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New York Times • Chelsia Rose Marcius, Miles G. Cohen

Eight rescued after Kodiak 100 seaplane hard landing in New York City’s East River

A Kodiak 100 seaplane made a hard landing in New York City’s East River, triggering a multi-agency response. NYC fire officials and NYPD reported eight people were rescued, including the pilot, with only minor injuries reported by responders.

Simple Flying • Luke Diaz

8 Rescued As Kodiak 100 Seaplane Makes Hard Landing In New York's East River

CNN • Ileya Robinson-Williams

Small plane makes hard landing in New York’s East River

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2026-07-05T17:59:16.207640-07:00

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Frontier Airlines

Frontier Beginning Service This Week on Eight Routes Previously Operated by Spirit Airlines

By Frontier Airlines: DENVER – July 5, 2026 – Frontier Airlines (Nasdaq: ULCC) is launching eight new routes previously operated by Spirit Airlines this week.

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Frontier Airlines Picks up Eight Previous Spirit Airlines Routes

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Frontier Airlines Steps In to Launch Eight Former Spirit Airlines Routes

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2026-07-05T07:15:25.541069-07:00

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ch-aviation • Ana Sesar

Republic Airways appoints new President and Chief Executive Officer

By ch-aviation: Republic Airlines (Delta Connection) Embraer E175,.

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2026-07-05T18:29:42.609465-07:00

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Wall Street Journal • Andrew Tangel, Micah Maidenberg, Natalie Andrews

NASA Leader Flew His Vintage Jet at DC Air Show Over FAA Objections

By Wall Street Journal: The regulator initially denied Jared Isaacman’s request to fly in the Freedom 250 celebration, calling the aircraft too dangerous for densely populated areas.

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2026-07-05T16:28:51.788699-07:00

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Bloomberg • Kate Duffy

EasyJet Agrees to Castlelake’s £5.2 Billion Takeover Offer

By Bloomberg: EasyJet Plc agreed in principle to a takeover offer of more than £5 billion from Castlelake LP, which swooped in as the UK budget carrier was reeling from soaring jet fuel prices and suppressed demand after the Iran war.

Reuters

UK budget airline easyJet ready to accept $7.3 billion takeover bid from Castlelake

Dj's Aviation

easyJet Confirms $7.3 Billion Takeover

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2026-07-05T09:44:18.478242-07:00

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Asia-Pacific Private Jet Owners are Redefining What They Expect From an Aircraft Registry

By Aviation Source: As business aviation across Asia-Pacific becomes increasingly international, aircraft registration is evolving from an administrative requirement into a strategic business decision.

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2026-07-05T15:43:54.943807-07:00

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Aviation Source • Len Varley

STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA SILVER: Airbus Hands Over Stunning A350-1000 in Toulouse

By Aviation Source: Taiwan's premium carrier STARLUX Airlines has taken delivery of the STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA SILVER A350-1000 at the Airbus facility in Toulouse, France.

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2026-07-04T23:31:24.656785-07:00

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Aviacionline • Pablo Diaz

United Airlines' 'cursed' Boeing 787-9 grounded again by TCAS failure after returning from Boeing repairs

By Aviacionline: A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring the new 'Elevated' interiors — including Polaris Business Class suites and Polaris Studios — was returned to Boeing due to recurring failures.

Also: Aviation Source

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2026-07-04T13:46:27.095431-07:00

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Eight rescued after Kodiak 100 seaplane hard landing in New York City’s East River

8 Rescued As Kodiak 100 Seaplane Makes Hard Landing In New York's East River

Small plane makes hard landing in New York’s East River

Frontier Beginning Service This Week on Eight Routes Previously Operated by Spirit Airlines

Frontier Airlines Picks up Eight Previous Spirit Airlines Routes

Frontier Airlines Steps In to Launch Eight Former Spirit Airlines Routes

Republic Airways appoints new President and Chief Executive Officer

NASA Leader Flew His Vintage Jet at DC Air Show Over FAA Objections

EasyJet Agrees to Castlelake’s £5.2 Billion Takeover Offer

UK budget airline easyJet ready to accept $7.3 billion takeover bid from Castlelake

easyJet Confirms $7.3 Billion Takeover

Asia-Pacific Private Jet Owners are Redefining What They Expect From an Aircraft Registry

STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA SILVER: Airbus Hands Over Stunning A350-1000 in Toulouse

United Airlines' 'cursed' Boeing 787-9 grounded again by TCAS failure after returning from Boeing repairs

Republic Airways appoints new President and Chief Executive Officer

Their Seaplane Trip From the Hamptons Ends With a Scary 15 Seconds

Frontier Beginning Service This Week on Eight Routes Previously Operated by Spirit Airlines

NASA Leader Flew His Vintage Jet at DC Air Show Over FAA Objections

Asia-Pacific Private Jet Owners are Redefining What They Expect From an Aircraft Registry

EasyJet Agrees to Castlelake’s £5.2 Billion Takeover Offer

United's Brand-New 787 Dreamliner That Was Sent Back to Boeing Because it Kept Breaking Has Been Grounded Just Days After Being 'Fixed'

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