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GPS jamming hits RAF Falcon 900LX during Estonia border flight, forcing transition to backup navigation

An RAF Royal Air Force Falcon 900LX reportedly encountered GPS signal jamming on a flight from Estonia, suspected to involve Russia. The disruption lasted about three hours, during which the aircraft switched to backup navigation before GPS service resumed.

2026-05-26T10:22:05.980799-07:00

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United Airlines pilot threatened FBI involvement after passengers flagged an antisemitic in-flight Wi-Fi hotspot name

2026-05-25T09:26:10.914778-07:00

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Von der Leyen to meet in Lithuania over Baltic drone airspace incursions

2026-05-24T13:05:13.517117-07:00

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Sinkhole near LaGuardia Runway 4/22 shuts part of airport operations, triggers cancellations and delays

2026-05-20T12:09:47.010329-07:00

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GPS jamming hits RAF Falcon 900LX during Estonia border flight, forcing transition to backup navigation An RAF Royal Air Force Falcon 900LX reportedly encountered GPS signal jamming on a flight from Estonia, suspected to involve Russia. The disruption lasted about three hours, during which the aircraft switched to backup navigation before GPS service resumed.

2026-05-26T10:22:05.980799-07:00

GPS jamming hits RAF Falcon 900LX during Estonia border flight, forcing transition to backup navigation

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Kaliningrad’s Khrabrovo briefly closed after first drone-danger alert for Russia’s exclave since 2022 Khrabrovo Airport in Kaliningrad temporarily halted flights after the Russian exclave issued its first drone-danger alert since 2022, indicating a renewed, localized unmanned-aircraft threat posture. The alert triggered immediate airport operational disruption, mirroring recent regional drone-alert practices in the Baltics.

2026-05-26T07:03:54.670236-07:00

Kaliningrad’s Khrabrovo briefly closed after first drone-danger alert for Russia’s exclave since 2022

Vertical Mag

Unifly selected to support Malaysia’s ClearPath UAS TMS via national UTM platform Unifly has been chosen as the technology partner for Malaysia’s operational UTM platform under the ClearPath UAS TMS Programme, in collaboration with Datasonic Technologies Sdn. Bhd. The selection is positioned as a key step in building and deploying national UAS traffic management capabilities.

2026-05-26T05:31:56.576609-07:00

Unifly selected to support Malaysia’s ClearPath UAS TMS via national UTM platform

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

United Airlines pilot threatened FBI involvement after passengers flagged an antisemitic in-flight Wi-Fi hotspot name A United Airlines pilot reportedly threatened to call the FBI and have passengers’ phones searched after travelers noticed an antisemitic name tied to the aircraft’s in-flight Wi-Fi hotspot. The incident raised an immediate security concern focused on how onboard connectivity identifiers are displayed and monitored.

2026-05-25T09:26:10.914778-07:00

United Airlines pilot threatened FBI involvement after passengers flagged an antisemitic in-flight Wi-Fi hotspot name

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Von der Leyen to meet in Lithuania over Baltic drone airspace incursions European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to travel to Lithuania for talks on the unfolding drone crisis after the Baltic states flagged multiple airspace incursions. The discussions follow a recent pattern of radar-detected unmanned threats triggering NATO counter-UAS responses and air-traffic disruption measures.

2026-05-24T13:05:13.517117-07:00

Von der Leyen to meet in Lithuania over Baltic drone airspace incursions

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MHI RJ Aviation Group readies ADS-B In retrofit for North American CRJ fleet amid potential US mandate MHI RJ Aviation Group says it is prepared to retrofit the North American CRJ regional jet fleet with ADS-B In “traffic situational awareness” technology, a capability it expects could be mandated for aircraft operating in the US. The OEM-backed retrofit offering aims to help operators avoid forced retirement as equipage timelines tighten.

2026-05-22T10:56:10.147843-07:00

MHI RJ Aviation Group readies ADS-B In retrofit for North American CRJ fleet amid potential US mandate

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FAA’s Bedford calls for AI/ML to optimize airspace and scheduling as agency charts a future-facing modernization path FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford outlined a vision to move the agency “into the future,” emphasizing the use of AI and machine learning to improve how airspace is managed and how scheduling decisions are made. The remarks position AI-enabled ATC as a central element of the agency’s modernization trajectory.

2026-05-22T10:11:10.534491-07:00

FAA’s Bedford calls for AI/ML to optimize airspace and scheduling as agency charts a future-facing modernization path

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United flight diverts to Washington Dulles after passenger allegedly tries to open cabin door at 30,000–36,000 feet A United Airlines Newark-to-Guatemala City flight was forced to divert to Washington Dulles after a passenger allegedly attempted to open a cabin door while the aircraft was cruising over the US East Coast. The incident was followed by an onboard assault on another traveler, per air traffic control audio.

2026-05-21T22:06:11.248730-07:00

United flight diverts to Washington Dulles after passenger allegedly tries to open cabin door at 30,000–36,000 feet

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GPS jamming hits RAF Falcon 900LX during Estonia border flight, forcing transition to backup navigation

United Airlines pilot threatened FBI involvement after passengers flagged an antisemitic in-flight Wi-Fi hotspot name

Von der Leyen to meet in Lithuania over Baltic drone airspace incursions

Sinkhole near LaGuardia Runway 4/22 shuts part of airport operations, triggers cancellations and delays

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