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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

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

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

Bloomberg

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

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

Associated Press

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

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

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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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FAA issues airworthiness directives for Boeing 737 MAX and 787 in Canada over potential 5G radio interference The FAA issued multiple airworthiness directives covering Boeing 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner aircraft operating in Canadian airspace, citing potential interference from 5G radio waves. The actions underscore continued regulatory pressure on operators to manage spectrum-related avionics compatibility risks while in Canada.

2026-06-26T15:55:50.314196-07:00

FAA issues airworthiness directives for Boeing 737 MAX and 787 in Canada over potential 5G radio interference

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Pre-delivery test flight scrutinizes Qatar Airways Cargo converted Boeing 777-200LR’s low pass near Horseshoe Bay, Texas A video of a converted Boeing 777-200LR freighter operated for final tests before delivery to Qatar Airways Cargo shows a controversial low-height flypast near Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center. Safety authorities could investigate the maneuver for flight-safety and operational compliance.

2026-06-26T14:55:58.743670-07:00

Pre-delivery test flight scrutinizes Qatar Airways Cargo converted Boeing 777-200LR’s low pass near Horseshoe Bay, Texas

Flying Magazine

Airhart Avionics upgrades flight controls from DOS-era software to a modern avionics stack Airhart Avionics says it is moving aircraft flight-control functions out of DOS-era technology, removing legacy barriers to safer, more modern flight-control integration. The effort targets an updated foundation for certification-ready avionics and ongoing evolution of flight-control software and interfaces.

2026-06-26T11:12:20.358984-07:00

Airhart Avionics upgrades flight controls from DOS-era software to a modern avionics stack

Flying Magazine

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FAA to establish Oklahoma City hub for electric and hybrid aircraft research, training, and operational analysis The FAA is building a dedicated facility in Oklahoma City to serve as a hub for research, training, and operational analysis related to electric and hybrid aircraft—aimed at accelerating how the agency develops knowledge and procedures for emerging air-mobility operations.

2026-06-26T10:13:19.860525-07:00

FAA to establish Oklahoma City hub for electric and hybrid aircraft research, training, and operational analysis

Bloomberg

Premium cabin “luxury” upgrades are stretching time-to-approval for new aircraft, as regulators scrutinize interior changes As airlines try to differentiate with high-end onboard cabins, regulators are increasingly slowing approvals of new jets or cabin configurations. The shift puts more certification pressure on suppliers and OEMs managing cabin systems and interior modifications, extending the path from design intent to operational delivery.

2026-06-26T09:41:06.357429-07:00

Premium cabin “luxury” upgrades are stretching time-to-approval for new aircraft, as regulators scrutinize interior changes

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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

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

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

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