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Investigators say pilot intentionally put Cessna Caravan into steep descent before fatal skydive crash

U.S. investigators believe the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan pilot deliberately began a steep descent after releasing skydivers, then failed to recover before exceeding the aircraft’s speed limit. The aircraft initially followed the post-jump profile seen on earlier flights, before diverging from it.

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Second wave of bomb threats disrupts European flights, including Aer Lingus diversion to French air base

Bomb threats affected at least 12 more flights across Europe on Thursday, prompting diversions and military escorts in a second wave of alerts. Four aircraft bound for Prague were targeted, though Czech police assessed those threats as low credibility; an Aer Lingus A320 flying Dublin–Rome was diverted to a French military air base.

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Bomb threats target European passenger flights, prompting diversions and security checks

A series of bomb threats against flights operated by Ryanair, Wizz Air, LOT Polish Airlines and SAS disrupted passenger operations across Europe. Aircraft were diverted or made emergency landings, while security services inspected planes and fighter jets escorted some flights; no explosives have been found.

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Wizz Air A321neo diverted to Budapest after bomb threat; Hungarian Gripen escorted landing

A Wizz Air flight from London Luton to Sofia diverted to Budapest on Nov. 2 after a bomb threat prompted Hungarian Air Force Gripen fighters to escort the A321neo. It landed at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport at 12:09 local time; a ground inspection found no explosive, and the aircraft later resumed its journey.

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