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Twin powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on June 24, killing at least 188 people, injuring more than 1,520, and leaving tens of thousands missing or trapped under rubble.

The US Treasury Department authorized on Thursday all transactions related to humanitarian aid following the earthquakes in Venezuela. General License No. 60, effective through October, facilitates relief air operations, emergency cargo flights, transport of rescue equipment, and airport services involving the Venezuelan government or sanctioned entities.

Four years after Western sanctions, 130 out of 673 aircraft across Russia's 11 largest airlines remain inoperable. State-owned Aeroflot Group weathers the storm better than private carriers like S7.

Mammoth Freighters has begun autoland testing on the 777-200LRMF at maximum landing weight, while the FAA investigates a controversial low pass by a converted unit during a pre-delivery test flight. The program has accumulated over 40 orders across the -200LRMF and -300ERMF variants.

DAE and Neuberger Specialty Finance launch Mustang Aerospace, a co-investment vehicle that will invest up to US$6 billion in aircraft for leasing. It joins Equator (with Blackstone) in a market marked by supply scarcity and strong institutional interest.

Saudia Cargo will incorporate four Boeing 777-200 Freighters starting in the fourth quarter of 2026 to double its dedicated fleet, as part of the Saudi Vision 2030 program and the National Transport and Logistics Strategy.

The 737 MAX 8 pilots accepted an intersection departure from Runway 25 without verifying speed data in the flight computer, resulting in insufficient thrust and a takeoff that crossed the runway threshold at just 13 feet

The widespread use of power banks has led airlines and aviation authorities to tighten transport regulations. Recent incidents show why these devices require special precautions when flying.

Copa Airlines and Panamanian tourism authorities report over 132,000 visitors under the free layover program, on track for a new annual record.

Through a new resolution, airlines and industry players can begin operational activities while completing administrative, tax, or manual translation requirements.