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JetBlue reports drone strike on approach/landing at JFK; FAA investigates

A JetBlue pilot reported that his aircraft hit a drone while landing at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, with the FAA confirming the incident. The report follows recent drone-spotting by another crew during approach to a nearby airport, raising continued operational and safety concerns around low-altitude drone activity.

2026-06-29T09:40:08.076899-07:00

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Malaysia extends Ocean Infinity contract for MH370 wreck search through June 30, 2027

2026-06-29T01:25:31.869783-07:00

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Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed

2026-06-28T05:56:42.993570-07:00

Reuters

Saudi Aramco Leonardo AW139 helicopter crash near Ras Tanura kills all 14 on board; investigation launched

2026-06-28T04:57:38.094200-07:00

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JetBlue reports drone strike on approach/landing at JFK; FAA investigates A JetBlue pilot reported that his aircraft hit a drone while landing at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, with the FAA confirming the incident. The report follows recent drone-spotting by another crew during approach to a nearby airport, raising continued operational and safety concerns around low-altitude drone activity.

2026-06-29T09:40:08.076899-07:00

JetBlue reports drone strike on approach/landing at JFK; FAA investigates

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Malaysia extends Ocean Infinity contract for MH370 wreck search through June 30, 2027 Malaysia has extended its agreement with deep-sea search specialist Ocean Infinity for another year to locate the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in the Indian Ocean. The extended term runs until June 2027, with the government citing its commitment to provide closure for passengers’ next of kin.

2026-06-29T01:25:31.869783-07:00

Malaysia extends Ocean Infinity contract for MH370 wreck search through June 30, 2027

Bloomberg

Beijing skyscraper crash spotlights controlled-airspace safeguards near Xi Jinping-area A small aircraft crash into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper has triggered scrutiny of the capital’s controlled airspace over politically sensitive locations, with observers questioning the safeguards in place. Authorities moved quickly to manage the site and wider operating environment following the Friday impact.

2026-06-28T07:40:18.856275-07:00

Beijing skyscraper crash spotlights controlled-airspace safeguards near Xi Jinping-area

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Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed A German-registered Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter went down moments after departing Nancy-Essey Airport while conducting a skydiving flight near Tomblaine. French transport minister Philippe Tabarot said the crash resulted in 11 fatalities: the pilot, five instructors, and five jumpers.

2026-06-28T05:56:42.993570-07:00

Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed

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Saudi Aramco Leonardo AW139 helicopter crash near Ras Tanura kills all 14 on board; investigation launched A Saudi Aramco-operated Leonardo AW139 helicopter crashed Sunday morning near Ras Tanura in eastern Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 passengers aboard, according to the Saudi Ministry of Energy and state media. Authorities say investigations are under way to determine the cause, as Aramco had restarted crude oil loadings at the Ras Tanura terminal Friday after a nearly four-month halt.

2026-06-28T04:57:38.094200-07:00

Saudi Aramco Leonardo AW139 helicopter crash near Ras Tanura kills all 14 on board; investigation launched

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Light aircraft crash damages Beijing’s CITIC Tower; emergency response in CBD A small aircraft crashed into the upper section of Beijing’s 528-meter CITIC Tower, damaging the tower’s top after reports of an impact Friday. Eyewitnesses and social media showed debris and wreckage, as authorities closed the area around the skyscraper and launched a major emergency response. Occupant details were not confirmed.

2026-06-26T07:26:24.183861-07:00

Light aircraft crash damages Beijing’s CITIC Tower; emergency response in CBD

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UK regulators issue urgent warning on rising power-bank overheating and lithium-device fires aboard aircraft British aviation regulators say official statistics show incidents involving overheating lithium battery-powered devices—including power banks—have nearly doubled year-on-year on aircraft. The warning highlights escalating in-flight fire risk from consumer electronics and reinforces the need for tighter passenger and handling controls.

2026-06-26T00:56:25.988201-07:00

UK regulators issue urgent warning on rising power-bank overheating and lithium-device fires aboard aircraft

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FAA investigates viral video allegedly showing Boeing 777 flying inches above runway A viral clip depicting a Boeing 777 executing an extremely low pass near a Texas airport has prompted an FAA review. The footage, which sparked debate over whether the jet narrowly avoided runway contact, is under scrutiny by aviation experts for flight-safety and operational compliance concerns.

2026-06-25T13:07:54.103250-07:00

FAA investigates viral video allegedly showing Boeing 777 flying inches above runway

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JetBlue reports drone strike on approach/landing at JFK; FAA investigates

Malaysia extends Ocean Infinity contract for MH370 wreck search through June 30, 2027

Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed

Saudi Aramco Leonardo AW139 helicopter crash near Ras Tanura kills all 14 on board; investigation launched

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