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the-independent.com • Simon Calder

Four 2025 crashes killed 366 and severe turbulence injured 37 — fewer accidents but higher fatalities, Cirium data show

Four fatal accidents in 2025 killed 366 passengers and crew while severe turbulence left 37 seriously injured, according to industry reports and Cirium data showing one fatal accident per 5 million flights. Experts say the year’s concentration of high‑fatality crashes leaves no room for complacency.

2026-01-01T03:57:47.844655-08:00
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ANI News Agency • Asian News International

Canada seeks probe after Air India captain reported intoxicated before Vancouver flight

By ANI News Agency: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) informed authorities that "Captain Saurabh Kumar reported for duty on Air India flight AI186 on December 23, 2025, while under the influence of alcohol, and unfit for duty".

Also: newsable.asianetnews.com and Economic Times
2026-01-01T13:33:49.285484-08:00