UAV Development & Drone Programs   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
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
Africa   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
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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
eVTOL   AI   Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
Business Wire • For more information

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.

Also: eVTOL Insights
2026-06-29T04:43:03.747295-07:00
MRO   Europe   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Lufthansa  
ch-aviation • Vanja 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.

Also: FlightGlobal, Aviation24, lufthansa-technik.com and airlinergs.com
2026-06-29T07:11:19.889145-07:00