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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Drone strike reported on JetBlue A321 final approach into New York JFK, ATC recordings cited

Air traffic control recordings indicate a JetBlue Airbus A321 on final approach to New York JFK on Monday was struck by a drone, with up to 159 passengers onboard. The reported impact narrowly missed the cockpit windscreen, avoiding a direct penetration into the flight deck.

Also: Bloomberg and Wall Street Journal

2026-06-29T09:40:08.076899-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Emma Gatti

ESA to seek lunar mapping capability for Argonaut lander

By SpaceNews.com: MILAN — The European Space Agency will rely on external lunar topographic data during the design phase of its Argonaut lunar lander, and possibly for its first mission, while working toward developing its own lunar mapping capability for later missions.

Also: NASA

2026-06-29T08:29:09.385236-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Robbin Laird

The Navy can’t afford to slow-roll its new trainer, even as competitors drop

By Breaking Defense: With Boeing and Lockheed both dropping out of the competition to replace the Navy's T-45, service officials need to press ahead, columnist Robbin Laird writes.

2026-06-29T09:56:04.518990-07:00

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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

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