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Drone strike shuts down Russia’s southern ATC center; 13 airports suspend operations, flights cancelled or delayed

Russia says a Ukrainian drone hit the air traffic control center in Rostov-on-Don, prompting transport authorities to halt flights at 13 airports in southern Russia. The disruptions extended to hundreds of flights, with widespread cancellations and delays reported on Friday morning.

2026-05-08T08:45:02.872307-07:00

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NTSB opens probe after United 767 clipped delivery truck and light pole during landing at Newark

2026-05-04T12:41:54.321070-07:00

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UK mulls rejoining EU airline satnav after airline lobbying

2026-05-06T06:12:30.877121-07:00

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United 767-400ER lands at Newark after striking light pole, truck on New Jersey Turnpike; FAA investigation opened

2026-05-03T16:38:04.279808-07:00

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Drone strike shuts down Russia’s southern ATC center; 13 airports suspend operations, flights cancelled or delayed Russia says a Ukrainian drone hit the air traffic control center in Rostov-on-Don, prompting transport authorities to halt flights at 13 airports in southern Russia. The disruptions extended to hundreds of flights, with widespread cancellations and delays reported on Friday morning.

2026-05-08T08:45:02.872307-07:00

Drone strike shuts down Russia’s southern ATC center; 13 airports suspend operations, flights cancelled or delayed

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UK mulls rejoining EU airline satnav after airline lobbying The UK is considering whether to rejoin the EU’s airline satnav scheme following lobbying by airlines. The decision would determine how UK aircraft navigation services align with EU aviation standards and the commercial/regulatory terms carriers face for equipped operations.

2026-05-06T06:12:30.877121-07:00

UK mulls rejoining EU airline satnav after airline lobbying

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NTSB opens probe after United 767 clipped delivery truck and light pole during landing at Newark NTSB investigators have arrived at Newark International Airport to investigate a serious occurrence involving a United Airlines Boeing 767 that struck a delivery truck and a light pole while landing Sunday afternoon. United said the aircraft landed safely and taxied to the gate, with no injuries to passengers or crew.

2026-05-04T12:41:54.321070-07:00

NTSB opens probe after United 767 clipped delivery truck and light pole during landing at Newark

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Suriname faces ATC staffing shortages that escalate into a national aviation crisis A reported air traffic control staffing shortage in Suriname has escalated into a national crisis, disrupting the conditions needed to safely and efficiently manage air traffic. The disruption is highlighted in aviation reporting and data coverage, with knock-on implications for carrier schedules and airport operations.

2026-05-04T11:09:34.389327-07:00

Suriname faces ATC staffing shortages that escalate into a national aviation crisis

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Dubai (DXB) manages ballistic-missile missile-warning airspace curbs; authorities designate four special corridors as UAE airspa Emergency alerts tied to reported inbound ballistic missile attacks heavily disrupted Dubai International (DXB) flight operations, constraining schedules and airspace capacity. UAE authorities then moved toward reopening, scaling up connectivity via designated special corridors as DXB positions for recovery after restrictions were lifted.

2026-05-04T09:57:48.468939-07:00

Dubai (DXB) manages ballistic-missile missile-warning airspace curbs; authorities designate four special corridors as UAE airspa

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United 767-400ER lands at Newark after striking light pole, truck on New Jersey Turnpike; FAA investigation opened US investigators are probing an incident in which a United Airlines Boeing 767-400ER on approach to Newark Liberty International Airport struck a light pole and a nearby delivery truck outside the airport perimeter. The aircraft landed safely, and the FAA says the event is under investigation.

2026-05-03T16:38:04.279808-07:00

United 767-400ER lands at Newark after striking light pole, truck on New Jersey Turnpike; FAA investigation opened

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Air India to cut ~100 flights/day from June, expand schedule reductions through July 2026 as jet-fuel spike and West Asia airspa Air India plans to reduce about 100 daily services starting in June, with further long-haul schedule trimming through July 2026 as surging turbine fuel prices and West Asia airspace restrictions make routes unprofitable. The May 7 board meeting will assess FY26 financials, cost cuts including unbundling meals and lounge access, and CEO succession.

2026-05-02T18:32:22.361639-07:00

Air India to cut ~100 flights/day from June, expand schedule reductions through July 2026 as jet-fuel spike and West Asia airspa

The National UAE

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UAE GCAA lifts all Iran-war-related flight restrictions; UAE air navigation returns to normal The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has lifted all precautionary flight restrictions and confirmed a full resumption of normal air navigation operations across UAE airspace. The regulator says the change follows a comprehensive assessment of operational and security conditions and coordination with relevant authorities, allowing airlines to restore pre-restriction schedules.

2026-05-02T06:09:46.447740-07:00

UAE GCAA lifts all Iran-war-related flight restrictions; UAE air navigation returns to normal

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Drone strike shuts down Russia’s southern ATC center; 13 airports suspend operations, flights cancelled or delayed

NTSB opens probe after United 767 clipped delivery truck and light pole during landing at Newark

UK mulls rejoining EU airline satnav after airline lobbying

United 767-400ER lands at Newark after striking light pole, truck on New Jersey Turnpike; FAA investigation opened

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