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AAIB review flags electric-vehicle battery hazards after South London King Air crash

The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) says its review process has identified electric-vehicle battery hazards, issuing a warning as part of the investigation into the South London King Air crash. The agency’s findings are framed around safety risks linked to EV batteries during response and recovery.

2026-06-04T14:41:47.326835-07:00

AeroTime

Draco HyperSTOL push: Polish startup aims certified turbine Draco into production, links STOL heritage to modern targets

2026-06-04T15:42:36.390555-07:00

Bloomberg

United 767 landing mishap at Newark prompts safety bulletin after co-pilot warning, NTSB initial findings

2026-06-04T12:43:28.926627-07:00

Bloomberg

Lufthansa 787-9 nose-gear collapse at Frankfurt injures ground staff

2026-06-04T05:13:12.674914-07:00

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AeroTime

Draco HyperSTOL push: Polish startup aims certified turbine Draco into production, links STOL heritage to modern targets Airhart Aeronautics and Draco Aircraft announced a June 1 collaboration on a GA avionics system, as Draco positions its turbine-powered Draco HyperSTOL taildragger for certified production. The effort seeks to modernize the rugged PZL-104 Wilga concept with new performance goals, moving from experimental ambition toward production readiness.

2026-06-04T15:42:36.390555-07:00

Draco HyperSTOL push: Polish startup aims certified turbine Draco into production, links STOL heritage to modern targets

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AAIB review flags electric-vehicle battery hazards after South London King Air crash The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) says its review process has identified electric-vehicle battery hazards, issuing a warning as part of the investigation into the South London King Air crash. The agency’s findings are framed around safety risks linked to EV batteries during response and recovery.

2026-06-04T14:41:47.326835-07:00

AAIB review flags electric-vehicle battery hazards after South London King Air crash

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United 767 landing mishap at Newark prompts safety bulletin after co-pilot warning, NTSB initial findings United issued a safety bulletin to pilots covering approach/landing procedures at Newark after a Boeing 767 struck a light pole near the New Jersey Turnpike on May 3. Investigators’ initial report says the first officer warned the captain the aircraft was “slow and a little low,” but realization came too late.

2026-06-04T12:43:28.926627-07:00

United 767 landing mishap at Newark prompts safety bulletin after co-pilot warning, NTSB initial findings

FlightGlobal

BETA Technologies demonstrates Alia A250 eVTOL in Vermont, targeting FAA certification for CX300 within 12 months and A250 to fo BETA Technologies used a Vermont flight demonstration to showcase its Alia A250 vertical take-off and landing eVTOL. The company said its CX300 conventional aircraft is on track for FAA certification within the next year, with the A250’s certification effort following thereafter.

2026-06-04T12:41:59.977930-07:00

BETA Technologies demonstrates Alia A250 eVTOL in Vermont, targeting FAA certification for CX300 within 12 months and A250 to fo

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Cirrus Vision Jet makes gear-up emergency landing at Athens after engine failure A Cirrus Vision Jet experienced an engine failure, prompting the pilot to forego parachute use and instead glide the aircraft to Athens Airport. The successful emergency landing underscores how quickly engine-loss scenarios can demand decisive glide/landing execution in light jets.

2026-06-04T10:26:09.038784-07:00

Cirrus Vision Jet makes gear-up emergency landing at Athens after engine failure

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Skyservice wins EASA STC to install Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity on Challenger 604/605/650 Skyservice Business Aviation received an EASA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval to install Gogo Galileo HDX inflight connectivity on Challenger 604/605/650 aircraft. The approval expands Skyservice’s role as an install provider for Galileo-enabled business jets in European markets.

2026-06-04T10:10:56.893497-07:00

Skyservice wins EASA STC to install Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity on Challenger 604/605/650

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Slovenia denies Israir permission to land in Ljubljana, forcing Airbus A320 diversion to Zagreb over alleged political objection Slovenian authorities refused an Israir flight permission to land in Ljubljana, allegedly citing political protest linked to Israel’s actions in Gaza. The Airbus A320 diverted to Zagreb, with passengers continuing overland to Slovenia’s capital as the country’s previously anti-Israel government made way for a new administration.

2026-06-04T09:56:53.176324-07:00

Slovenia denies Israir permission to land in Ljubljana, forcing Airbus A320 diversion to Zagreb over alleged political objection

AeroTime

Poland to extend eastern drone-restriction zone EP R131 from June 10–Sept. 9, 2026 Poland’s air navigation authority will activate a new restricted airspace zone, EP R131, along the country’s eastern border starting June 10, 2026, replacing EP R130. The curbs run through Sept. 9, 2026, extending from ground level to about 3,000 meters and pushing 20–50 kilometers into Polish territory.

2026-06-04T08:27:41.443095-07:00

Poland to extend eastern drone-restriction zone EP R131 from June 10–Sept. 9, 2026

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AAIB review flags electric-vehicle battery hazards after South London King Air crash

Draco HyperSTOL push: Polish startup aims certified turbine Draco into production, links STOL heritage to modern targets

United 767 landing mishap at Newark prompts safety bulletin after co-pilot warning, NTSB initial findings

Lufthansa 787-9 nose-gear collapse at Frankfurt injures ground staff

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