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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

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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.

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

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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.

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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: 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 Guardian, The Independent, Kyiv Independent and Economic Times

10 Sources

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

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.

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

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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.

Also: Airline Economics

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

Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airbus A320 Air India

ANI News Agency

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

By ANI News Agency: According to an Air India spokesperson, "Earlier today, Air India flight AI2379 operating from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden loss of altitude during cruise.

Aviation Source

Air India Flight AI2379 Hits Severe Turbulence: 300-Foot Drop Injures 17 on Phuket-Delhi Route

View from the Wing

Air India Flight Dropped 300 Feet, Injuring 17. It May Not Have Been Turbulence

Also: aviationnews.eu, Aviation Safety Network, newsable.asianetnews.com, Economic Times, news.ssbcrack.com, The Independent, ANI News Agency, CNA and 7 more

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2026-08-04T09:00:25.549061-07:00

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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.

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

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

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

737 Max 10 gains customer interest as Max 7 receives certification

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

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

Air India Flight AI2379 Hits Severe Turbulence: 300-Foot Drop Injures 17 on Phuket-Delhi Route

Air India Flight Dropped 300 Feet, Injuring 17. It May Not Have Been Turbulence

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

Nigerian CAA threatens action against Royal Air Maroc

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

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

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

Unisphere Partners as Mission Planning Partner for Climate Impulse

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

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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easyJet aligns Castlelake and Apollo takeover deadlines for Aug. 7 decision

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