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Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed

A German-registered Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter went down moments after departing Nancy-Essey Airport while conducting a skydiving flight near Tomblaine. French transport minister Philippe Tabarot said the crash resulted in 11 fatalities: the pilot, five instructors, and five jumpers.

2026-06-28T05:56:42.993570-07:00

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Avianca and LATAM reroute Venezuela ops via Valencia as Caracas Simón Bolívar airport closes after earthquake; Iberia flies resc

2026-06-28T00:26:14.072943-07:00

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Light aircraft crash damages Beijing’s CITIC Tower; emergency response in CBD

2026-06-26T07:26:24.183861-07:00

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Delta launches new EWR–LAX nonstop to challenge United’s and JetBlue’s transcon position (starting Apr 12, 2027)

2026-06-26T12:58:20.909131-07:00

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German Air Force A400M completes nonstop 6,750-nm deployment to Hawaii via aerial refueling from A400M tankers Luftwaffe/Airbus A400M aircraft completed a nonstop 6,750-nm (12,500-km) flight from Wunstorf Air Base to Hawaii, using aerial refueling provided by other A400M aircraft only. The demonstration highlights a new long-range deployment capability for Germany’s military airlift posture.

2026-06-29T00:10:50.647105-07:00

German Air Force A400M completes nonstop 6,750-nm deployment to Hawaii via aerial refueling from A400M tankers

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Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed A German-registered Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter went down moments after departing Nancy-Essey Airport while conducting a skydiving flight near Tomblaine. French transport minister Philippe Tabarot said the crash resulted in 11 fatalities: the pilot, five instructors, and five jumpers.

2026-06-28T05:56:42.993570-07:00

Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed

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China Southern Cargo and China Southern Airlines rack up Boeing 777 freighter commitments, spanning the 777X family and 777F opt Boeing booked another multi-jet widebody freighter deal tied to its 777X family, with additional coverage of China Southern’s cargo and airline-side orders for Boeing 777 freighters. Reported commitments include up to seven 777 cargos with options for more aircraft, alongside references to recent 777F deliveries to China Southern Cargo.

2026-06-28T00:40:08.804247-07:00

China Southern Cargo and China Southern Airlines rack up Boeing 777 freighter commitments, spanning the 777X family and 777F opt

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Avianca and LATAM reroute Venezuela ops via Valencia as Caracas Simón Bolívar airport closes after earthquake; Iberia flies resc Avianca has restored Colombia–Venezuela connectivity by temporarily shifting operations from Caracas to Valencia following the earthquake-driven closure of Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía. LATAM moved 170 rescuers and 100 tons of humanitarian aid to Caracas using passenger and cargo aircraft, while Iberia organized a special flight for rescue teams and supplies.

2026-06-28T00:26:14.072943-07:00

Avianca and LATAM reroute Venezuela ops via Valencia as Caracas Simón Bolívar airport closes after earthquake; Iberia flies resc

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KLM to debut Airbus A350-900 on Amsterdam–Toronto from late August KLM expects to take delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 in late August and plans to launch the aircraft on commercial service between Amsterdam and Toronto. The Canadian city will serve as the launch destination for the airline’s newest long-haul widebody.

2026-06-27T01:40:13.644127-07:00

KLM to debut Airbus A350-900 on Amsterdam–Toronto from late August

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Pre-delivery test flight scrutinizes Qatar Airways Cargo converted Boeing 777-200LR’s low pass near Horseshoe Bay, Texas A video of a converted Boeing 777-200LR freighter operated for final tests before delivery to Qatar Airways Cargo shows a controversial low-height flypast near Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center. Safety authorities could investigate the maneuver for flight-safety and operational compliance.

2026-06-26T14:55:58.743670-07:00

Pre-delivery test flight scrutinizes Qatar Airways Cargo converted Boeing 777-200LR’s low pass near Horseshoe Bay, Texas

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Delta launches new EWR–LAX nonstop to challenge United’s and JetBlue’s transcon position (starting Apr 12, 2027) Delta will add 2x daily nonstop service between Newark (EWR) and Los Angeles (LAX) beginning April 12, 2027, directly targeting one of United’s most valuable markets. The carrier also announced additional network growth, including winter 2026-27 seasonal routes.

2026-06-26T12:58:20.909131-07:00

Delta launches new EWR–LAX nonstop to challenge United’s and JetBlue’s transcon position (starting Apr 12, 2027)

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Light aircraft crash damages Beijing’s CITIC Tower; emergency response in CBD A small aircraft crashed into the upper section of Beijing’s 528-meter CITIC Tower, damaging the tower’s top after reports of an impact Friday. Eyewitnesses and social media showed debris and wreckage, as authorities closed the area around the skyscraper and launched a major emergency response. Occupant details were not confirmed.

2026-06-26T07:26:24.183861-07:00

Light aircraft crash damages Beijing’s CITIC Tower; emergency response in CBD

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Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed

Avianca and LATAM reroute Venezuela ops via Valencia as Caracas Simón Bolívar airport closes after earthquake; Iberia flies resc

Light aircraft crash damages Beijing’s CITIC Tower; emergency response in CBD

Delta launches new EWR–LAX nonstop to challenge United’s and JetBlue’s transcon position (starting Apr 12, 2027)

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