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Airbus says Gulf carriers can rebound from Iran-war disruption

Airbus said it remains optimistic that airlines across the Persian Gulf will work through business disruption tied to the war in Iran and regain their role as a key growth driver for global aviation. The company framed the outlook as a recovery pathway for the region’s carrier demand and capacity momentum.

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2026-07-08T04:29:20.970756-07:00

AeroTime

Saudia 787-9 and Philippine Airlines A320 damaged in NAIA apron incident; investigation launched

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2026-07-08T03:58:57.170201-07:00

Associated Press

K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 cargo freighter missing after navigation issue en route to Karachi

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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

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Bloomberg

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Airbus says Gulf carriers can rebound from Iran-war disruption Airbus said it remains optimistic that airlines across the Persian Gulf will work through business disruption tied to the war in Iran and regain their role as a key growth driver for global aviation. The company framed the outlook as a recovery pathway for the region’s carrier demand and capacity momentum.

2026-07-08T04:29:20.970756-07:00

Airbus says Gulf carriers can rebound from Iran-war disruption

AeroTime

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Saudia 787-9 and Philippine Airlines A320 damaged in NAIA apron incident; investigation launched A ground incident at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) involved a Saudia Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner striking a parked Philippine Airlines Airbus A320-214 during apron operations, damaging both aircraft. Philippine authorities launched an investigation after the accident resulted in one passenger death.

2026-07-08T03:58:57.170201-07:00

Saudia 787-9 and Philippine Airlines A320 damaged in NAIA apron incident; investigation launched

Associated Press

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K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 cargo freighter missing after navigation issue en route to Karachi A Pakistan-registered K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 freighter (AP-BOI) operating as flight KTA1732 from Sharjah to Karachi lost contact with air traffic control after reporting a navigational system problem. Authorities say the aircraft disappeared over the Arabian Sea about 155nm from Karachi and search and rescue efforts are underway, hampered by rough seas.

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

K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 cargo freighter missing after navigation issue en route to Karachi

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-Signature to lay groundwork for eSTOL point-to-point regional air mobility Electric aircraft startup Electra.aero has signed an MOU with fixed-base operator Signature Aviation and vertiport developer UrbanV-Signature to build the infrastructure platform for point-to-point regional travel. The plan centers on next-generation vertiports and a global network of private aviation terminals, supporting Electra’s eSTOL aircraft designed for takeoff/landing in 150 feet.

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

Electra partners with Signature Aviation and UrbanV-Signature to lay groundwork for eSTOL point-to-point regional air mobility

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

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