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The Independent • Isabel Keane

Two pilots killed in mid‑air helicopter collision near Hammonton Municipal Airport, New Jersey

Two helicopters collided mid‑air on Dec. 28 near Hammonton Municipal Airport in southern New Jersey, killing both pilots — Kenneth Kirsch, 65, and Michael Greenberg, 71. The FAA and NTSB have opened investigations, and cellphone video circulated showing one helicopter tumbling after the impact.

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2025-12-29T09:50:36.107252-08:00
Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Workforce & Skills Development   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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