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12 killed in skydiving-plane crash near Kansas City, Missouri, authorities say

Missouri State Highway Patrol says all 12 occupants of a skydiving aircraft—11 skydivers and one pilot—were killed after the plane crashed near Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City. Local law enforcement and state troopers responded to the scene, with officials describing the fatalities as confirmed/presumed for all aboard.

2026-06-14T12:31:11.665064-07:00

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12 killed in skydiving aircraft crash shortly after takeoff near Butler Memorial Airport, Missouri; investigators probing mass-c

2026-06-14T12:31:11.665064-07:00

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IAF AN-32 crash near Jorhat, Assam kills five on routine training sortie; one survives; special commission launched

2026-06-13T01:16:08.610918-07:00

Bloomberg

Air India 787 crash probe: one-year update delayed amid pending U.S. engine analysis, with cockpit data indicating possible fuel

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12 killed in skydiving aircraft crash shortly after takeoff near Butler Memorial Airport, Missouri; investigators probing mass-c Authorities say 12 people died in a fatal skydiving aircraft crash near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, shortly after takeoff, with initial reports describing it as a mass-casualty event. Federal investigators are working to determine what caused the accident and confirm occupant details.

2026-06-14T12:31:11.665064-07:00

12 killed in skydiving aircraft crash shortly after takeoff near Butler Memorial Airport, Missouri; investigators probing mass-c

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12 killed in skydiving-plane crash near Kansas City, Missouri, authorities say Missouri State Highway Patrol says all 12 occupants of a skydiving aircraft—11 skydivers and one pilot—were killed after the plane crashed near Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City. Local law enforcement and state troopers responded to the scene, with officials describing the fatalities as confirmed/presumed for all aboard.

2026-06-14T12:31:11.665064-07:00

12 killed in skydiving-plane crash near Kansas City, Missouri, authorities say

CNBC

JetBlue doubles down on Fort Lauderdale (FLL) with lounge upgrade and push to become an international gateway amid Miami–America JetBlue is investing in Fort Lauderdale with a new airport lounge and positioning the Florida hub as an international gateway, betting it can win share despite heavy competitive pressure around Miami International Airport. The strategy underscores how airlines respond when dominant network carriers control nearby demand pools.

2026-06-14T05:17:11.233916-07:00

JetBlue doubles down on Fort Lauderdale (FLL) with lounge upgrade and push to become an international gateway amid Miami–America

The Hill

TSA launches “Gold+” program for US airport security and customer-experience overhaul The Transportation Security Administration has announced a new TSA Gold+ initiative at US airports, positioning it as a bid to deliver “world-class security and customer experience.” The agency framed the program as an operational upgrade intended to improve how security is delivered while maintaining threat-focused screening.

2026-06-13T09:21:12.180121-07:00

TSA launches “Gold+” program for US airport security and customer-experience overhaul

Bloomberg

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IAF AN-32 crash near Jorhat, Assam kills five on routine training sortie; one survives; special commission launched Five Indian Air Force personnel died in an Antonov An-32 military-transport crash near Jorhat, Assam, during a routine training flight, according to IAF officials. A German-language report also described the aircraft crash during a landing attempt. The service has set up a special commission to probe the circumstances; one person survived, TASS reported.

2026-06-13T01:16:08.610918-07:00

IAF AN-32 crash near Jorhat, Assam kills five on routine training sortie; one survives; special commission launched

Cranky Flier

Spirit wins court ruling in LaGuardia slot dispute with Port Authority; sale plans face new constraints Spirit Airlines’ planned monetization of its New York LaGuardia (LGA) takeoff-and-landing slots hit a roadblock after the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey challenged Spirit’s approach. The airline secured a court win in the slot dispute that could affect the timing and structure of its capital-raising sale process.

2026-06-12T11:18:43.264479-07:00

Spirit wins court ruling in LaGuardia slot dispute with Port Authority; sale plans face new constraints

Associated Press

Iran-war fuel shock tightens jet-fuel supply and strains African carriers, industry body warns War-related disruption is driving up jet-fuel prices and worsening fuel supply strains for African airlines, the African Airlines Association warns. The group says the crisis has exposed how heavily carriers rely on imported jet fuel—leaving networks vulnerable to rapid cost and availability swings.

2026-06-12T09:10:13.344883-07:00

Iran-war fuel shock tightens jet-fuel supply and strains African carriers, industry body warns

Bloomberg

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Air India 787 crash probe: one-year update delayed amid pending U.S. engine analysis, with cockpit data indicating possible fuel India’s investigators are expected to miss the one-year anniversary deadline for a final explanation of the June 2025 Air India Boeing 787 crash near takeoff, citing ongoing engine analysis work in the U.S. A cockpit recording has supported a view that the captain cut fuel flow to the engines, while a one-year update provided no new details.

2026-06-12T06:56:59.797065-07:00

Air India 787 crash probe: one-year update delayed amid pending U.S. engine analysis, with cockpit data indicating possible fuel

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12 killed in skydiving-plane crash near Kansas City, Missouri, authorities say

12 killed in skydiving aircraft crash shortly after takeoff near Butler Memorial Airport, Missouri; investigators probing mass-c

IAF AN-32 crash near Jorhat, Assam kills five on routine training sortie; one survives; special commission launched

Air India 787 crash probe: one-year update delayed amid pending U.S. engine analysis, with cockpit data indicating possible fuel

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