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Multiple drone sightings force overnight closure of Munich Airport; dozens of flights grounded and ~3,000 passengers stranded

Munich Airport closed overnight on Oct. 2–3 after multiple drone sightings, grounding dozens of flights and leaving about 3,000 passengers stranded. The episode — part of a wider wave of European airspace disruptions — prompted Germany to pledge tighter laws to speed detection and takedown of unauthorized drones.

2025-10-02T18:13:55.693135-07:00

Aviation Source

Two Delta CRJ‑900s collide on LaGuardia taxiway; one cockpit badly damaged, one injured

2025-10-01T21:13:44.214865-07:00

One Mile at a Time

Dead stowaway found in landing gear of American Airlines jet arriving at Charlotte from Europe

2025-09-28T12:30:22.979272-07:00

Reuters

Family of Jan. 29 D.C. midair collision victim sues American Airlines, U.S. Army and FAA

2025-09-24T09:32:33.495834-07:00

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Hop-A-Jet sues GE, Bombardier Learjet and MROs, blames variable guide vane corrosion for Naples accident Hop-A-Jet filed suit alleging corrosion of the engines' variable guide vane systems caused the Naples accident, and in the complaint names GE, Bombardier Learjet and several MROs, accusing design, manufacturing, safety and maintenance failures that led to the incident.

2025-10-03T09:44:42.290994-07:00

Hop-A-Jet sues GE, Bombardier Learjet and MROs, blames variable guide vane corrosion for Naples accident

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Multiple drone sightings force overnight closure of Munich Airport; dozens of flights grounded and ~3,000 passengers stranded Munich Airport closed overnight on Oct. 2–3 after multiple drone sightings, grounding dozens of flights and leaving about 3,000 passengers stranded. The episode — part of a wider wave of European airspace disruptions — prompted Germany to pledge tighter laws to speed detection and takedown of unauthorized drones.

2025-10-02T18:13:55.693135-07:00

Multiple drone sightings force overnight closure of Munich Airport; dozens of flights grounded and ~3,000 passengers stranded

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FAA creates helicopter buffer zones at two Washington‑area international airports after midair collision The FAA said Thursday it is modifying helicopter routes and establishing buffer zones at two international airports near Washington, D.C., months after an American Airlines jet collided with an Army Black Hawk. The changes aim to separate low‑altitude helicopter traffic from commercial flight paths during continuing safety reviews.

2025-10-02T16:24:22.063660-07:00

FAA creates helicopter buffer zones at two Washington‑area international airports after midair collision

Flying Magazine

NTSB Limits Operations to Emergency Response as U.S. Government Shuts Down The National Transportation Safety Board has curtailed routine operations, limiting staff to emergency response and other essential work amid the federal government shutdown. Most investigative, safety outreach and non‑urgent functions will be paused until funding is restored, reducing the agency's oversight capacity.

2025-10-02T06:03:33.705939-07:00

NTSB Limits Operations to Emergency Response as U.S. Government Shuts Down

FlightGlobal

ATSB: Undetected tailwind and worn tyres led Cessna 510 to aquaplane and overrun at Bankstown The Australian Transport Safety Bureau found an undetected tailwind and worn tyres caused a Cessna 510 operated by AirMed Australia to aquaplane and overrun Bankstown runway on 11 January. The medical transport had departed Narrandera with a pilot, nurse and patient on board; injuries were not reported.

2025-10-02T02:28:13.417017-07:00

ATSB: Undetected tailwind and worn tyres led Cessna 510 to aquaplane and overrun at Bankstown

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Passenger charged after allegedly biting girlfriend’s fingers on United flight while leaning over toddler A passenger on a United Airlines flight was charged with assault after prosecutors say he bit his girlfriend's fingers during an onboard dispute while leaning over a toddler. The incident highlights the safety and legal risks posed by disruptive passenger behavior in confined cabin environments.

2025-10-02T02:09:50.201652-07:00

Passenger charged after allegedly biting girlfriend’s fingers on United flight while leaning over toddler

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Two Delta CRJ‑900s collide on LaGuardia taxiway; one cockpit badly damaged, one injured Two Delta Connection Bombardier CRJ‑900 regional jets collided while taxiing at New York LaGuardia, with the wing of one striking and badly damaging the other's cockpit. Both aircraft sustained major damage and one person was injured; airport authorities and the carrier are investigating the ground collision.

2025-10-01T21:13:44.214865-07:00

Two Delta CRJ‑900s collide on LaGuardia taxiway; one cockpit badly damaged, one injured

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BEA: Fouga Magister pilot likely lost consciousness during tight turn, fatally crashing off Toulon French investigators say a vintage V‑tailed Fouga Magister crashed into the Mediterranean off Toulon on 16 August after its pilot executed a tight turn while rejoining the display. The BEA found the pilot likely lost consciousness during the manoeuvre, causing the jet to strike the sea and killing the pilot.

2025-09-30T23:38:26.957658-07:00

BEA: Fouga Magister pilot likely lost consciousness during tight turn, fatally crashing off Toulon

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