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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

FAA counter-drone operation seizes 700+ drones during FIFA World Cup 2026

The FAA says federal, state and local agencies conducted the most comprehensive airspace security and drone-mitigation effort in US history during FIFA World Cup 2026, seizing more than 700 drones in the process. The action underscores enforcement intensity and ongoing “no-drone” compliance around venues and fan activity.

2026-07-23T05:04:33.940806-07:00
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ch-aviation • Dominik Sipinski

Kazakhstan's SCAT to add converted B767-300 freighter

By ch-aviation: SCAT Airlines (DV, Shymkent) has signed an agreement with Boeing to add its first dedicated freighter, a B767-300ER(BCF).

Also: Air Cargo News, stattimes.com and stattimes.com
2026-07-23T03:16:03.848158-07:00
Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   Southwest Airlines  
Airline Economics • Justin Pugsley

Southwest reports record Q2 revenue despite $889m fuel cost hit

By Airline Economics: Southwest Airlines reported record second-quarter revenue and higher earnings despite an $889 million increase in fuel costs, while raising its full-year adjusted earnings guidance to $3.25-$4.25 per share.

Also: FlightGlobal, American Airlines, Airline Economics, CNBC, Seeking Alpha and 4 more
2026-07-23T00:38:13.552562-07:00