News on airports, terminals, runways, and the ground and air traffic systems that keep flights moving. From major expansions to the technology behind the scenes, this is aviation on the ground.
August 1, 2026 03:10 UTC —
Louisiana’s ADS-B landing fee ban takes effect August 1, barring airports from using the safety broadcast to bill light aircraft, with fines up to $500.
July 30, 2026 02:17 UTC —
The UK CAA is letting Heathrow recover up to £320 million of early third-runway costs through higher airport charges from 2028.
July 29, 2026 02:29 UTC —
Melbourne Airport and Qantas have agreed terms on a A$4.5 billion international terminal expansion, five new widebody gates, and a third runway for 2031.
July 25, 2026 02:11 UTC —
FAA Mobile Clearance now lets pilots request IFR departure clearances in ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot, cutting radio readback errors as the trial expands.
