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Aviacionline • Edgardo Gimenez Mazó

United to launch first-ever nonstop U.S. flights to Cartagena from Houston and Washington Dulles

United Airlines will add nonstop service to Cartagena, Colombia, starting Dec. 17, 2026 from both Houston Intercontinental and Washington Dulles. Each route will operate four times weekly on Boeing 737 aircraft, expanding the airline’s long-running Colombia presence.

Airline Geeks • Zach Vasile

United Adds New Destination in South America

Also: skygofly.com, thebulkheadseat.com and airwaysmag.com
2026-06-29T11:27:04.896178-07:00
defense   Aircraft Carrier   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

MQ-25 Stingray Demonstrator Goes Aboard USS Nimitz For 250th U.S. Anniversary Celebrations

By The War Zone: The size of T-1, the Navy's tanker drone demonstrator, stands out as it sits alongside its crewed companions on the supercarrier's deck.

Also: The Aviationist
2026-06-29T11:42:40.861484-07:00
aviation   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Airports   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Drone Collides With JetBlue Plane On Final Approach to Land at New York JFK, Narrowly Misses Smashing Into Cockpit Windscreen

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: A JetBlue Airbus A321 with as many as 159 passengers on board was struck by a drone as it was on its final approach to land at New York JFK on Monday morning, air traffic control recordings have revealed.

Also: Wall Street Journal, Simple Flying, NBC News, DroneXL, The Independent and 3 more
2026-06-29T09:40:08.076899-07:00
aviation   Africa   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Nigeria certifies Fly-Pyatic, Rocket Aviation Services

By ch-aviation: The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced it has awarded air operators' certificates (AOCs) to Fly-Pyatic and Rocket Aviation Services, authorising both companies to begin non-scheduled commercial flight operations in the country.

2026-06-29T10:40:09.474083-07:00