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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Electra and 2Excel plan European EL2 demonstrations as Canada orders six Bombardier Global 6500s

Electra and 2Excel Aviation will collaborate on UK and European demonstrations of Electra’s hybrid-electric ultra-short-takeoff-and-landing aircraft, beginning with the EL2 technology demonstrator. Separately, Canada plans to replace its aging Challenger fleet with six Bombardier Global 6500s, with options for four more.

Also: Aerospace Testing Intnl and Canadian Aviator

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2026-08-05T05:32:08.601371-07:00

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Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA says it is investigating Trump helicopter safety incident in Washington

By Reuters: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is reviewing an air-traffic safety incident ‌Tuesday involving a military helicopter carrying President Donald Trump, the agency said.

AeroTime

FAA examines Marine One safety incident involving Trump take off: WSJ

The Guardian

FAA investigates air ‘safety incident’ involving Trump’s Marine One

Also: news.ssbcrack.com, NBC News, CNN, Seeking Alpha and The Independent

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

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AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

Eve 100 eVTOL Demonstrator Makes Partial Transition Flight

By AINonline: Embraer spin-off estimates engineering prototype is around 30 flights away from full-speed.

1 Source

2026-08-05T05:14:43.356513-07:00

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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Volatus Aerospace backs new autonomous aircraft to battle Canadian wildfires

By AeroTime: Volatus is backing a new class of autonomous aircraft to battle Canadian wildfires after forming a strategic partnership with Singular Aircraft.

Also: marketforecast.com

2 Sources

2026-08-05T06:15:04.758340-07:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Nigerian CAA threatens action against Royal Air Maroc

By ch-aviation: The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has threatened stricter sanctions against Royal Air Maroc (AT, Casablanca Mohammed V), including recommending a suspension of its operations in the country, over what it claims are repeated violations of passengers' rights and regulatory non-compliance.

1 Source

2026-08-05T04:45:32.387729-07:00

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Associated Press • Leer En Español

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

By Associated Press: Authorities say a drone with an explosive device has been found at Germany’s Leipzig/Halle Airport and a detonator has been removed from the object.

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: Bloomberg, united24media.com, Aviation Safety Network, The Guardian, The Independent, Economic Times and 3 more

17 Sources

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

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

LAM poised for Air Mozambique rebrand

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2026-08-05T06:15:12.767334-07:00

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.

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

Electra and 2Excel plan European EL2 demonstrations as Canada orders six Bombardier Global 6500s

FAA says it is investigating Trump helicopter safety incident in Washington

FAA examines Marine One safety incident involving Trump take off: WSJ

FAA investigates air ‘safety incident’ involving Trump’s Marine One

Eve 100 eVTOL Demonstrator Makes Partial Transition Flight

Volatus Aerospace backs new autonomous aircraft to battle Canadian wildfires

Nigerian CAA threatens action against Royal Air Maroc

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

LAM poised for Air Mozambique rebrand

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

LAM poised for Air Mozambique rebrand

Volatus Aerospace backs new autonomous aircraft to battle Canadian wildfires

2Excel Aviation eyes Electra’s EL9 Ultra Short as potential fleet addition

Eve 100 eVTOL Demonstrator Makes Partial Transition Flight

Nigerian CAA threatens action against Royal Air Maroc

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

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