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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.

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

New York Times

Kodiak 100 seaplane makes hard landing on New York’s East River; left float breaks, eight rescued

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2026-07-05T17:59:16.207640-07:00

eVTOL Insights

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

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

Reuters

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

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

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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

New York Times

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Kodiak 100 seaplane makes hard landing on New York’s East River; left float breaks, eight rescued A privately operated Kodiak 100 seaplane made a hard landing on New York City’s East River, with bystanders reporting alarm as the water conditions proved unforgiving. The left float reportedly broke; eight people—including the pilot—were rescued, with only minor injuries reported.

2026-07-05T17:59:16.207640-07:00

Kodiak 100 seaplane makes hard landing on New York’s East River; left float breaks, eight rescued

Air Data News

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Boeing validates 737 MAX 10 autoland in extreme crosswinds during Midland, Texas certification flights Boeing released footage from 737 MAX 10 certification campaign flights in Midland, Texas, showing autoland testing in strong crosswinds with gusty, near-operational-limit wind conditions. The work is aimed at validating the autoland system’s capability and robustness under extreme crosswind scenarios.

2026-07-03T10:14:02.030940-07:00

Boeing validates 737 MAX 10 autoland in extreme crosswinds during Midland, Texas certification flights

Flying Magazine

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U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk makes emergency water landing in Arabian Sea; 3 crew recovered, 1 missing A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush conducted an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea. Naval Forces Central Command says three crew members were recovered alive and are stable, while search and rescue continues for a fourth crewman who remains missing.

2026-07-02T09:16:54.640676-07:00

U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk makes emergency water landing in Arabian Sea; 3 crew recovered, 1 missing

FlightGlobal

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Inquiry into wet-leased Dash 8-400 overrunning incident at Guernsey probes crew challenge failures An investigation into a wet-leased Dash 8-400 turboprop incident at Guernsey examines why junior crew members did not challenge the captain. The report notes the aircraft was floated and landed well before the point where it later overran, raising questions about decision-making and cockpit communication.

2026-07-02T03:45:17.755561-07:00

Inquiry into wet-leased Dash 8-400 overrunning incident at Guernsey probes crew challenge failures

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