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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

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ISS air-leak worsens; NASA briefly orders shelter/evacuation alert via SpaceX Dragon as Russian crew attempt Russian-segment rep

2026-06-05T07:28:20.916023-07:00

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

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

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Iberia Airbus A350-900 grounded in Guayaquil after wingtip strike during water-cannon salute

2026-06-04T14:42:54.123914-07:00

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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

New York Times

Russian jamming linked to widespread GPS signal interference across Europe, according to scientists and U.S. military briefers Scientists and U.S. military briefers have linked short, widespread GPS interference incidents across Europe to Russia, underscoring a persistent vulnerability in GPS-dependent services. The reporting adds to a growing evidence base used by regulators and operators to improve GPS/GNSS resilience and response procedures.

2026-06-05T07:58:05.311706-07:00

Russian jamming linked to widespread GPS signal interference across Europe, according to scientists and U.S. military briefers

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ISS air-leak worsens; NASA briefly orders shelter/evacuation alert via SpaceX Dragon as Russian crew attempt Russian-segment rep NASA briefly put ISS astronauts on a shelter and possible evacuation alert June 5 after an air leak worsened in the Russian segment. Astronauts took shelter aboard the attached SpaceX Dragon capsule while cosmonauts worked to fix the leak, before officials later determined no urgent action was needed after about 1.5 hours.

2026-06-05T07:28:20.916023-07:00

ISS air-leak worsens; NASA briefly orders shelter/evacuation alert via SpaceX Dragon as Russian crew attempt Russian-segment rep

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France successfully conducts first supersonic Rafale firing test of MBDA MICA NG France’s defense procurement agency (DGA) and MBDA have completed a successful first test of the MICA NG air-to-air missile fired from a Dassault Rafale while the jet flew at supersonic speed. The trial validated the missile’s infrared seeker performance under the high thermal loads of supersonic flight, clearing a key hurdle toward qualification and operational service.

2026-06-05T04:42:33.076030-07:00

France successfully conducts first supersonic Rafale firing test of MBDA MICA NG

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Rosaviatsiya grants type certification for the Il-114-300 turboprop, unlocking series production Russia’s civil aviation regulator Rosaviatsiya has approved the modernised Ilyushin Il-114-300 turboprop for type certification, announced at the St. Petersburg economic forum. The approval clears the path for serial production and deliveries to airlines, as UAC also cites reported interest from Indian carriers for up to 200 Il-114-300 and SJ-100 aircraft.

2026-06-05T04:13:35.800760-07:00

Rosaviatsiya grants type certification for the Il-114-300 turboprop, unlocking series production

Wall Street Journal

UK weighs a disruptive-passenger database as Ryanair CEO targets a “drunken behavior” problem that is already driving airline en UK authorities are considering creating a database to track disruptive airline passengers amid rising concerns about unruly, intoxication-related incidents. The proposal follows Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary’s call to divert a flight for drunken behavior—an approach he says is under political attack.

2026-06-05T02:11:55.346211-07:00

UK weighs a disruptive-passenger database as Ryanair CEO targets a “drunken behavior” problem that is already driving airline en

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Azur Air trims fleet to comply with AOC review after regulator scrutiny Russia’s Azur Air has reduced its fleet to meet requirements tied to an operating certificate (AOC) review. The move underscores the operational leverage regulators have through certification oversight, following earlier reported permitting restrictions tied to inspections and technical findings.

2026-06-04T21:26:59.584997-07:00

Azur Air trims fleet to comply with AOC review after regulator scrutiny

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

ISS air-leak worsens; NASA briefly orders shelter/evacuation alert via SpaceX Dragon as Russian crew attempt Russian-segment rep

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

Iberia Airbus A350-900 grounded in Guayaquil after wingtip strike during water-cannon salute

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