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NetJets Citation Latitude crash on Texas highway after low-fuel/technical issues during diversion to Laredo International

A NetJets-operated Cessna Citation Latitude (N523QS) crashed on the Loop 20 highway near Laredo, Texas, on June 16, following a diversion attempt while en route to Austin. The crew reported mechanical problems and low fuel; one of six aboard died and at least five were hospitalized.

2026-06-17T02:09:17.576480-07:00

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KF-21 receives initial type certification after five-year South Korea airworthiness review

2026-06-16T21:17:21.880597-07:00

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Eurosatory 2026 spotlights helicopters as scalable counter-UAS platforms, from Airbus H160M “agnostic” drone integration to H145

2026-06-16T13:24:11.122201-07:00

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Hop-A-Jet urges stronger FAA corrosion AD after Challenger 604 dual-engine failure

2026-06-16T09:50:15.152527-07:00

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Rosaviatsiya orders minimum-altitude and operational restrictions for light aircraft and drones over Moscow and adjacent regions Russia’s civil aviation authority, Rosaviatsiya, says it will impose new flight restrictions on light private aircraft and drones in Moscow and surrounding areas, including a minimum altitude requirement. The curbs are aimed at regulating unmanned-aircraft and low-altitude activity in the capital’s airspace.

2026-06-17T05:48:55.377787-07:00

Rosaviatsiya orders minimum-altitude and operational restrictions for light aircraft and drones over Moscow and adjacent regions

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NetJets Citation Latitude crash on Texas highway after low-fuel/technical issues during diversion to Laredo International A NetJets-operated Cessna Citation Latitude (N523QS) crashed on the Loop 20 highway near Laredo, Texas, on June 16, following a diversion attempt while en route to Austin. The crew reported mechanical problems and low fuel; one of six aboard died and at least five were hospitalized.

2026-06-17T02:09:17.576480-07:00

NetJets Citation Latitude crash on Texas highway after low-fuel/technical issues during diversion to Laredo International

FlightGlobal

KF-21 receives initial type certification after five-year South Korea airworthiness review Korea Aerospace Industries’ KF-21 has obtained its initial type certification in South Korea after a five-year airworthiness review process. The decision marks another step toward service entry for the indigenous fighter as the program continues moving from development toward operational deployment.

2026-06-16T21:17:21.880597-07:00

KF-21 receives initial type certification after five-year South Korea airworthiness review

The Air Current

Eurosatory 2026 spotlights helicopters as scalable counter-UAS platforms, from Airbus H160M “agnostic” drone integration to H145 Global conflict lessons are driving fresh counter-drone concepts built around lower-cost platforms, with the Pentagon increasingly looking to helicopters as aerial shooters and sensing nodes. At Eurosatory 2026, Airbus Helicopters highlights a “agnostic” H160M Guépard approach targeting first delivery in late 2028, plus plans to broaden the H145M into anti-drone roles and to team rotorcraft with drones for missions including life-saving operations and wildfire response.

2026-06-16T13:24:11.122201-07:00

Eurosatory 2026 spotlights helicopters as scalable counter-UAS platforms, from Airbus H160M “agnostic” drone integration to H145

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Brazil’s ANAC restarts suspended operations after BRL 25 million budget transfer Brazil’s civil aviation authority, ANAC, has resumed all activities that were suspended in early June after a budget freeze. The Ministries of Ports and Airports and Planning and Budget transferred BRL 25 million (USD 4.9 million) to the regulator.

2026-06-16T11:48:53.438165-07:00

Brazil’s ANAC restarts suspended operations after BRL 25 million budget transfer

Flying Magazine

Hop-A-Jet urges stronger FAA corrosion AD after Challenger 604 dual-engine failure Hop-A-Jet is calling for additional inspections and improved notification in the context of a GE engine corrosion airworthiness directive. The push follows a 2024 Challenger 604 event in which engine corrosion downed the aircraft over I-75, with a trained flight attendant preventing further harm by managing the cabin.

2026-06-16T09:50:15.152527-07:00

Hop-A-Jet urges stronger FAA corrosion AD after Challenger 604 dual-engine failure

Air Data News

Congress again moves to block Air Force retirement of the U-2 Dragon Lady fleet A new push in Congress targets the Air Force’s plan to retire the Cold War-era U-2 Dragon Lady reconnaissance aircraft, setting up another clash with service leaders who want to end the program. The legislative effort would preserve U-2 fleet capacity amid continuing debate over mission needs.

2026-06-16T09:44:21.780860-07:00

Congress again moves to block Air Force retirement of the U-2 Dragon Lady fleet

AINonline

Air bp marks 100 years of aircraft refueling service (since 1926), supporting global fuel supply and SAF transition Air bp is celebrating its centenary, noting it has supplied aviation fuel since pioneering in- (into-plane) refueling services in 1926. The company says it distributes about 6,600 million gallons annually into the aerocommercial market and highlights recent focus on SAF.

2026-06-16T09:02:40.765882-07:00

Air bp marks 100 years of aircraft refueling service (since 1926), supporting global fuel supply and SAF transition

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NetJets Citation Latitude crash on Texas highway after low-fuel/technical issues during diversion to Laredo International

KF-21 receives initial type certification after five-year South Korea airworthiness review

Eurosatory 2026 spotlights helicopters as scalable counter-UAS platforms, from Airbus H160M “agnostic” drone integration to H145

Hop-A-Jet urges stronger FAA corrosion AD after Challenger 604 dual-engine failure

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