow third runway gets UK approval

UK ministers approved Heathrow Airport’s own plan for a third runway on November 26, 2025, opening the door to construction next year. The Heathrow third runway decision marks a major step in a long-running debate over capacity and climate impact…

Pegasus Dublin–Istanbul Daily Service Begins

Pegasus Dublin Istanbul daily service will launch for Winter 2025/26, providing a new nonstop link between Dublin and Istanbul. Pegasus Airlines (IATA: PC, ICAO: PGT) announced on November 26, 2025 that it will introduce a daily nonstop route connecting Dublin…

Boeing Wins $2.47B KC-46A Tanker Contract

Boeing has been awarded a $2.47 billion contract to supply 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tankers to the United States Air Force (USAF). The KC-46A tanker contract, announced on November 26, 2025, expands the USAF’s fleet and underlines ongoing…

Gogo Patent Verdict: $22.7M Award to SmartSky

Gogo patent verdict: a federal jury in the District of Delaware has awarded SmartSky Networks $22.7 million after finding Gogo Business Aviation infringed ATG (air-to-ground) and 5G in-flight Wi‑Fi patents. The verdict covers SmartSky’s claims around beamforming handoff and spectrum…

USAF Trials Agile Combat Employment Tactics

US Air Force units ran dispersed combat drills to validate Agile Combat Employment (ACE), practices that let aircraft sustain missions with limited resupply or reliable communications. The recent exercises put small, mobile USAF (United States Air Force) elements through scenarios…

Trent 1000 XE Parts Win FAA Certification

Rolls‑Royce’s Trent 1000 XE parts have received FAA certification, clearing a key hurdle for Boeing 787 engine reliability upgrades. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval covers a suite of XE-standard components for the Trent 1000 turbofan. Rolls‑Royce says the changes…