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Reuters • David Shepardson

JetBlue engine failure forces return to Newark; airport closed until 11 p.m., passengers evacuated

A JetBlue flight bound for Florida suffered an engine failure on takeoff and returned to Newark Liberty International Airport, where crew reported smoke in the cockpit after landing and evacuated passengers via slides. The FAA imposed a ground stop and Newark was closed until 11 p.m., disrupting operations.

the-independent.com • Josh Marcus

Newark temporarily closed after JetBlue flight makes emergency landing following engine failure

The Guardian

JetBlue A320 engine failure on takeoff at Newark sparks cockpit smoke, emergency evacuation via slides; airport disruption

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Aviation Source • Len Varley

Vertical Aerospace Brings Valo eVTOL to Miami for Public Showcase

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Reuters • Wa Lone

Canada revises express entry immigration rules, adds military roles

By Reuters: Canada introduced new immigration priority categories on Wednesday to bring in skilled workers in fields ranging from research and health care to aviation, and to include certain military recruits.

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AINonline • Chad Trautvetter

West Star Breaks Ground on Chattanooga MRO Expansion, Adding 45,000-sq-ft Hangar and 30,000-sq-ft Extension

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Cirrus SF50 tops global business-jet deliveries; Phenom 300E leads twin-engine segment

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IATA and ALA accuse AENA of 'gaming the system', demand 4.9% annual cut to Spanish airport charges (2027–31)

By LARA: IATA and ALA have made a joint statement targeted at AENA pleading for an annual reduction of 4.9% in Spanish airport charges between 2027 and 2031.

Aviation Source

IATA and Spanish carriers seek 4.9% annual cut to AENA airport fees, accuse operator of ‘gaming the system’

IATA

Airlines Call for Annual 4.9% Reduction in Spanish Airport Charges

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Skift • Rashaad Jorden

Japan Sees First Tourism Drop in Four Years as Chinese Visitor Numbers Fall 61%, Hitting Air Travel Demand

By Skift: About 3.6 million travelers visited Japan last month, down 4.9% from last year, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization.

Also: Space Daily

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Aviation Week • Ben Goldstein

Bipartisan Bill Seeks FAA Type Certification Overhaul for eVTOLs and Advanced Air Mobility

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Also: FlightGlobal

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JetBlue engine failure forces return to Newark; airport closed until 11 p.m., passengers evacuated

Newark temporarily closed after JetBlue flight makes emergency landing following engine failure

JetBlue A320 engine failure on takeoff at Newark sparks cockpit smoke, emergency evacuation via slides; airport disruption

Vertical Aerospace Brings Valo eVTOL to Miami for Public Showcase

Canada revises express entry immigration rules, adds military roles

West Star Breaks Ground on Chattanooga MRO Expansion, Adding 45,000-sq-ft Hangar and 30,000-sq-ft Extension

Cirrus and Textron Headline 2025 General Aviation Deliveries, GAMA Data Shows

Cirrus SF50 tops global business-jet deliveries; Phenom 300E leads twin-engine segment

IATA and ALA accuse AENA of 'gaming the system', demand 4.9% annual cut to Spanish airport charges (2027–31)

IATA and Spanish carriers seek 4.9% annual cut to AENA airport fees, accuse operator of ‘gaming the system’

Airlines Call for Annual 4.9% Reduction in Spanish Airport Charges

Japan Sees First Tourism Drop in Four Years as Chinese Visitor Numbers Fall 61%, Hitting Air Travel Demand

Bipartisan Bill Seeks FAA Type Certification Overhaul for eVTOLs and Advanced Air Mobility

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