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The United States is threatening to ground Iranian airlines from operating worldwide starting Wednesday. The warning, reported by Al Jazeera, would bar Iranian carriers such as Iran Air from international airspace and airports. The move signals a further escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran, and observers are watching how Iranian authorities and international aviation bodies will respond before the deadline.
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Roland Garros Airport on the French island of Réunion operates without air conditioning, staying cool through natural ventilation instead. The Guardian reports on how the terminal's design uses airflow and shade to keep passengers comfortable in a tropical climate. The project is being highlighted as an example of low-energy, climate-friendly architecture for large public buildings.
- 3France plans to raise motorway and airport concession tax▼taxe due par les concessionnaires d'autoroutes
The French government wants to increase the tax paid by motorway and airport concession holders as part of its 2027 budget, according to Le Monde. The levy on companies operating France's toll motorway network and airports would rise as ministers look for new revenue. The move is likely to reignite debate over the profits concessionaires make from tolls and could raise costs for operators.
- 4Brussels Airport starts €25 million Pier A boarding bridge renovation●Brussels Airport begins €25 million renovation of passenger boarding bridges at Pier A
Brussels Airport has begun a €25 million renovation of the passenger boarding bridges at Pier A. The project will modernise the jet bridges that connect travellers to aircraft at the airport's main pier, with works carried out while operations continue. The investment is part of ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade infrastructure at one of Europe's key hub airports.
- 5New Haven immigration advocates demand ICE halt airport enforcement●Immigrations advocates in New Haven demand ICE stops enforcement at airports
Immigration advocates in New Haven, Connecticut are calling on US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to stop conducting enforcement operations at airports. The demand follows concerns that immigrants, including those traveling legally or attending routine appointments, risk being detained at transit hubs. NBC Connecticut reported on the advocates' push, which forms part of broader resistance to expanded ICE enforcement activity under the current administration.