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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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U.S. warns Ireland: June 5 deadline to resolve proposed Dublin flight cap or face retaliation

2026-05-08T08:07:29.448097-07:00

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Ryanair to close Thessaloniki base in late 4Q26

2026-05-08T06:33:02.589193-07:00

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Myanmar runway-sidestep incident: ATR 72-600 brake failure cited after taxiing loss of control struck Airbus A319 at Yangon

2026-05-08T05:30:52.729591-07:00

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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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U.S. warns Ireland: June 5 deadline to resolve proposed Dublin flight cap or face retaliation The U.S. Department of Transportation has given the Irish government until June 5 to settle a dispute over a proposed flight cap at Dublin Airport. If unresolved, the U.S. signals it could pursue retaliatory action, after airlines argued the environmental measures breach U.S.-Europe Open Skies commitments.

2026-05-08T08:07:29.448097-07:00

U.S. warns Ireland: June 5 deadline to resolve proposed Dublin flight cap or face retaliation

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Ryanair to close Thessaloniki base in late 4Q26 Ryanair plans to shut its Thessaloniki base in late 4Q26, removing aircraft and reducing its local operating footprint from that period. The move follows the carrier’s recent base and capacity adjustments at other European airports.

2026-05-08T06:33:02.589193-07:00

Ryanair to close Thessaloniki base in late 4Q26

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Myanmar runway-sidestep incident: ATR 72-600 brake failure cited after taxiing loss of control struck Airbus A319 at Yangon Myanmar investigators say an ATR 72-600 taxiing at Yangon on 20 April 2026 lost control after a brake system failure, resulting in a strike on an Airbus A319. Video prompted the disclosure, with authorities issuing preliminary findings to document the sequence leading to the impact.

2026-05-08T05:30:52.729591-07:00

Myanmar runway-sidestep incident: ATR 72-600 brake failure cited after taxiing loss of control struck Airbus A319 at Yangon

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SkyDrive launches Japan’s first eVTOL vertiport consortium in Osaka for commercial operations and joint use SkyDrive says it has formed Japan’s first consortium to enable the commercial operation and joint usage of an eVTOL vertiport in Osaka. The company positioned the move as a practical next step beyond public exposure—leveraging the momentum from Osaka Expo 2025 to accelerate commercialisation plans.

2026-05-08T03:58:50.146118-07:00

SkyDrive launches Japan’s first eVTOL vertiport consortium in Osaka for commercial operations and joint use

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Emirates unveils UAE-flag livery on A380 aircraft A6-EVG Emirates has unveiled a special Airbus A380 livery featuring a large UAE flag across the fuselage on aircraft A6-EVG. The redesign leans on national symbolism and pride as part of a new, high-visibility visual identity for one of the carrier’s iconic A380s.

2026-05-08T03:56:41.638923-07:00

Emirates unveils UAE-flag livery on A380 aircraft A6-EVG

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Colombia C-130 crash probe: preliminary findings link obstacle collision to engine power loss; recommends clearing runway-end tr Preliminary findings in a probe of a fatal Colombian Air Force C-130 crash indicate the aircraft lost power in its left-hand engines after colliding with an obstacle. Investigators’ recommendations include removing trees at the end of the runway to reduce the risk of similar excursions and impacts.

2026-05-07T23:50:13.846751-07:00

Colombia C-130 crash probe: preliminary findings link obstacle collision to engine power loss; recommends clearing runway-end tr

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Israel seeks alternative low-cost carrier for Tel Aviv Ben Gurion after stalled talks with Wizz Air Israel’s government is looking for other carriers to assume the role of a “local” low-cost operator based at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion, after discussions with Wizz Air have repeatedly stalled. The move comes as operators continue to adjust networks and capacity under the heightened regional security environment.

2026-05-07T23:30:02.182870-07:00

Israel seeks alternative low-cost carrier for Tel Aviv Ben Gurion after stalled talks with Wizz Air

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

U.S. warns Ireland: June 5 deadline to resolve proposed Dublin flight cap or face retaliation

Ryanair to close Thessaloniki base in late 4Q26

Myanmar runway-sidestep incident: ATR 72-600 brake failure cited after taxiing loss of control struck Airbus A319 at Yangon

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