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• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
South Korean police referred seven transport ministry officials to prosecutors over allegedly misleading information about the condition of Muan airport’s localizer, which the Jeju Air flight struck before crashing on Dec. 29, 2024. The allegations add a potential accountability dimension to the fatal accident investigation.
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The FAA said it is inclined to support JetBlue’s acquisition of 22 former Spirit Airlines slots at New York-LaGuardia, finding the proposed sale in the public interest because it would preserve low-fare competition at the constrained airport. The decision remains tentative.
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Kenya’s aviation workers called off a two-day strike after reaching a return-to-work agreement with the government and aviation authorities. The action disrupted flights at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and other major airports, causing delays, cancellations and long passenger queues across the country.
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South Korean police referred seven transport ministry officials to prosecutors over allegedly misleading information about the condition of Muan airport’s localizer, which the Jeju Air flight struck before crashing on Dec. 29, 2024. The allegations add a potential accountability dimension to the fatal accident investigation.
Investigators found that a missing piece of equipment on a fire truck contributed to March’s deadly collision with an Air Canada Express jet at LaGuardia. Rescue vehicles at LaGuardia and JFK will now receive tracking systems, underscoring continuing scrutiny of airport emergency-response procedures.
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Two Airlink Embraer regional jets flew in close formation an estimated 45 feet above Cape Town’s DHL Stadium before a South Africa–New Zealand rugby Test, drawing cheers from 56,000 spectators and renewed scrutiny over low-altitude operations. Airlink said the maneuver involved careful, precise planning.
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Airports across the United States are preparing for the arrival of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, raising questions about whether existing airport infrastructure and power systems can support the next phase of advanced air mobility.
United CEO Scott Kirby argues that American Airlines reducing its O’Hare presence would be good for Chicagoland, where United and American maintain competing hubs. The assessment reflects the strategic importance of Chicago’s two-hub system, but the view that a meaningful American retreat is imminent remains unrealistic.
Industrial action by aviation workers, including air-traffic controllers, has caused hours-long delays at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and disrupted Kenya Airways and partner flights across multiple routes. The renewed strike has stranded thousands of travelers and raised fresh concerns about regional connectivity through East Africa’s key aviation hub.
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