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Reuters • David Shepardson

Sen. urges FAA to reject approval of Trump’s 259-foot Independence Arch over commercial-flight risk concerns

The top Democrat on the Senate aviation subcommittee urged the FAA to reject White House pressure to approve President Donald Trump’s proposed 259-foot (79-meter) Independence Arch, arguing the structure could pose risks to commercial flights.

2026-06-18T07:03:30.470552-07:00
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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

Switzerland's PeakJet to launch by-the-seat Zurich services

By ch-aviation: PeakJet, a brand of Swiss aviation and technology company Peak Plus AG, expects to launch by-the-seat services out of Zurich to Málaga, Nice, and Palma de Mallorca beginning August 1, using Legacy 650 aircraft operated under the AOC of VistaJet (Germany).

2026-06-18T07:24:19.178802-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Gulf carriers plot comeback from Iran war downturn

By FlightGlobal: Qatar Airways has restored 85% of its network while Emirates is selling “conflict-related” travel insurance.

Also: Breitflyte, Aeronews, jetlinemarvel.net and exyuaviation.com
2026-06-18T05:05:10.487021-07:00