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The Guardian • Jakub Krupa

Denmark links Copenhagen and Oslo shutdowns to suspected drone attack; suggests Russian connection

Denmark says multiple large drone sightings forced Copenhagen Airport to shut down and disrupted operations at Oslo Gardermoen, with investigators probing three vessels as potential launch sites. The Danish prime minister called the incident an "attack" and suggested a possible Russian connection amid suspicions of professional operators.

2025-09-23T00:56:37.771124-07:00

FlightGlobal

Near-miss at Nice: Nouvelair A320 came within 3 metres of easyJet A320 during go-around on 21 Sep

2025-09-22T10:49:10.759071-07:00

Reuters

India's Supreme Court orders review of AAIB probe into Air India AI171 Ahmedabad crash, calls report 'irresponsible'

2025-09-22T00:24:41.793786-07:00

Bloomberg

Super Typhoon Ragasa prompts 500 Cathay cancellations; HKIA braces for up to 700 flight cuts

2025-09-21T18:33:56.505861-07:00

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SDA pauses Navigation Layer PNT work, risking alternate‑GPS capability The Space Development Agency is re-evaluating and effectively suspending positioning, navigation and timing work for upcoming satellite tranches amid budget constraints, putting a planned Navigation Layer — designed to locate GPS jammers and provide alternate PNT signals — at risk. The move reduces near‑term options to counter escalating GNSS interference.

2025-09-23T11:52:20.521599-07:00

SDA pauses Navigation Layer PNT work, risking alternate‑GPS capability

The Business Journals

Lightning strike sparks fire at Spirit AeroSystems Wichita fabrication plant; damage under assessment A lightning strike started a fire at Spirit AeroSystems' fabrication plant in Wichita, and the company is assessing the extent of damage to the facility. Details on affected areas, production impact and repair timelines remain under assessment as officials evaluate the site.

2025-09-23T10:57:21.143013-07:00

Lightning strike sparks fire at Spirit AeroSystems Wichita fabrication plant; damage under assessment

AINonline

EASA approves QCM STC for Gogo Galileo HDX on Bombardier Global jets; Skyside Global 5000 first install EASA has approved a QCM-designed STC to install Gogo's Galileo HDX satellite terminal on Bombardier Global business jets, enabling an aftermarket LEO broadband retrofit for European-registered Globals and opening a clear certification pathway for MROs and operators. Skyside's Global 5000 is the first to receive the installation.

2025-09-23T09:44:29.983193-07:00

EASA approves QCM STC for Gogo Galileo HDX on Bombardier Global jets; Skyside Global 5000 first install

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Flight attendants allege FAA safety violations on Avelo’s ICE deportation flights Flight attendants at Avelo Airlines allege the carrier is failing to comply with FAA safety regulations during deportation flights operated for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, raising concerns about in‑flight procedures and regulatory oversight. The claims focus on Avelo’s ICE‑chartered operations rather than its commercial passenger services.

2025-09-23T08:37:16.032403-07:00

Flight attendants allege FAA safety violations on Avelo’s ICE deportation flights

stattimes.com

Mammoth completes final 777-200LRMF flight tests, to file FAA STC package this month Mammoth Freighters' converted Boeing 777-200LRMF has finished its final onboard flight tests and will continue flights for a further week to 10 days while compiling data. The company plans to submit its full STC test reports to the FAA before month-end, advancing certification and fleet deployment steps.

2025-09-23T08:29:27.332974-07:00

Mammoth completes final 777-200LRMF flight tests, to file FAA STC package this month

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Sweden, Poland and Lithuania vow to shoot down Russian aircraft after Baltic incursions; Trump backs 'shoot-down' stance Sweden, Poland and Lithuania warned they will shoot down Russian aircraft that violate their airspace after a series of Baltic-region incursions, prompting emergency U.N. consultations. President Trump publicly urged NATO members to adopt the same posture, saying U.S. involvement would “depend on the circumstance.”

2025-09-23T07:48:28.100654-07:00

Sweden, Poland and Lithuania vow to shoot down Russian aircraft after Baltic incursions; Trump backs 'shoot-down' stance

thetimes.com

UK to deploy quantum magnetometer network to protect satellites, power grids and aviation from extreme space weather The UK will deploy a network of quantum magnetometers to monitor extreme solar storms that can disrupt power grids, damage satellite electronics and interfere with aviation navigation and communications. The ground-based sensors aim to provide faster, higher-fidelity geomagnetic measurements to improve warnings and protect critical infrastructure.

2025-09-23T07:00:25.410037-07:00

UK to deploy quantum magnetometer network to protect satellites, power grids and aviation from extreme space weather

koreatimes.co.kr

KF-16 runway excursion at Chungju Air Base; no casualties reported A KF-16 fighter jet went off a runway at an air base in the central city of Chungju on Tuesday, Sept. 23, the South Korean Air Force said, according to Yonhap. The service reported no casualties from the runway excursion.

2025-09-23T06:15:10.779678-07:00

KF-16 runway excursion at Chungju Air Base; no casualties reported

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