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United A321neo Loses Nose Wheel After Hard Landing at Orlando; FAA Review Expected

A United Airlines Airbus A321neo (reg. N14502) lost a nose‑wheel tire after a hard landing at Orlando International Airport, prompting a temporary runway closure and ground stop during peak travel hours. No injuries were reported; an FAA review is expected.

2026-01-18T16:04:51.867831-08:00

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New Luxair Embraer E195‑E2 returns to Luxembourg shortly after takeoff en route to Milan

2026-01-19T02:46:17.078612-08:00

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Sources: 28 aircraft destroyed at Khartoum International Airport since mid‑April 2023

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IndiGo Delhi–Siliguri flight diverts to Lucknow after onboard bomb threat

2026-01-18T16:04:31.652053-08:00

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New Luxair Embraer E195‑E2 returns to Luxembourg shortly after takeoff en route to Milan A newly delivered Luxair Embraer E195‑E2 operating flight LG6991 to Milan turned back to Luxembourg Findel shortly after takeoff on Monday 19 January; the airline declined to comment. The aircraft landed safely and the Milan service was cancelled pending inspection.

2026-01-19T02:46:17.078612-08:00

New Luxair Embraer E195‑E2 returns to Luxembourg shortly after takeoff en route to Milan

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Sources: 28 aircraft destroyed at Khartoum International Airport since mid‑April 2023 Aviation sources told the Sudan Tribune that 28 aircraft have been destroyed at Khartoum International Airport since mid‑April 2023. The count, reported by local aviation contacts, highlights the scale of damage to aircraft stored at the capital’s main airport over the past year.

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Sources: 28 aircraft destroyed at Khartoum International Airport since mid‑April 2023

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United A321neo Loses Nose Wheel After Hard Landing at Orlando; FAA Review Expected A United Airlines Airbus A321neo (reg. N14502) lost a nose‑wheel tire after a hard landing at Orlando International Airport, prompting a temporary runway closure and ground stop during peak travel hours. No injuries were reported; an FAA review is expected.

2026-01-18T16:04:51.867831-08:00

United A321neo Loses Nose Wheel After Hard Landing at Orlando; FAA Review Expected

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IndiGo Delhi–Siliguri flight diverts to Lucknow after onboard bomb threat On 18 January an IndiGo flight en route from Delhi to Siliguri was diverted to Lucknow after a bomb threat was discovered onboard. Initial reports gave no immediate confirmation of an explosive device or details on passenger evacuation while investigations proceed.

2026-01-18T16:04:31.652053-08:00

IndiGo Delhi–Siliguri flight diverts to Lucknow after onboard bomb threat

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Lufthansa Group and SWISS tighten power‑bank rules after January cabin fire Lufthansa Group, joined by SWISS and other carriers, has introduced stricter rules for portable power banks following a January 2025 cabin fire. Use and in‑flight charging of power banks and e‑cigarettes is banned; passengers may carry a maximum of two units in carry‑on only, not in checked baggage.

2026-01-18T08:27:13.304687-08:00

Lufthansa Group and SWISS tighten power‑bank rules after January cabin fire

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Indonesia ATR 42-500 (PK‑THT) crashes in mountainous South Sulawesi during government charter On 17 January 2026 an Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42-500 (PK‑THT) operating a government charter from Yogyakarta to Makassar lost contact and crashed in mountainous terrain in South Sulawesi. Large search-and-rescue operations are underway; ATR has offered technical support and initial reports indicate no survivors.

2026-01-17T06:54:06.093383-08:00

Indonesia ATR 42-500 (PK‑THT) crashes in mountainous South Sulawesi during government charter

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American Airlines Flight 3057 partially leaves taxiway at Rochester after de‑icing; 90 passengers uninjured American Airlines Flight 3057 partially left the paved surface of a Rochester taxiway after completing post‑deicing procedures amid snow and freezing temperatures. The aircraft, carrying 90 passengers, sustained no injuries; the flight was delayed overnight while airline and authorities assessed the situation.

2026-01-16T10:43:49.265445-08:00

American Airlines Flight 3057 partially leaves taxiway at Rochester after de‑icing; 90 passengers uninjured

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Bomb threat against FedEx freighter triggers multi‑agency response at Great Falls An early‑morning bomb threat against a FedEx cargo aircraft at Great Falls International Airport brought the FBI, Montana Air National Guard explosive ordnance disposal teams, K‑9 units and local police together in a coordinated security response as authorities assessed the reported threat.

2026-01-16T10:33:54.419932-08:00

Bomb threat against FedEx freighter triggers multi‑agency response at Great Falls

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United A321neo Loses Nose Wheel After Hard Landing at Orlando; FAA Review Expected

New Luxair Embraer E195‑E2 returns to Luxembourg shortly after takeoff en route to Milan

Sources: 28 aircraft destroyed at Khartoum International Airport since mid‑April 2023

IndiGo Delhi–Siliguri flight diverts to Lucknow after onboard bomb threat

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