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9 Jul 2026
Aviation History: The Gimli Glider
On 23 July 1983, a new Air Canada Boeing 767 ran out of fuel at 41,000 feet and glided to a safe landing at Gimli. A…
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8 Jul 2026
FAA Extends New York Flight Caps Into 2028
The FAA has extended flight caps at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark into 2027 and 2028, citing a persistent shortage of certified air traffic controllers.
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Free 4 Jul 2026
Business Jet Hits Truck on Raleigh-Durham Taxiway
A business jet and a delivery truck collided on a taxiway at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, briefly closing the airfield. No one was hurt.
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2 Jul 2026
Aviation Explained: How a Twin-Engine Jet Crosses an Ocean
Aviation Explained: how is a twin-engine jet allowed to fly for hours over open ocean? An advanced (C1) explainer on ETOPS — the rule that retired…
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1 Jul 2026
Wing Cracks Force Emergency Checks on 16 Airbus A380 Jets
EASA has issued an emergency airworthiness directive requiring the urgent inspection of 16 Airbus A380 aircraft after cracks were found in the wing mid-spar structure.
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27 Jun 2026
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Equip 150 Aircraft with Free Starlink Wi-Fi
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have equipped around 150 aircraft with Starlink satellite Wi-Fi, bringing fast and free internet to passengers on eligible flights.
