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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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Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority awards AOCs to Fly-Pyatic and Rocket Aviation Services for non-scheduled operations

2026-06-29T10:40:09.474083-07:00

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Vertical Aerospace selects Astronics to supply low-voltage power distribution for Valo eVTOL

2026-06-29T04:43:03.747295-07:00

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Avincis wins nine-year helicopter EMS contract for Stockholm

2026-06-29T05:45:00.785442-07:00

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FAA completes audit for NAS delay/cancellation operations; Wilbur system to improve flight-delay data efficiency The FAA has completed an audit focused on strengthening National Airspace System (NAS) operations related to flight delays and cancellations. The agency will use the Wilbur system to improve how delay data are captured and processed, targeting greater operational visibility and more efficient data handling.

2026-06-29T10:55:58.302548-07:00

FAA completes audit for NAS delay/cancellation operations; Wilbur system to improve flight-delay data efficiency

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Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority awards AOCs to Fly-Pyatic and Rocket Aviation Services for non-scheduled operations Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has awarded air operator certificates (AOCs) to Fly-Pyatic and Rocket Aviation Services, authorizing both to start non-scheduled commercial flight operations in the country. The approvals mark the NCAA’s expansion of licensed operators for ad-hoc service.

2026-06-29T10:40:09.474083-07:00

Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority awards AOCs to Fly-Pyatic and Rocket Aviation Services for non-scheduled operations

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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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FAA and EASA renew cooperative safety efforts, with regular progress reviews At an international safety conference, the FAA and EASA renewed cooperative efforts to address key safety issues and agreed to review progress regularly. Regulators said the renewed mechanism will focus on resolving priority items while maintaining ongoing oversight and coordination.

2026-06-29T09:26:48.839767-07:00

FAA and EASA renew cooperative safety efforts, with regular progress reviews

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Avincis wins nine-year helicopter EMS contract for Stockholm Avincis has been awarded a long-term, nine-year contract to continue providing helicopter emergency medical services in Stockholm. The deal is designed to enhance rapid response capabilities, maintaining the operator’s role in time-critical emergency care for the region.

2026-06-29T05:45:00.785442-07:00

Avincis wins nine-year helicopter EMS contract for Stockholm

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Xplorate Pacific wins CASA approval for heavy BVLOS operations in Australia’s Cooper Basin Xplorate Pacific has secured Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) approval to conduct heavy beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations over the Cooper Basin. The authorization supports round-the-clock monitoring of critical energy corridors, extending surveillance coverage beyond daylight and line-of-sight constraints.

2026-06-29T05:28:29.782961-07:00

Xplorate Pacific wins CASA approval for heavy BVLOS operations in Australia’s Cooper Basin

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Vertical Aerospace selects Astronics to supply low-voltage power distribution for Valo eVTOL Vertical Aerospace has signed a long-term agreement with Astronics Corporation to provide the low-voltage (LV) power distribution system for its Valo eVTOL aircraft. The deal supports Vertical’s certification push by locking in a key electrical subsystem supplier as Valo advances toward regulatory approval.

2026-06-29T04:43:03.747295-07:00

Vertical Aerospace selects Astronics to supply low-voltage power distribution for Valo eVTOL

Ars Technica

NASA’s X-59 “frankenjet” completes quiet-supersonic flight test campaign, aiming for future national tour without sonic boom NASA says its X-59 “frankenjet” test flights are designed to enable quiet supersonic operations by mitigating the sonic boom impact. The agency describes the tests as a stepping stone toward potential follow-on public/region demonstrations, including a future national tour.

2026-06-29T03:41:38.412018-07:00

NASA’s X-59 “frankenjet” completes quiet-supersonic flight test campaign, aiming for future national tour without sonic boom

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

Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority awards AOCs to Fly-Pyatic and Rocket Aviation Services for non-scheduled operations

Vertical Aerospace selects Astronics to supply low-voltage power distribution for Valo eVTOL

Avincis wins nine-year helicopter EMS contract for Stockholm

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