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Pilots killed in Gulfstream G200 crash during emergency landing attempt at La Romana airport

A US-registered Gulfstream G200 (N318JF) crashed in the Dominican Republic during an emergency landing attempt at La Romana Airport, killing both pilots. Local investigators are examining how the aircraft departed the runway and caught fire following the incident.

2026-06-07T18:56:13.690677-07:00

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ITA Airways weighs legal action against Pratt & Whitney as GTF-powered A320neo-family disruption persists

2026-06-07T08:56:23.874881-07:00

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FAA approves Boeing 777X TIA Phase 4B as Boeing targets late-2027 777-9 deliveries

2026-06-07T05:11:29.419882-07:00

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Safran pledges €120M to triple HRG output at Montluçon for GPS-independent navigation by 2032

2026-06-07T00:43:07.115094-07:00

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Pilots killed in Gulfstream G200 crash during emergency landing attempt at La Romana airport A US-registered Gulfstream G200 (N318JF) crashed in the Dominican Republic during an emergency landing attempt at La Romana Airport, killing both pilots. Local investigators are examining how the aircraft departed the runway and caught fire following the incident.

2026-06-07T18:56:13.690677-07:00

Pilots killed in Gulfstream G200 crash during emergency landing attempt at La Romana airport

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Storm damage: three Air India narrowbody aircraft reportedly hit by ground support equipment at Delhi IGI A sudden rainstorm and strong winds at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (Terminal 2) reportedly damaged three Air India aircraft parked at IGI. Reports attribute the damage to ground support equipment being pushed into the jets, raising immediate questions around ramp safety and aircraft protection measures.

2026-06-07T12:11:06.175239-07:00

Storm damage: three Air India narrowbody aircraft reportedly hit by ground support equipment at Delhi IGI

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ITA Airways weighs legal action against Pratt & Whitney as GTF-powered A320neo-family disruption persists ITA Airways is considering legal action against Pratt & Whitney as continuing Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine issues disrupt operations of its A320neo-family fleet. The reported move underscores how propulsion-related availability constraints are translating into contract and damages strategies for affected operators.

2026-06-07T08:56:23.874881-07:00

ITA Airways weighs legal action against Pratt & Whitney as GTF-powered A320neo-family disruption persists

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FAA approves Boeing 777X TIA Phase 4B as Boeing targets late-2027 777-9 deliveries Boeing says the FAA has approved TIA Phase 4B, clearing the next stage of flight-testing toward 777-9 type certification. Cathay Pacific—holding 35 777-9s—expects deliveries to begin in late 2027, while Boeing leadership frames the milestone as progress that can improve the program’s cash-flow outlook.

2026-06-07T05:11:29.419882-07:00

FAA approves Boeing 777X TIA Phase 4B as Boeing targets late-2027 777-9 deliveries

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Safran pledges €120M to triple HRG output at Montluçon for GPS-independent navigation by 2032 Safran plans to invest €120 million at its Montluçon site in central France to triple production of hemispherical resonator gyroscopes (HRGs) by 2032, a GPS-independent navigation sensor line. The expansion includes the creation of more than 150 jobs, per Safran CEO Olivier Andriès.

2026-06-07T00:43:07.115094-07:00

Safran pledges €120M to triple HRG output at Montluçon for GPS-independent navigation by 2032

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TSA begins operational field testing of biometric-enabled “skip security” program for pilots, flight attendants and other critic The TSA has started operational field testing of a new biometric system intended to strengthen a program that lets pilots, flight attendants and other critical airline personnel bypass airport security screening lanes. The trial focuses on making identity verification more secure while preserving streamlined access for those workers.

2026-06-06T02:58:00.286723-07:00

TSA begins operational field testing of biometric-enabled “skip security” program for pilots, flight attendants and other critic

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Southwest 737 diverts to Austin after right-engine reports; crews inspect suspected metal debris A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 diverted back to Austin–Bergstrom International Airport after the pilots reported problems with the right-hand engine on Thursday. The aircraft returned in response to the suspected metal-debris indication, and crews carried out an inspection on arrival.

2026-06-05T15:43:49.635223-07:00

Southwest 737 diverts to Austin after right-engine reports; crews inspect suspected metal debris

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Rosaviatsia certifies United Aircraft’s Aviadvigatel PD-8 for the Yakovlev SJ-100, paving a SaM146 replacement Russia’s federal regulator Rosaviatsia has formally certified Aviadvigatel’s PD-8 powerplant as a baseline for installation on the Yakovlev SJ-100, positioning it as a replacement for the Superjet’s SaM146. United Aircraft says development has advanced after certification of PD-8 variants.

2026-06-05T11:29:44.874000-07:00

Rosaviatsia certifies United Aircraft’s Aviadvigatel PD-8 for the Yakovlev SJ-100, paving a SaM146 replacement

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Pilots killed in Gulfstream G200 crash during emergency landing attempt at La Romana airport

ITA Airways weighs legal action against Pratt & Whitney as GTF-powered A320neo-family disruption persists

FAA approves Boeing 777X TIA Phase 4B as Boeing targets late-2027 777-9 deliveries

Safran pledges €120M to triple HRG output at Montluçon for GPS-independent navigation by 2032

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