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The Independent • Isabel Keane

Two pilots killed in midair collision between Enstrom helicopters near Hammonton, New Jersey

Two Enstrom helicopters collided midair Dec. 28 near Hammonton Municipal Airport in southern New Jersey, killing both pilots after one died at the scene and the other later succumbed to critical injuries. The FAA and NTSB have opened investigations; bystander video shows a helicopter tumbling from the sky.

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2025-12-29T09:50:36.107252-08:00
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Reuters • Abhijith Ganapavaram

IndiGo raises pilot allowances after mass flight cancellations linked to rostering failures

By Reuters: IndiGo has introduced new pilot allowances and raised some existing ones, in a sign India's largest airline is seeking to boost pilot morale weeks after mass flight cancellations linked to poor roster planning left passengers stranded.

2025-12-29T08:21:49.617264-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
dronelife.com • Ian McNabb

Japan launches Aichi Model 2030 smart logistics network on Sakushima using PD6B‑Type3 drones and traffic‑light integration

By dronelife.com: Aichi Model 2030 launches Japan's first smart logistics network using PD6B-Type3 drones with traffic light integration on Sakushima Island.

2025-12-29T09:23:25.924740-08:00