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JetBlue pilot reports drone strike while landing at JFK; FAA investigates after prior drone sighting in region

A JetBlue crew reported striking a suspected drone while landing at New York JFK on June 29. The FAA said it will investigate, and inspectors found no damage to the aircraft. The incident follows a similar report from a United flight crew encountering a drone on approach to Newark earlier this week.

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United adds winter nonstop Cartagena service from Houston and Washington, starting Dec. 17

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Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority awards AOCs to Fly-Pyatic and Rocket Aviation Services for non-scheduled operations

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Lufthansa Technik breaks ground on 55,000m² MRO facility near Porto, targeting engine-part and component repairs

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United adds winter nonstop Cartagena service from Houston and Washington, starting Dec. 17 United Airlines will launch year-round nonstop flights to Cartagena, Colombia (CTG) from Houston Intercontinental (IAH) and Washington Dulles (IAD) starting Dec. 17, operating four times weekly on Boeing 737 aircraft. The route makes Cartagena United’s third Colombian destination.

2026-06-29T11:27:04.896178-07:00

United adds winter nonstop Cartagena service from Houston and Washington, starting Dec. 17

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Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority awards AOCs to Fly-Pyatic and Rocket Aviation Services for non-scheduled operations Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has awarded air operator certificates (AOCs) to Fly-Pyatic and Rocket Aviation Services, authorizing both to start non-scheduled commercial flight operations in the country. The approvals mark the NCAA’s expansion of licensed operators for ad-hoc service.

2026-06-29T10:40:09.474083-07:00

Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority awards AOCs to Fly-Pyatic and Rocket Aviation Services for non-scheduled operations

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JetBlue pilot reports drone strike while landing at JFK; FAA investigates after prior drone sighting in region A JetBlue crew reported striking a suspected drone while landing at New York JFK on June 29. The FAA said it will investigate, and inspectors found no damage to the aircraft. The incident follows a similar report from a United flight crew encountering a drone on approach to Newark earlier this week.

2026-06-29T09:40:08.076899-07:00

JetBlue pilot reports drone strike while landing at JFK; FAA investigates after prior drone sighting in region

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Lufthansa Technik breaks ground on 55,000m² MRO facility near Porto, targeting engine-part and component repairs Lufthansa Technik has begun construction of a new 55,000m² aircraft maintenance facility in Santa Maria da Feira, south of Porto, Portugal, in a three-digit million-euro project. The site is expected to create up to 700 jobs and move into operations around 2028, with a focus on engine-part and aircraft-component repair.

2026-06-29T07:11:19.889145-07:00

Lufthansa Technik breaks ground on 55,000m² MRO facility near Porto, targeting engine-part and component repairs

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Qantas to add capacity on Melbourne–Tokyo (Narita) route through summer peak 2027 Qantas will increase Melbourne (MEL)–Tokyo Narita (NRT) services, moving from daily operations to 11 flights per week for the December–March period. The airline is also adding more than 45,000 seats across its Tasman network, expanding capacity for Japan and New Zealand demand.

2026-06-29T06:55:35.219583-07:00

Qantas to add capacity on Melbourne–Tokyo (Narita) route through summer peak 2027

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Vietjet seeks Australian regulatory approval to launch a domestic airline operation, challenging the Qantas–Virgin Australia duo Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet is seeking regulatory approval to establish an Australian airline and operate domestic services. If approved, it would be the first international carrier to enter Australia’s domestic market in more than a decade, directly challenging the Qantas and Virgin Australia incumbents.

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Vietjet seeks Australian regulatory approval to launch a domestic airline operation, challenging the Qantas–Virgin Australia duo

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Tanzania plans to open three airports by end-3Q26 after government development projects Passenger operations are expected to begin at three Tanzanian airports by September 2026, following completion of government development projects launched at the start of the decade. The timeline points to a coordinated ramp-up of new airport capacity ahead of the 2026 operating season.

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Tanzania plans to open three airports by end-3Q26 after government development projects

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IATA shows May 2026 air cargo demand up 6% YoY as transpac trade lifts volumes; China Southern Air Cargo books 2 B777-200Fs and IATA reported May 2026 global air cargo demand rose 6.0% year-on-year, with international traffic up 6.5% while capacity increased 1.9%, lifting load factors. Separately, China Southern Air Cargo placed a direct order for two Boeing 777-200Fs and five 777-8Fs, becoming the first confirmed Chinese customer for the 777-8F.

2026-06-29T02:40:18.050748-07:00

IATA shows May 2026 air cargo demand up 6% YoY as transpac trade lifts volumes; China Southern Air Cargo books 2 B777-200Fs and

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JetBlue pilot reports drone strike while landing at JFK; FAA investigates after prior drone sighting in region

United adds winter nonstop Cartagena service from Houston and Washington, starting Dec. 17

Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority awards AOCs to Fly-Pyatic and Rocket Aviation Services for non-scheduled operations

Lufthansa Technik breaks ground on 55,000m² MRO facility near Porto, targeting engine-part and component repairs

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