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US CBP AMO orders 10 Airbus Helicopters H125 light single helicopters in follow-on contract

US Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Maritime Operations (CBP AMO) has finalized a contract for 10 Airbus Helicopters H125 intermediate single-engine helicopters. The aircraft will support law enforcement, border security, and public safety missions, building on CBP’s existing light-single helicopter fleet.

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2026-07-08T00:29:24.483183-07:00

Washington Post

U.S. airlines’ May 2025 jet-fuel bill hits $6.66B, up 84% year over year

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2026-07-07T10:29:37.198430-07:00

AINonline

L3Harris wins FAA airspace surveillance modernization contract through 2045, covering 700+ ground stations nationwide

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2026-07-07T10:44:14.732290-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Isar Aerospace signs deal to develop a Canadian Spectrum launch site, tied to Canadian submarine sales

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2026-07-07T01:14:36.209776-07:00

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FlightGlobal

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US CBP AMO orders 10 Airbus Helicopters H125 light single helicopters in follow-on contract US Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Maritime Operations (CBP AMO) has finalized a contract for 10 Airbus Helicopters H125 intermediate single-engine helicopters. The aircraft will support law enforcement, border security, and public safety missions, building on CBP’s existing light-single helicopter fleet.

2026-07-08T00:29:24.483183-07:00

US CBP AMO orders 10 Airbus Helicopters H125 light single helicopters in follow-on contract

AINonline

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L3Harris wins FAA airspace surveillance modernization contract through 2045, covering 700+ ground stations nationwide L3Harris has been selected for an FAA airspace surveillance modernization contract that runs through 2045. The agreement covers more than 700 ground stations across the U.S., supporting ongoing updates to the national surveillance infrastructure used for airspace monitoring.

2026-07-07T10:44:14.732290-07:00

L3Harris wins FAA airspace surveillance modernization contract through 2045, covering 700+ ground stations nationwide

Washington Post

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U.S. airlines’ May 2025 jet-fuel bill hits $6.66B, up 84% year over year U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May 2025—an 84% increase from the prior year—marking the second consecutive month fuel costs topped $6 billion (April: $6.47B). The U.S. Department of Transportation attributed the surge to higher prices tied to the Middle East conflict.

2026-07-07T10:29:37.198430-07:00

U.S. airlines’ May 2025 jet-fuel bill hits $6.66B, up 84% year over year

SpaceNews.com

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Isar Aerospace signs deal to develop a Canadian Spectrum launch site, tied to Canadian submarine sales Isar Aerospace has signed an agreement to develop a Canadian launch site for Spectrum, linked to a broader deal involving the sale of submarines to the Canadian military. The arrangement connects small-launch infrastructure work with defense-driven procurement and industrial cooperation.

2026-07-07T01:14:36.209776-07:00

Isar Aerospace signs deal to develop a Canadian Spectrum launch site, tied to Canadian submarine sales

AINonline

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Bizav safety update: turbine business-jet fatalities largely flat in 1H, but U.S.-registered fatalities ticked up Turbine-powered business aviation accident fatalities were essentially flat in the first half, according to the latest reporting. The broader trend diverged by registry: non-U.S. accidents saw fatalities decline, while U.S.-registered business jet fatalities rose slightly.

2026-07-06T10:15:31.955490-07:00

Bizav safety update: turbine business-jet fatalities largely flat in 1H, but U.S.-registered fatalities ticked up

eVTOL Insights

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FAA and DOT break ground on V-PAR facility at Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center to advance vertical takeoff and landing procedur The FAA and US Department of Transportation held a June 25 groundbreaking for the Vertical Take-Off and Landing Procedures and Analysis Range (V-PAR) at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City. The new facility is set to support advanced air mobility research, including development and analysis of VTOL procedures.

2026-07-05T23:51:19.077260-07:00

FAA and DOT break ground on V-PAR facility at Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center to advance vertical takeoff and landing procedur

Air Data News

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Delta A319 reportedly hit by fireworks during approach into Chicago Midway Media reports say a Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 landing at Chicago Midway International Airport on July 4 was struck by fireworks shortly before touchdown, with the crew reporting a loud bang. While direct firework strikes on commercial aircraft are rare, the event underscores a real operational safety risk in airport approach corridors.

2026-07-05T22:15:52.675778-07:00

Delta A319 reportedly hit by fireworks during approach into Chicago Midway

New York Times

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Kodiak 100 seaplane makes hard landing on New York’s East River; left float breaks, eight rescued A privately operated Kodiak 100 seaplane made a hard landing on New York City’s East River, with bystanders reporting alarm as the water conditions proved unforgiving. The left float reportedly broke; eight people—including the pilot—were rescued, with only minor injuries reported.

2026-07-05T17:59:16.207640-07:00

Kodiak 100 seaplane makes hard landing on New York’s East River; left float breaks, eight rescued

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