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United 767 clips bakery truck and light pole near Newark (EWR) during landing approach

A United Boeing 767-400ER landed safely at Newark Liberty International Airport after striking a delivery truck and a light pole outside the perimeter during final approach, according to the FAA. The incident sent the delivery driver to hospital and drew FAA attention to ground-side vehicle separation.

2026-05-03T16:38:04.279808-07:00

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Diamond unveils upgrade roadmap for DA62 special-missions aircraft with improved aerodynamics and expanded sensor suite

2026-05-03T01:33:06.114120-07:00

The National UAE

UAE GCAA lifts all Iran-war-related flight restrictions; UAE air navigation returns to normal

2026-05-02T06:09:46.447740-07:00

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United Airlines crew overwhelmed by unruly passengers triggers unnecessary emergency evacuation on Boeing 737

2026-05-01T09:18:04.569173-07:00

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United 767 clips bakery truck and light pole near Newark (EWR) during landing approach A United Boeing 767-400ER landed safely at Newark Liberty International Airport after striking a delivery truck and a light pole outside the perimeter during final approach, according to the FAA. The incident sent the delivery driver to hospital and drew FAA attention to ground-side vehicle separation.

2026-05-03T16:38:04.279808-07:00

United 767 clips bakery truck and light pole near Newark (EWR) during landing approach

AINonline

Diamond unveils upgrade roadmap for DA62 special-missions aircraft with improved aerodynamics and expanded sensor suite Diamond is rolling out upgrade plans for its DA62 configured for special missions, targeting performance gains via improved aerodynamics and adding more onboard sensing capability. The package concept—centered on airframe aerodynamic refinement plus expanded sensor integration—aims to increase mission effectiveness for DA62 operators.

2026-05-03T01:33:06.114120-07:00

Diamond unveils upgrade roadmap for DA62 special-missions aircraft with improved aerodynamics and expanded sensor suite

thebulkheadseat.com

China Eastern A350 suffers post-landing mechanical issue, partially hits Shanghai Hongqiao jet bridge while taxiing China Eastern Airlines’ domestic flight from Chengdu to Shanghai (Airbus A350) experienced a mechanical malfunction after landing, leading to partial contact with a jet bridge while taxiing toward the gate at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. The carrier apologized; all passengers were safe and evacuated in an orderly manner.

2026-05-02T08:50:15.893215-07:00

China Eastern A350 suffers post-landing mechanical issue, partially hits Shanghai Hongqiao jet bridge while taxiing

The National UAE

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UAE GCAA lifts all Iran-war-related flight restrictions; UAE air navigation returns to normal The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has lifted all precautionary flight restrictions and confirmed a full resumption of normal air navigation operations across UAE airspace. The regulator says the change follows a comprehensive assessment of operational and security conditions and coordination with relevant authorities, allowing airlines to restore pre-restriction schedules.

2026-05-02T06:09:46.447740-07:00

UAE GCAA lifts all Iran-war-related flight restrictions; UAE air navigation returns to normal

FlightGlobal

Rosaviatsiya restricts Izhavia’s operating certificate after inspection finds operational violations Russia’s civil aviation regulator Rosaviatsiya has restricted the air operator certificate of Izhavia following an inspection that identified operational violations. The carrier has been warned that its certificate could be revoked unless required corrections are implemented.

2026-05-01T14:50:28.714625-07:00

Rosaviatsiya restricts Izhavia’s operating certificate after inspection finds operational violations

FlightGlobal

Dutch airprox flags “weak” see-and-avoid after F-16 encounter; Belgium tests F-16-launched 70mm FZ275 drone-intercept capability A Dutch investigation found “weak” see-and-avoid rules contributed to a high-speed close encounter involving an F-16 formation and a light trainer near Lelystad. Separately, Belgium’s Defense Ministry says its Air Force tested F-16s firing 70mm FZ275 missiles to intercept drones.

2026-05-01T12:43:32.868135-07:00

Dutch airprox flags “weak” see-and-avoid after F-16 encounter; Belgium tests F-16-launched 70mm FZ275 drone-intercept capability

Flying Magazine

Hop-A-Jet president Barry Ellis reflects on 2024 crash after NTSB findings Hop-A-Jet president Barry Ellis revisited what the company learned from its 2024 crash in the wake of NTSB findings. The remarks underscore how operators are translating investigative conclusions into changes in safety processes, training, and day-to-day risk management.

2026-05-01T12:07:42.049874-07:00

Hop-A-Jet president Barry Ellis reflects on 2024 crash after NTSB findings

AINonline

Textron Aviation expands IFEC options: Starlink for Citation 560XL and Gogo 5G for Citation plus AVANCE LX5 STCs for Hawker Textron Aviation is broadening airborne connectivity for midsize business jets, adding Starlink availability for the Citation 560XL and expanding Gogo 5G options across Citation models. Separately, Yingling Aviation is finalizing FAA STCs for Gogo AVANCE L3, L5 and LX5 on the Hawker, extending network and terminal coverage in the retrofit-to-activation pipeline.

2026-05-01T11:40:35.453375-07:00

Textron Aviation expands IFEC options: Starlink for Citation 560XL and Gogo 5G for Citation plus AVANCE LX5 STCs for Hawker

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United 767 clips bakery truck and light pole near Newark (EWR) during landing approach

Diamond unveils upgrade roadmap for DA62 special-missions aircraft with improved aerodynamics and expanded sensor suite

UAE GCAA lifts all Iran-war-related flight restrictions; UAE air navigation returns to normal

United Airlines crew overwhelmed by unruly passengers triggers unnecessary emergency evacuation on Boeing 737

News Timeline