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FAA and DOT expand hybrid-electric and autonomous aircraft pilots while Electra’s EL9 hybrid-electric “ultra short” design moves

The FAA has formally established a certification basis for Electra’s EL9 Ultra Short, closing out the prior G-1 Issue Paper and advancing the nine-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft toward type certification. Separately, DOT’s multistate electric and autonomous aircraft trials are set to expand to more states and increasingly complex operations, alongside early landing/vertiport preparation in NYC and LA.

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2026-07-10T05:16:14.930047-07:00

New York Times

Bahamas grounds Flamingo Air after deadly small-plane crash on major island

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2026-07-10T17:15:49.002799-07:00

AeroTime

Pentagon lifts suspensions for eight South Carolina Army National Guard AH-64 Apache pilots after July 4 low beach flyover

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2026-07-10T04:15:57.673675-07:00

AeroTime

AMAC Aerospace to launch AMAC Academy—EASA Part-147 approved training for licensed aircraft maintenance engineers from Jan. 2027

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2026-07-10T05:16:03.640164-07:00

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Flying Magazine

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Pentagon review clears eight AH-64 Apache pilots after low-altitude beach flights in South Carolina Eight pilots of AH-64 Apache helicopters were suspended following flights low over a beach in South Carolina. The Pentagon subsequently reviewed the incident and lifted the suspensions, according to reporting tied to the service’s review process.

2026-07-11T05:14:04.654961-07:00

Pentagon review clears eight AH-64 Apache pilots after low-altitude beach flights in South Carolina

New York Times

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Bahamas grounds Flamingo Air after deadly small-plane crash on major island The Bahamas government temporarily grounded Flamingo Air after a small aircraft crash on one of the islands left 10 people dead, with officials reporting one survivor. The incident occurred during national independence celebrations, prompting an immediate safety response and suspension of flights.

2026-07-10T17:15:49.002799-07:00

Bahamas grounds Flamingo Air after deadly small-plane crash on major island

FlightGlobal

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Flamingo Air grounded after Bahamas crash kills 10 A twin-engine Cessna 402C operated by Flamingo Air crashed in the Bahamas shortly after takeoff from Lynden Pindling International Airport, killing all 10 people onboard. Bahamian aviation authorities immediately suspended the airline’s operating certificate as investigators assess the circumstances.

2026-07-10T13:44:44.097955-07:00

Flamingo Air grounded after Bahamas crash kills 10

The War Zone

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Some U.S. Navy fighter pilots in training still require E-2 carrier qualification as naval aviation training pipeline shifts A portion of U.S. Navy fighter pilots—along with foreign student pilots—still must complete carrier qualifications while the broader naval aviation training landscape is set to undergo major changes. The process remains a gating requirement even as the service prepares for upcoming adjustments to how pilots are trained for carrier operations.

2026-07-10T13:16:20.995855-07:00

Some U.S. Navy fighter pilots in training still require E-2 carrier qualification as naval aviation training pipeline shifts

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Air Greenland selects PAL Aerospace to modify two DHC-8-Q200s for UN IMO Maritime Domain Awareness defense operations Air Greenland has chosen PAL Aerospace to modify two DHC-8-Q200 aircraft for military operations, supporting the United Nations International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Domain Awareness programme. The work is intended to adapt the platform for defense-related maritime surveillance tasks for Air Greenland.

2026-07-10T09:16:42.543339-07:00

Air Greenland selects PAL Aerospace to modify two DHC-8-Q200s for UN IMO Maritime Domain Awareness defense operations

AeroTime

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Typhoon Bavi disrupts Taiwan and Hong Kong air travel; Vietnam Airlines revises 10–11 July flights Typhoon Bavi’s approach to Taiwan has triggered broad airline disruption, including dozens of cancellations across Taiwan and Hong Kong for 10–11 July. Vietnam Airlines also adjusted multiple flights over the same dates to prioritize passenger and crew safety amid route impacts spanning Taiwan, Japan, and mainland China.

2026-07-10T06:44:28.772211-07:00

Typhoon Bavi disrupts Taiwan and Hong Kong air travel; Vietnam Airlines revises 10–11 July flights

The Air Current

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FAA and DOT expand hybrid-electric and autonomous aircraft pilots while Electra’s EL9 hybrid-electric “ultra short” design moves The FAA has formally established a certification basis for Electra’s EL9 Ultra Short, closing out the prior G-1 Issue Paper and advancing the nine-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft toward type certification. Separately, DOT’s multistate electric and autonomous aircraft trials are set to expand to more states and increasingly complex operations, alongside early landing/vertiport preparation in NYC and LA.

2026-07-10T05:16:14.930047-07:00

FAA and DOT expand hybrid-electric and autonomous aircraft pilots while Electra’s EL9 hybrid-electric “ultra short” design moves

AeroTime

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AMAC Aerospace to launch AMAC Academy—EASA Part-147 approved training for licensed aircraft maintenance engineers from Jan. 2027 AMAC Aerospace says it will open AMAC Academy, an EASA Part-147 approved aircraft maintenance training program, beginning in January 2027 at EuroAirport. The academy is positioned to build a pipeline of licensed aircraft maintenance engineers, with hands-on training alongside aircraft in AMAC’s maintenance facilities.

2026-07-10T05:16:03.640164-07:00

AMAC Aerospace to launch AMAC Academy—EASA Part-147 approved training for licensed aircraft maintenance engineers from Jan. 2027

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