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New York Times • Gabe Castro-Root, Lexi Parra

JFK stages full-scale disaster drill to test airport response to a simulated crash

U.S. airports are required to conduct a full-scale disaster exercise every three years. A recent drill at John F. Kennedy International Airport simulated a plane crash, offering a view of how airport personnel and responders prepare for a major emergency without an actual accident.

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2026-10-20T11:32:02.367270-07:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

Argentina's Aerotrust secures AOC with a Learjet 60

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2026-10-20T11:55:52.877549-07:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Iridium reports 8% increase in revenue for Q3; Service revenue up 13% with Aireon aircraft tracking acquisition

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Mobile satellite services provider Iridium Communications Inc. reported a 8% increase in total revenue for the three months ending Sept.

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2026-10-20T11:04:25.891823-07:00

Flying Magazine • Jonathan Welsh

This 1946 Cessna 140 Is a Polished, Practical, Antique ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

By Flying Magazine: Sleek taildragger with metal fuselage feels modern compared with Cubs and other rag-and-tube competitors of the same era.

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2026-10-20T10:04:46.678851-07:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

airBaltic faces $293mn claim from Russian insurance agency

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2026-10-20T09:55:46.896474-07:00

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Vertical Mag • Hughes Aerospace Press Release

Hughes Aerospace and Garmin collaboration enhances visual approach guidance for business aviation

By Vertical Mag: This collaboration highlights specialized navigation expertise supporting fixed-wing aircraft, helicopter operations, and challenging airport environments.

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2026-10-20T09:49:08.782128-07:00

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Bloomberg • Josie Reich

WestJet Bonds Slide to Record Low as Fuel, Trade Tensions Rise

By Bloomberg: WestJet Airlines Ltd., Canada’s second-largest air carrier, saw its bonds fall to their lowest level since they were issued in June, as spikes in the cost of fuel and trade tensions are dimming its earnings outlook.

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2026-10-20T09:05:20.576402-07:00

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Washington Post • Liam Scott

Dulles Airport moves forward with VIP terminal

By Washington Post: The facility marks a response to traveler demand for premium experiences, the airport authority said.

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Dulles to Open VIP Terminal

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2026-10-20T09:04:37.110928-07:00

JFK stages full-scale disaster drill to test airport response to a simulated crash

Argentina's Aerotrust secures AOC with a Learjet 60

Iridium reports 8% increase in revenue for Q3; Service revenue up 13% with Aireon aircraft tracking acquisition

This 1946 Cessna 140 Is a Polished, Practical, Antique ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

airBaltic faces $293mn claim from Russian insurance agency

Hughes Aerospace and Garmin collaboration enhances visual approach guidance for business aviation

WestJet Bonds Slide to Record Low as Fuel, Trade Tensions Rise

Dulles Airport moves forward with VIP terminal

Dulles to Open VIP Terminal

Argentina's Aerotrust secures AOC with a Learjet 60

How Do Airports Prepare for a Plane Crash? Go Inside JFK’s Disaster Drill.

Iridium reports 8% increase in revenue for Q3; Service revenue up 13% with Aireon aircraft tracking acquisition

This 1946 Cessna 140 Is a Polished, Practical, Antique ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Kristi Noem’s Mass Deportation Jet Fleet Sits Grounded at Louisiana Airport

airBaltic faces $293mn claim from Russian insurance agency

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