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• David Kaminski-Morrow
Airbus is seeking details of hydraulic-system maintenance performed on an Air India A320neo after the twinjet briefly lost all three hydraulic circuits in cruise and experienced an altitude excursion. The incident raises questions about maintenance history and the resilience of the A320neo’s hydraulic architecture.
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Airbus is seeking details of hydraulic-system maintenance performed on an Air India A320neo after the twinjet briefly lost all three hydraulic circuits in cruise and experienced an altitude excursion. The incident raises questions about maintenance history and the resilience of the A320neo’s hydraulic architecture.
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American Airlines flight AA2398 from Atlanta to Dallas/Fort Worth landed safely after a passenger’s laptop battery caught fire during the final portion of the flight. Reports said up to five passengers suffered burns, with at least one requiring medical treatment, highlighting the continuing onboard risk from lithium-ion batteries.
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