Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Reuters

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and five others killed in charter plane crash near Baramati, Pune

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and five others died after their chartered aircraft crash‑landed and caught fire in Baramati, Pune district on Wednesday. The flight from Mumbai was en route to a local election rally; authorities have yet to confirm causes or the full passenger manifest.

Also: ANI News Agency and 3 more
2026-01-27T20:42:39.427336-08:00
Europe   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airbus  
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CNBC • Evelyn Cheng

UK PM Starmer leads business delegation to China with Airbus, AstraZeneca and HSBC executives to pursue trade ties

By CNBC: Executives from Airbus, AstraZeneca and HSBC are joining Prime Minister Keir Starmer on a rare China visit, highlighting the business focus of the trip amid strained global trade relations.

2026-01-27T20:20:59.576587-08:00
Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus A350   Airbus   Airbus A330   Airlines   Delta Air Lines  
FlightGlobal • Howard Hardee

Delta orders 31 Airbus A330/A350 widebodies, reinforcing long‑haul fleet strategy after 787 deal

By FlightGlobal: Delta Air Lines has doubled down on its long-haul fleet commitment, hot on the heels of a recent deal for 30 Boeing 787s.

Also: Reuters, Aviation Week, View from the Wing and Delta Air Lines
2026-01-27T15:58:51.305825-08:00
MRO   North America   Airports   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   NASA  
The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

NASA WB-57F Canberra Executes Fiery Belly Landing in Houston — One of Three High-Altitude Jets Damaged

By The War Zone: NASA has a fleet of just three of the high-flying WB-57F aircraft, which are used for a wide array of scientific and defense-related missions.

Also: The Aviationist, nasawatch.com, aeroxplorer.com, khou.com, ABC News, The Independent and 8 more
2026-01-27T12:31:11.539587-08:00