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K2 Airways Cargo Boeing 737-400F disappears off Pakistan coast after rapid descent; 5 crew missing

A K2 Airways Cargo Boeing 737-400F (AP-BOI) went missing over the Arabian Sea after rapidly descending and losing contact with air traffic controllers during the Sharjah–Karachi route. Reports say ADS-B indicated a possible crash; the aircraft was overdue in Karachi and has not been located.

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2026-07-07T13:17:57.368975-07:00

FlightGlobal

Kyrgyz authorities suspend TezJet after MD-83 landing-gear collapse at Bishkek Manas during taxi; investigation underway

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2026-07-07T12:29:11.854517-07:00

eVTOL Insights

Electra partners with Signature Aviation and UrbanV on eSTOL regional air-mobility infrastructure

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2026-07-07T05:14:29.644526-07:00

Flying Magazine

NTSB final report finds custom counterweight plug failure drove elevator jam and loss of control in Rob Holland accident

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2026-07-06T12:13:55.164733-07:00

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Associated Press

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K2 Airways Cargo Boeing 737-400F disappears off Pakistan coast after rapid descent; 5 crew missing A K2 Airways Cargo Boeing 737-400F (AP-BOI) went missing over the Arabian Sea after rapidly descending and losing contact with air traffic controllers during the Sharjah–Karachi route. Reports say ADS-B indicated a possible crash; the aircraft was overdue in Karachi and has not been located.

2026-07-07T13:17:57.368975-07:00

K2 Airways Cargo Boeing 737-400F disappears off Pakistan coast after rapid descent; 5 crew missing

FlightGlobal

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Kyrgyz authorities suspend TezJet after MD-83 landing-gear collapse at Bishkek Manas during taxi; investigation underway Kyrgyz civil aviation authorities have temporarily suspended TezJet operations after one of the carrier’s Boeing MD-83s suffered a landing-gear collapse while taxiing for the runway at Bishkek Manas Airport. The move comes about a month after Kyrgyzstan was removed from the EU’s aviation safety blacklist and follows a probe into the event.

2026-07-07T12:29:11.854517-07:00

Kyrgyz authorities suspend TezJet after MD-83 landing-gear collapse at Bishkek Manas during taxi; investigation underway

eVTOL Insights

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Electra partners with Signature Aviation and UrbanV on eSTOL regional air-mobility infrastructure Electra.aero has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with fixed-base operator Signature Aviation and vertiport developer UrbanV to build an end-to-end, point-to-point regional air mobility ecosystem. The plan integrates UrbanV’s next-generation vertiports with Signature’s global network of private aviation terminals, leveraging ultra-short takeoff/landing operations (150 ft).

2026-07-07T05:14:29.644526-07:00

Electra partners with Signature Aviation and UrbanV on eSTOL regional air-mobility infrastructure

Flying Magazine

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NTSB final report finds custom counterweight plug failure drove elevator jam and loss of control in Rob Holland accident The NTSB concluded that a failure of a custom counterweight plug caused a jammed elevator during landing, leading to loss of control in the accident that killed aerobatic pilot Rob Holland. The report frames the event as a component/rigging malfunction with direct flight-control consequences at low altitude.

2026-07-06T12:13:55.164733-07:00

NTSB final report finds custom counterweight plug failure drove elevator jam and loss of control in Rob Holland accident

AINonline

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Bizav safety update: turbine business-jet fatalities largely flat in 1H, but U.S.-registered fatalities ticked up Turbine-powered business aviation accident fatalities were essentially flat in the first half, according to the latest reporting. The broader trend diverged by registry: non-U.S. accidents saw fatalities decline, while U.S.-registered business jet fatalities rose slightly.

2026-07-06T10:15:31.955490-07:00

Bizav safety update: turbine business-jet fatalities largely flat in 1H, but U.S.-registered fatalities ticked up

eVTOL Insights

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Surf Air Mobility and BETA launch electric aircraft trials in Hawai‘i; SkyDrive and Whitesky push eVTOL commercialization in Ind Surf Air Mobility Inc. and BETA Technologies have started an electric aviation demonstration program in Hawai‘i to evaluate the operational, infrastructure, and economic requirements for scaling low-emission interisland cargo and passenger air service. Separately, SkyDrive and helicopter operator Whitesky Aviation held a two-day Jakarta event to advance eVTOL commercial plans in Indonesia.

2026-07-05T23:51:19.270422-07:00

Surf Air Mobility and BETA launch electric aircraft trials in Hawai‘i; SkyDrive and Whitesky push eVTOL commercialization in Ind

Reuters

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Reuters: Probe into Beijing CITIC Tower crash examines flight path, pilot timeline and lingering questions A light aircraft struck Beijing’s CITIC Tower, killing the pilot and injuring 13 people. Reuters reviews the available evidence on the flight path and the pilot’s timeline, highlighting key unanswered questions that remain as authorities investigate what led to the impact.

2026-07-05T23:15:24.100055-07:00

Reuters: Probe into Beijing CITIC Tower crash examines flight path, pilot timeline and lingering questions

Air Data News

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Delta A319 reportedly hit by fireworks during approach into Chicago Midway Media reports say a Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 landing at Chicago Midway International Airport on July 4 was struck by fireworks shortly before touchdown, with the crew reporting a loud bang. While direct firework strikes on commercial aircraft are rare, the event underscores a real operational safety risk in airport approach corridors.

2026-07-05T22:15:52.675778-07:00

Delta A319 reportedly hit by fireworks during approach into Chicago Midway

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