Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz 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.

2026-06-29T09:40:08.076899-07:00
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Vertical Aerospace Selects Astronics as Low-Voltage Power Distribution Supplier for Valo

By Business Wire: Astronics to supply low-voltage power distribution system for Vertical's Valo aircraft.

2026-06-29T04:43:03.747295-07:00
ch-aviationVanja Popovic

Lufthansa’s GEM, Beautech sign 10-year engine leasing deal

By ch-aviation: Lufthansa Group’s Group Engine Management (GEM) and BeauTech Power Systems have announced a 10-year engine leasing deal that will enable Lufthansa Group airlines to work with BeauTech on obtaining engine assets that support operational flexibility and fleet requirements.

2026-06-29T07:11:19.889145-07:00
FlightGlobalDominic Perry

Applied science: Mako accelerates roll-out of low-drag film with $20m raise

By FlightGlobal: Shark skin-inspired coating could contribute a 4% cut in fuel burn, developer claims. Australian start-up Mako has raised $20 million in Series A funding to accelerate the commercial roll-out of its Flightfilm drag-reduction coating, initially on the Airbus A320.

2026-06-29T07:10:56.082081-07:00