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US F-15E Downed Over Iran in Operation Epic Fury; Combat SAR Underway; Iran Claims F-35 Loss

A U.S. Air Force F-15E was downed over Iran during Operation Epic Fury after more than 13,000 combat sorties; two crew reportedly ejected and a combat search-and-rescue is underway. Iranian media separately claimed a second U.S. F-35 was struck, with the pilot unlikely to have ejected.

2026-04-03T10:51:19.454508-07:00

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Business aviation fatalities fall 50% in Q1 as runway excursions remain a persistent risk

2026-04-03T10:40:42.034000-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Passenger dies on Korean Air Washington Dulles–Seoul flight after crew allegedly fail to attach oxygen mask, lawsuit claims

2026-04-03T08:06:55.900193-07:00

The Intercept

Iran downs U.S. F-15E; one crew rescued, one missing — USAF A-10 crashes near Strait of Hormuz

2026-04-03T09:16:15.174965-07:00

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Wall Street Journal

US F-15E Downed Over Iran in Operation Epic Fury; Combat SAR Underway; Iran Claims F-35 Loss A U.S. Air Force F-15E was downed over Iran during Operation Epic Fury after more than 13,000 combat sorties; two crew reportedly ejected and a combat search-and-rescue is underway. Iranian media separately claimed a second U.S. F-35 was struck, with the pilot unlikely to have ejected.

2026-04-03T10:51:19.454508-07:00

US F-15E Downed Over Iran in Operation Epic Fury; Combat SAR Underway; Iran Claims F-35 Loss

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Business aviation fatalities fall 50% in Q1 as runway excursions remain a persistent risk Business aviation fatalities fell 50% in Q1, marking a notable safety improvement across the sector. However, runway excursions continue to drive a disproportionate share of accidents and operational disruptions, keeping regulators and airport operators focused on mitigation and oversight measures.

2026-04-03T10:40:42.034000-07:00

Business aviation fatalities fall 50% in Q1 as runway excursions remain a persistent risk

The Intercept

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Iran downs U.S. F-15E; one crew rescued, one missing — USAF A-10 crashes near Strait of Hormuz OSINT images indicate Iran shot down a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle, the first confirmed loss of a crewed U.S. fighter in the war; one crewman was rescued and a second remains missing. Nearly concurrently a USAF A-10 crashed near the Strait of Hormuz; its pilot is reported safe.

2026-04-03T09:16:15.174965-07:00

Iran downs U.S. F-15E; one crew rescued, one missing — USAF A-10 crashes near Strait of Hormuz

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Passenger dies on Korean Air Washington Dulles–Seoul flight after crew allegedly fail to attach oxygen mask, lawsuit claims A U.S. Department of Defense safety specialist from Silver Spring, Maryland, died during the final hours of Korean Air’s ultra‑long‑haul service from Washington Dulles to Seoul after flight attendants allegedly failed to attach an oxygen mask to an O2 bottle, a new lawsuit contends.

2026-04-03T08:06:55.900193-07:00

Passenger dies on Korean Air Washington Dulles–Seoul flight after crew allegedly fail to attach oxygen mask, lawsuit claims

FlightGlobal

No NOTAM issued before Air Urga Antonov An-26 struck runway embankment at N'Délé, Central African Republic Ukrainian investigators say no NOTAM was issued before an Air Urga Antonov An-26 struck an artificial soil embankment while landing at N'Délé, Central African Republic. The aircraft, arriving from Bangui in daylight, hit the runway obstruction on 10 February last year.

2026-04-02T00:16:05.603827-07:00

No NOTAM issued before Air Urga Antonov An-26 struck runway embankment at N'Délé, Central African Republic

AINonline

Business aircraft accident reports — April 2026: preliminary and final investigations April 2026’s roundup compiles preliminary and final accident reports involving business aircraft, summarizing causal findings, fatalities and injuries, and any ensuing safety recommendations from investigative authorities. The collection highlights recurring causal factors, operator type and phase-of-flight patterns relevant for fleet operators and insurers.

2026-04-01T04:51:57.318692-07:00

Business aircraft accident reports — April 2026: preliminary and final investigations

Washington Post

Pentagon chief blocks Army probe, absolves crews after Kid Rock helicopter flyby The Pentagon chief intervened to block an Army investigation and lift disciplinary action after a helicopter flyby at a Kid Rock event, posting “No punishment. No investigation.” on social media hours after military officials said they had grounded the pilots involved. The move halts the service's probe.

2026-04-01T02:58:25.323360-07:00

Pentagon chief blocks Army probe, absolves crews after Kid Rock helicopter flyby

Reuters

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Iran-linked drones ignite fuel-tank blaze at Kuwait International; tanker off Qatar hit amid wider Gulf strikes Kuwait International Airport remained closed after Iran-linked drones struck fuel-storage tanks, triggering a major blaze that grounded commercial services. The strikes — including a tanker hit off Qatar and separate incidents in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia — come amid escalatory U.S.–Israeli operations and regional reprisals.

2026-03-31T23:27:21.457242-07:00

Iran-linked drones ignite fuel-tank blaze at Kuwait International; tanker off Qatar hit amid wider Gulf strikes

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US F-15E Downed Over Iran in Operation Epic Fury; Combat SAR Underway; Iran Claims F-35 Loss

Business aviation fatalities fall 50% in Q1 as runway excursions remain a persistent risk

Passenger dies on Korean Air Washington Dulles–Seoul flight after crew allegedly fail to attach oxygen mask, lawsuit claims

Iran downs U.S. F-15E; one crew rescued, one missing — USAF A-10 crashes near Strait of Hormuz

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