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Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA investigates air-traffic safety incident involving Trump’s Marine One helicopter in Washington

The FAA is reviewing an air-traffic safety incident Tuesday involving Marine One, the military helicopter carrying President Donald Trump, and another aircraft in Washington. The investigation follows air-traffic-control audio reviewed by CNN and reports from Reuters and The Wall Street Journal.

Also: AeroTime, NBC News and CNN

4 Sources

2026-08-04T20:44:35.352435-07:00

Africa Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Ethiopian Airlines Delays Contractor Selection for $12.5 Billion Bishoftu Airport to Early 2027

By ch-aviation: Ethiopian Airlines (ET, Addis Ababa International) has delayed selecting contractors for its planned USD12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport from August 2026 to early January 2027 after bidders requested more time to prepare proposals and arrange financing for the multibillion-dollar project.

1 Source

2026-08-05T04:00:28.741184-07:00

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Aviation Safety & Regulation Boeing Boeing 737

Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

737 Max 10 gains customer interest as Max 7 receives certification

By Leeham News: Aug. 5, 2026, © Leeham News : Boeing’s 737 Max 7 finally obtained certification on Aug. 3. The company and airline customers hope certification of the Max 10 is not far behind.

1 Source

2026-08-05T03:20:35.771916-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe Airports Aviation Safety & Regulation Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

Associated Press • Leer En Español

Flights disrupted at Leipzig/Halle Airport after suspected flying objects reported

By Associated Press: 1 of 2 | A view of Leipzig/Halle Airport where flight operations were suspended overnight after a sighting of a flying was reported and another object was found near a runway, in Schkeuditz, Germany, Wednesday, Aug.

aviationnews.eu

Explosive-Laden Drone Seized Near Ukrainian Cargo Aircraft After Leipzig Airport Collision

AeroTime

Suspected explosive drone and apparent mid-air collision disrupt Leipzig airport

Also: The Independent, The Guardian, Kyiv Independent and Economic Times

9 Sources

2026-08-05T01:00:42.056023-07:00

Israel Middle East Airline Industry & Market Trends Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

El Al stays profitable at half-year mark after sharp recovery in second quarter

By FlightGlobal: Israeli carrier benefited from reduction in military operations in early April. Israeli flag-carrier El Al managed to offset a loss-making first quarter with a substantially-improved second, doubling its net profit to $132 million for the three months to 30 June.

Also: Airline Economics

2 Sources

2026-08-05T02:36:02.253555-07:00

Routes Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

FlightGlobal • Murdo Morrison

Australia to Europe non-stop: The engine performance that makes it possible

By FlightGlobal: When Qantas set out to redefine commercial aviation, its ambition is extraordinary: connect Sydney to London and New York non-stop, shrinking the world with flights lasting close to an entire day.

1 Source

2026-08-05T02:36:02.140338-07:00

Aircraft Finance & Leasing Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Boeing

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

El Al purchases two 787-9s it was operating under lease

By FlightGlobal: Israeli carrier increases level of fleet ownership over first half of the year.

1 Source

2026-08-05T03:15:38.069311-07:00

Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

eVTOL Insights • Thomas Sleightholm

Unisphere Partners as Mission Planning Partner for Climate Impulse

By eVTOL Insights: Back in July 2016, Solar Impulse 2 made aviation history by completing the world’s first solar powered circumnavigation.

1 Source

2026-08-05T03:12:45.414479-07:00

FAA investigates air-traffic safety incident involving Trump’s Marine One helicopter in Washington

Ethiopian Airlines Delays Contractor Selection for $12.5 Billion Bishoftu Airport to Early 2027

737 Max 10 gains customer interest as Max 7 receives certification

Flights disrupted at Leipzig/Halle Airport after suspected flying objects reported

Explosive-Laden Drone Seized Near Ukrainian Cargo Aircraft After Leipzig Airport Collision

Suspected explosive drone and apparent mid-air collision disrupt Leipzig airport

El Al stays profitable at half-year mark after sharp recovery in second quarter

Australia to Europe non-stop: The engine performance that makes it possible

El Al purchases two 787-9s it was operating under lease

Unisphere Partners as Mission Planning Partner for Climate Impulse

Ethiopian Airlines Delays Contractor Selection for $12.5 Billion Bishoftu Airport to Early 2027

FAA says it is investigating Trump helicopter safety incident in Washington

737 Max 10 gains customer interest as Max 7 receives certification

El Al purchases two 787-9s it was operating under lease

Unisphere Partners as Mission Planning Partner for Climate Impulse

Australia to Europe non-stop: The engine performance that makes it possible

13 Passengers and Four Crew Injured After Air India Flight Encounters Severe Turbulence

(DE) Lufthansa to Sell All CRJ-900s as Swiss Plans to Abandon A220-100 Fleet

Asia-Pacific passenger volume declines again as fuel costs impact regional demand

WestJet Strike Ends as Cabin Crew Secure Compensation Gains

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 after years of delays

Lufthansa Group’s Q2 profit slumps as fuel costs surge and 777X plans remain flexible

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