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Skydiving plane crashes in New Jersey, several hospitalized

More than a dozen people went to the hospital after a skydiving aircraft crashed in New Jersey. CBS News New York is tracking the investigation.

CBS News

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Six Canadian airports hit with bomb threats

Bomb threats targeting air traffic control sites at six major Canadian airports led to widespread delays and cancellations. Operations have resumed, but many passengers remain stranded as police investigate.

CBC News

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Airlines brace for storms, full flights ahead of July 4 holiday

Tens of millions of Americans are squeezing themselves into middle seats of planes, trains and automobiles, hoping to outrun everyone else and the bad weather. Airlines are bracing for storms and full flights, while bomb threats in Canad...

CBS America

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Skydiving plane crashes in New Jersey, several hospitalized

More than a dozen people went to the hospital after a skydiving aircraft crashed in New Jersey. CBS News New York is tracking the investigation.

CBS America

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Tracking Fourth of July travel trends

In New York City, airfare is actually one of the most expensive increases over last year. So domestic tourism is up, Brian Kelly Points Guys Founder joins "The Close".

Bloomberg

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Three killed after AU military helicopter crashes at Mogadishu airport

The exact number of casualties remains unclear. Three surviving passengers have been taken to hospital for treatment, according to the African Union mission in Somalia.

Africanews

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How pilots train for disruptions with air traffic control

The Fourth of July is expected to bring another big travel rush to airports across the country, putting a renewed focus on recent air traffic control issues. Kris Van Cleave found out how pilots prepare for major disruptions while flying.

CBS America

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Dubai aims to beat the traffic with 2026 Joby air taxi liftoff

Joby Aviation conducted the first test flight of its fully-electric air taxi in Dubai this week, a major milestone in the city's efforts to integrate airborne transport into existing mobility networks as early as next year.

Reuters

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Airlines 'ultimate thermometer' of global health, says Abra Group CEO

"When the world sneezes in any way, airlines get sick very quickly," Abra Group CEO Adrian Neuhauser said ahead of the International Air Transport Association's 81nd Annual General Meeting in New Delhi.

CNBC

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American Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Las Vegas

Just after takeoff from Las Vegas, flames and smoke could be seen coming from the engine of an American Airlines flight, forcing an emergency landing. No one on board was injured. The FAA is looking into the incident.

CBS News

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Qatar Airways CEO reveals scale of missile-triggered airspace crisis

Qatar Airways CEO reveals scale of missile-triggered airspace crisis after Iran targeted Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar. CNBC's Dan Murphy reports.

CNBC

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American Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Las Vegas

American Airlines Flight 1665 returned to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas Wednesday morning after flames and smoke were seen coming from the engine in midair, officials said.

CBS News

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NTSB says Boeing, FAA share blame for door plug blowout

A report from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board found issues with Boeing's production process, training, documentation and safety culture, as well as the FAA's oversight in a review following a midair door panel blow out of a...

CBS News

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NTSB chair: Multiple system failures led to Boeing door plug blowout

The NTSB held a hearing Tuesday about the 2024 incident where a door plug on a Boeing plane flew off in the middle of an Alaska Airlines flight. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.

CBS News

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Helicopter rolls on its side during landing attempt

A helicopter crash-landed near a waterfront restaurant in Clay Township, Michigan. Clay Township police said minor injuries were reported. The FAA is investigating the cause of the crash.

CNN

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How do pilots prepare for gruelling B-2 bomber missions?

Before strapping into the cockpit of the U.S. Air Force's B-2 Spirit stealth bomber for missions that can stretch beyond 40 hours, pilots undergo weeks of preparation that considers everything from flight plans, to what to eat.

Reuters

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Airlines consider canceling Middle East flights after U.S. strikes

Commercial airlines around the world were weighing how long to suspend Middle East flights after the U.S. struck Iran.

Reuters

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European drone companies race to keep up with China, U.S.

Drones are reshaping warfare from Ukraine to the Middle East. Now, European countries and companies are racing to ramp up production at home.

Al Jazeera

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Delta Air Lines named best airline for 7th consecutive year

Delta Air Lines was named the best airline for the seventh year in a row, but another airline ranks as the most affordable.

Scripps News

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Evacuation flights from Israel chartered by Florida land in U.S.

Flights carrying evacuated Jewish Americans from Israel have begun landing in Florida. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.

CBS America

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IATA Director General explains impact of tariffs on aviation industry

“The impact on the industry is manageable at this stage, but if we’re part of a wider tariff war…It’s going to be a big issue.”IATA Director General Willie Walsh on the potential impact of tariffs on the aviation industry.

CNN

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Israel-Iran conflict: Where are airports closed, flights suspended?

Israel's missile attack on Iran has prompted a scramble to divert flights and alter scheduled services.

Euronews

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Electric flying taxis billed as the future of aviation

Wisk Aero's electric, pilot-less flying taxis are being billed as the future of aviation.

Africanews

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Aviation industry’s ups and downs over the past year

Richard Quest looks back at the aviation industry’s ups and downs over the past year.

CNN

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Private jet travel on the rise: Here's what to know

Private jet travel has remained strong, but a new trend has emerged from Europe. CNBC's Robert Frank joins 'Squawk Box' with more.

CNBC

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B-2 Spirit Bombers could be used to target Iran's nuclear site

As Israel and Iran continue to exchange strikes and the Trump administration weighs its options, the B-2 Spirit Bomber is drawing attention. It can carry a "bunker-buster" bomb, capable of penetrating 200 feet inside a target.

CBS News

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Israeli arms firm threatens to sue France over Paris Air Show shutdown

Rafael and other Israeli arms companies were blocked from exhibiting at the Paris Air Show for refusing to remove attack weapons from display. The firms say the move is discriminatory and are preparing legal action.

Euronews

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Drones take center stage as Europe races to catch up at Paris Air Show

At this year’s Paris Air Show, fighter jets are taking a backseat. Unmanned and autonomous technologies are driving the future of defence and dominating the conversation at Le Bourget airport in northern Paris.

Euronews

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Is it safe to land a plane in snow?

Winter weather can make flying tricky, but aviation experts are weighing in about how safe it really is to land a plane on a snowy runway. From plowing operations to tweaking landing schedules, here’s how pilots and airports work behind ...

The Weather Channel

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Thousands stranded in Mideast airports amid Iran-Israel conflict

Tourists in Israel and Lebanon have found themselves stranded at airports amid Israel's conflict with Iran.

Reuters