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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 reporting by Reuters and The Wall Street Journal; the agency has not released further details.

Also: NBC News and Seeking Alpha
2026-08-04T20:44:35.352435-07:00
PaxEx   Africa   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Airlines  
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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.

2026-08-05T04:45:32.387729-07:00
Africa   Airports   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
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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.

2026-08-05T04:00:28.741184-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Airports   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
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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, a major freight hub, and a detonator was removed from the object.

Also: The Guardian, The Independent, Bloomberg and 3 more
2026-08-05T01:00:42.056023-07:00
Israel   Middle East   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
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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. Israeli flag-carrier El Al managed to offset a loss-making first quarter with a substantially-improved second, doubling its net profit to $132 million for the three months to 30 June.

Also: Airline Economics
2026-08-05T02:36:02.253555-07:00