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Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed

A German-registered Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter went down moments after departing Nancy-Essey Airport while conducting a skydiving flight near Tomblaine. French transport minister Philippe Tabarot said the crash resulted in 11 fatalities: the pilot, five instructors, and five jumpers.

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2026-06-28T05:56:42.993570-07:00

Reuters

China grounds general aviation after fatal light-aircraft crash into Beijing’s CITIC Tower

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2026-06-30T23:45:34.612070-07:00

Bloomberg

China reportedly suspends most general aviation indefinitely after light-aircraft crash into Beijing’s CITIC Tower

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2026-06-30T03:44:16.939659-07:00

Flying Magazine

Electric aviation’s downsizer: Switzerland’s H55 propulsion for hybrid-electric demonstrators and future models

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2026-06-29T10:55:57.936061-07:00

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China grounds general aviation after fatal light-aircraft crash into Beijing’s CITIC Tower China has ordered groundings for general aviation aircraft after a light plane crashed into Beijing’s 109-story CITIC Tower on 26 June, killing the pilot and injuring 13. New tracking data indicates the aircraft came very close to a Hainan Airlines passenger jet, forcing at least two commercial flight landings to be aborted.

2026-06-30T23:45:34.612070-07:00

China grounds general aviation after fatal light-aircraft crash into Beijing’s CITIC Tower

Bloomberg

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China reportedly suspends most general aviation indefinitely after light-aircraft crash into Beijing’s CITIC Tower Reports say China has imposed an indefinite nationwide suspension on most general aviation flying days after a light sport aircraft crashed into CITIC Tower in Beijing, killing the pilot and injuring 13. The incident, including claims of prior near-miss activity, is prompting renewed scrutiny of aviation oversight and urban airspace safeguards.

2026-06-30T03:44:16.939659-07:00

China reportedly suspends most general aviation indefinitely after light-aircraft crash into Beijing’s CITIC Tower

Flying Magazine

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Electric aviation’s downsizer: Switzerland’s H55 propulsion for hybrid-electric demonstrators and future models Switzerland’s H55 propulsion system is positioned to power RTX’s hybrid-electric demonstrator using a “downsizer” approach—scaling propulsion capability for next-generation electric aircraft. The announcement also frames H55 as a platform intended for the Bristell B23 Energic and additional electric-aviation models.

2026-06-29T10:55:57.936061-07:00

Electric aviation’s downsizer: Switzerland’s H55 propulsion for hybrid-electric demonstrators and future models

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GAMA urges EU to recognize general aviation in European aviation strategy The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has submitted a policy white paper in response to an European Commission “call for evidence,” arguing for greater recognition of general aviation within the bloc’s aviation strategy. The filing focuses on how GA should be accounted for in future EU policy priorities.

2026-06-29T09:41:35.906399-07:00

GAMA urges EU to recognize general aviation in European aviation strategy

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Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed A German-registered Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter went down moments after departing Nancy-Essey Airport while conducting a skydiving flight near Tomblaine. French transport minister Philippe Tabarot said the crash resulted in 11 fatalities: the pilot, five instructors, and five jumpers.

2026-06-28T05:56:42.993570-07:00

Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed

FlightGlobal

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Ukraine takes delivery of 10 Alto ultralight piston singles for new pilot training Ukraine has received 10 Czech-made Alto ultralights to expand pilot training. Five aircraft were funded by Prague, while five were donated via the Darek pro Putina charity group—doubling down on incremental fleet access for training pipelines.

2026-06-26T08:56:11.261104-07:00

Ukraine takes delivery of 10 Alto ultralight piston singles for new pilot training

FlightGlobal

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ADS-B In / surveillance data fee fight: US Congress still deadlocked on an ADS-B In mandate Private pilots and GA operators are pushing back on proposals to use ADS-B-derived surveillance data to support airport landing fees, arguing the data is being repurposed beyond safety intent. Airports counter that the approach is justified for charging. Congress remains unable to settle the dispute and pass a clear ADS-B in mandate framework.

2026-06-23T14:41:14.680632-07:00

ADS-B In / surveillance data fee fight: US Congress still deadlocked on an ADS-B In mandate

Flying Magazine

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USIM repurposed from airline aviation-English training to general aviation pilot curriculum The USIM program—originally used to teach airline pilots aviation English—is now being adapted for university-level training and tailored to general aviation pilots. The update positions USIM as a broader flight-skill and language-support tool beyond airline-specific onboarding pathways.

2026-06-20T05:08:36.658017-07:00

USIM repurposed from airline aviation-English training to general aviation pilot curriculum

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