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F/A-18E Super Hornet Lost Overboard from USS Harry S. Truman in Incident Amid Houthi Threats

A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fell into the Red Sea from the USS Harry S. Truman as the aircraft carrier maneuvered to avoid Houthi missiles. The mishap reportedly occurred while the jet was being towed across the flight deck, as part of ongoing operations in the region.

2025-04-28T11:44:43.437130-07:00

AeroTime

Major Power Outage Disrupts Air Travel Across Portugal and Spain

2025-04-28T06:45:27.240159-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

British Airways Boeing 777 Emergency Landing in Boston after Bird Strike

2025-04-27T06:18:27.356600-07:00

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Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 Evacuated in Orlando After Engine Fire

2025-04-21T09:30:52.352745-07:00

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Alliance Air ATR 72 Incident in Bhubaneswar Highlights Safety Concerns in Adverse Weather In October, an Alliance Air ATR 72-600 encountered "unusual" vibrations and sank on final approach amid heavy rain, landing short of the runway in Bhubaneswar. The incident raises questions about aircraft performance and crew response in challenging weather conditions, following similar runway safety concerns in recent months.

2025-04-29T03:11:47.337269-07:00

Alliance Air ATR 72 Incident in Bhubaneswar Highlights Safety Concerns in Adverse Weather

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South Korean Military Announces Air Force Inspection Amid Discipline Concerns The South Korean military will conduct an inspection of the Air Force following several incidents attributed to pilot error, raising questions about discipline within the ranks. The inspection aims to address safety lapses and reinforce operational protocols to prevent future accidents.

2025-04-28T18:27:29.117529-07:00

South Korean Military Announces Air Force Inspection Amid Discipline Concerns

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F/A-18E Super Hornet Lost Overboard from USS Harry S. Truman in Incident Amid Houthi Threats A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fell into the Red Sea from the USS Harry S. Truman as the aircraft carrier maneuvered to avoid Houthi missiles. The mishap reportedly occurred while the jet was being towed across the flight deck, as part of ongoing operations in the region.

2025-04-28T11:44:43.437130-07:00

F/A-18E Super Hornet Lost Overboard from USS Harry S. Truman in Incident Amid Houthi Threats

Aviation Week

FAA Orders Inspections After Delta 717 Gear-Up Landing Incident Following a gear-up landing incident involving a Delta Boeing 717, the FAA will require repetitive inspections to prevent similar failures. The June 2023 incident underscores critical challenges in ensuring landing gear reliability and safety protocols for aging fleets.

2025-04-28T11:23:41.407020-07:00

FAA Orders Inspections After Delta 717 Gear-Up Landing Incident

AeroTime

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Major Power Outage Disrupts Air Travel Across Portugal and Spain A widespread power outage on April 28 affected major airports in Portugal and Spain, causing significant disruptions to air travel and public transport. The outage, attributed to extreme temperature variations, led to delays and cancellations, impacting airlines and passengers across the region.

2025-04-28T06:45:27.240159-07:00

Major Power Outage Disrupts Air Travel Across Portugal and Spain

AeroTime

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Royal Thai Police Twin Otter Sea Crash Leaves Six Dead A Royal Thai Police Viking Twin Otter crashed into the sea near Hua Hin during a post-maintenance test flight, resulting in the deaths of six individuals. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about flight safety and the critical nature of maintenance protocols, particularly for organizational fleets.

2025-04-28T04:19:00.788032-07:00

Royal Thai Police Twin Otter Sea Crash Leaves Six Dead

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Pilot Error and De-Icing Lapse Led to Fatal Embraer Phenom 300 Crash in Utah An investigation into the crash of an Embraer Phenom 300 at Provo Municipal Airport, Utah, reveals the pilot's failure to de-ice the aircraft before takeoff resulted in a fatal stall immediately after liftoff. The pilot died, and three passengers were injured, with two in serious condition.

2025-04-27T23:48:36.018481-07:00

Pilot Error and De-Icing Lapse Led to Fatal Embraer Phenom 300 Crash in Utah

Aviation Source

DC Blackhawk Crash Highlights Pilot Mental Health in Aviation Accidents The DC Blackhawk crash, initially reported without context on pilot mental health, raises critical questions on support mechanisms for aviators. Understanding how pilot well-being influences operational safety could lead to systemic changes in aviation protocols, preventing future tragedies.

2025-04-27T16:20:39.962337-07:00

DC Blackhawk Crash Highlights Pilot Mental Health in Aviation Accidents

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