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Associated Press • Munir Ahmed

K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 cargo freighter missing after navigation issue en route to Karachi

A Pakistan-registered K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 freighter (AP-BOI) operating as flight KTA1732 from Sharjah to Karachi lost contact with air traffic control after reporting a navigational system problem. Authorities say the aircraft disappeared over the Arabian Sea about 155nm from Karachi and search and rescue efforts are underway, hampered by rough seas.

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2026-07-07T13:17:57.368975-07:00

FlightGlobal

FAA issues voluntary guidance to preserve cockpit-voice recorder audio after safety incidents

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2026-07-07T15:29:19.247393-07:00

Flying Magazine

FAA proposes rule to federally preempt state and local crew break requirements

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2026-07-07T12:16:57.205994-07:00

FlightGlobal

Kyrgyz authorities suspend TezJet after MD-83 landing-gear collapse at Bishkek Manas during taxi; investigation underway

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2026-07-07T12:29:11.854517-07:00

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Kenya doubles airworthiness certificate validity to two years amid safety-inspector shortage Kenya’s Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has extended the validity period for aircraft certificates of airworthiness from one year to two years. The regulator cited a shortage of safety inspectors and growth in Kenya’s national fleet as drivers for the rule change.

2026-07-08T03:31:13.520921-07:00

Kenya doubles airworthiness certificate validity to two years amid safety-inspector shortage

FlightGlobal

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FAA issues voluntary guidance to preserve cockpit-voice recorder audio after safety incidents Following the NTSB’s call for mandatory action, the FAA is issuing voluntary recommendations urging airlines to take steps to ensure cockpit-voice recorders (CVRs) retain relevant audio after safety events. The move targets preventing gaps in CVR data that can affect incident investigation quality.

2026-07-07T15:29:19.247393-07:00

FAA issues voluntary guidance to preserve cockpit-voice recorder audio after safety incidents

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TransMedics completes strategic investment in Germany’s PAD Aviation to build Europe’s air-and-ground organ transplant logistics TransMedics, the US medical technology firm, has completed its previously announced strategic investment into Germany-based private aviation operator PAD Aviation. The deal supports creation of a dedicated air-and-ground organ transplant logistics network across Europe, expanding rapid organ transport capability beyond traditional ground-only routes.

2026-07-07T13:45:23.362220-07:00

TransMedics completes strategic investment in Germany’s PAD Aviation to build Europe’s air-and-ground organ transplant logistics

Associated Press

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K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 cargo freighter missing after navigation issue en route to Karachi A Pakistan-registered K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 freighter (AP-BOI) operating as flight KTA1732 from Sharjah to Karachi lost contact with air traffic control after reporting a navigational system problem. Authorities say the aircraft disappeared over the Arabian Sea about 155nm from Karachi and search and rescue efforts are underway, hampered by rough seas.

2026-07-07T13:17:57.368975-07:00

K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 cargo freighter missing after navigation issue en route to Karachi

FlightGlobal

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Kyrgyz authorities suspend TezJet after MD-83 landing-gear collapse at Bishkek Manas during taxi; investigation underway Kyrgyz civil aviation authorities have temporarily suspended TezJet operations after one of the carrier’s Boeing MD-83s suffered a landing-gear collapse while taxiing for the runway at Bishkek Manas Airport. The move comes about a month after Kyrgyzstan was removed from the EU’s aviation safety blacklist and follows a probe into the event.

2026-07-07T12:29:11.854517-07:00

Kyrgyz authorities suspend TezJet after MD-83 landing-gear collapse at Bishkek Manas during taxi; investigation underway

Flying Magazine

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FAA proposes rule to federally preempt state and local crew break requirements The FAA is advancing a proposed rule aimed at cementing federal preemption of state and local laws governing airline crew break requirements. The action would standardize break-period rules nationwide and limit jurisdiction for local regulations affecting crew scheduling and rest.

2026-07-07T12:16:57.205994-07:00

FAA proposes rule to federally preempt state and local crew break requirements

AINonline

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Spike Aerospace advances FAA supersonic aircraft NPRM milestone Spike Aerospace says its supersonic aircraft proposal has moved through an FAA notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) step, signaling progress toward a regulatory pathway for a new generation of supersonic aircraft. The update frames the NPRM as a key milestone toward certification and commercialization.

2026-07-07T10:44:13.559739-07:00

Spike Aerospace advances FAA supersonic aircraft NPRM milestone

Airbus

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Airbus and MTU Aero Engines to form JV for hydrogen-electric fuel-cell powertrain Airbus said it will form a joint venture with MTU Aero Engines to develop and commercialize a fully electric hydrogen fuel-cell engine system for aviation. The move follows an MoU signed at the Paris Air Show in June 2025, with the JV set to begin work in 2027 by pooling development resources.

2026-07-07T08:52:44.406131-07:00

Airbus and MTU Aero Engines to form JV for hydrogen-electric fuel-cell powertrain

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