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Thursday, 30 July 2026

BBC News

• Flying high! Record-breaking plane touches down after 24 hoursAustralian airline Qantas has completed what's believed to be the world's longest-ever commercial flight.
• Ticket prices set to rise by 15p as Heathrow able to recover runway project moneyUK airport gets green light to charge airlines more to use the hub, which is expected to mean higher fares for flyers.

Department for Transport

• £750,000 to launch aviation careers for diverse young talent Scheme helps break down barriers and empower more young people to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace.

The Guardian

• Trump announces $22bn plan to rebuild Dulles international airportPlanned overhaul forms part of president's broader pattern of directing changes in Washington after arch and ballroom
• Heathrow passengers face higher fares as airport can recover early expansion plan costsCAA says airport can recoup 3320m through higher airline charges, which are usually passed on to travellers

The Herald

• Record-breaking 24-hour flight passes over ScotlandAerospace manufacturer Airbus has set a new aviation milestone by completing the longest-ever commercial aircraft flight - and it flew over Scotland.

The Independent

• Trump unveils $22 billion renovation plan to make over the country's 'worst airport'The project's financing will come from the airport authority and the airlines operating at Dulles, according to a White House official

Times Online

• Record 24-hour flight means going non-stop to Australia is about to take off [subscription]A Qantas Airways A350 flew from Melbourne to Toulouse without stopping and from next year, services from Sydney to London or New York can avoid a layover

Mail Online

• British Airways jet 'seconds from disaster after stalling above London' in UK's 'most serious near miss in years'The aircraft's captain was reportedly forced to intervene and recover the near miss, described as the greatest of its kind in years, while the Airbus A320 descended into Heathrow Airport.

The Mirror

• Major EU airport to close for 11 weeks for £42.8m upgrade - all flights impactedSeveral airlines operate flights to and from the busy airport and about two million passengers are expected to be impacted by the 11-week closure in 2028

Birmingham Post

• Heathrow passengers to foot bill for third runway bidding processThe initial costs are expected to be recouped through ticket prices

Other Regional Press

• GACC seeks permission to appeal High Court ruling on Gatwick expansion: Court of Appeal hearing startsHearings in the Court of Appeal have begun as Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign (GACC) seeks permission to appeal the High Court ruling to allow the expansion of Gatwick Airport.

Transport Scotland

• Support for Wick Air ServicesAlmost £1.8 million has been awarded by the Scottish Government to support air services operating from Wick to Aberdeen and Glasgow.

Aviation Industry

• UK Government invests in future aviation talent with new £750k careers fundReach for the Sky Challenge Fund will deliver projects to inspire pilots and aviation engineers.
• easyJet Reaches 10 Million Passenger Milestone at BHXeasyJet has celebrated carrying more than 10 million passengers to and from Birmingham Airport (BHX)