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Russian Air Force Antonov An‑26 crashes in Crimea; 29 killed

On 31 March an Antonov An‑26 of the Russian Air Force crashed in Crimea, killing all 29 onboard — 23 passengers and six crew. The defence ministry described it as a "routine flight", cited a suspected technical malfunction and opened a full investigation.

2026-03-31T21:46:12.272146-07:00

The War Zone

F-35A Crashes on Nevada Test and Training Range During Nellis Training; Pilot Ejects Safely

2026-03-31T14:19:15.393614-07:00

Flying Magazine

Stop the Rush: Avoiding 'Hangar Rash' through safer taxiing and parking

2026-03-31T08:15:15.496124-07:00

Associated Press

U.S. Marine detained after TSA finds live 25 mm round in checked bag at Palm Springs International Airport

2026-03-31T05:21:16.789527-07:00

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Russian Air Force Antonov An‑26 crashes in Crimea; 29 killed On 31 March an Antonov An‑26 of the Russian Air Force crashed in Crimea, killing all 29 onboard — 23 passengers and six crew. The defence ministry described it as a "routine flight", cited a suspected technical malfunction and opened a full investigation.

2026-03-31T21:46:12.272146-07:00

Russian Air Force Antonov An‑26 crashes in Crimea; 29 killed

The War Zone

F-35A Crashes on Nevada Test and Training Range During Nellis Training; Pilot Ejects Safely On March 31 an F-35A assigned to Nellis Air Force Base crashed inside the Nevada Test and Training Range roughly 25 miles northeast of Indian Springs. The pilot ejected and was rescued with minor injuries; emergency responders reported no impact to populated areas. An investigation is underway.

2026-03-31T14:19:15.393614-07:00

F-35A Crashes on Nevada Test and Training Range During Nellis Training; Pilot Ejects Safely

AINonline

NTSB: ASDE‑X failed to alert before LaGuardia CRJ collision after ARFF truck lacked transponder

2026-03-31T10:55:23.148013-07:00

NTSB: ASDE‑X failed to alert before LaGu

Flying Magazine

Stop the Rush: Avoiding 'Hangar Rash' through safer taxiing and parking Safe taxiing and disciplined parking are the primary defenses against 'hangar rash' — the costly minor collisions, scrapes and FOD incidents that occur on ramps and near hangars. Better ramp discipline and vigilance cut repair bills, reduce aircraft downtime and limit safety risks.

2026-03-31T08:15:15.496124-07:00

Stop the Rush: Avoiding 'Hangar Rash' through safer taxiing and parking

Associated Press

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U.S. Marine detained after TSA finds live 25 mm round in checked bag at Palm Springs International Airport TSA agents at Palm Springs International Airport discovered a live 25 mm round in a U.S. Marine's checked baggage, and local police detained the servicemember at the airport. Authorities responded on site and have taken the individual into custody while the matter is investigated.

2026-03-31T05:21:16.789527-07:00

U.S. Marine detained after TSA finds live 25 mm round in checked bag at Palm Springs International Airport

Reuters

Multiple drones detected in Estonian airspace after Ukraine–Russia strikes; Latvia and Finland report related incursions Estonian forces detected several drones in national airspace after Ukrainian strikes on Russia; wreckage from one drone was recovered and authorities said none were shot down over Estonian territory. Latvia and Finland recorded related activity, and a Finnair flight to Tartu returned to Helsinki due to a drone threat.

2026-03-31T01:46:05.265489-07:00

Multiple drones detected in Estonian airspace after Ukraine–Russia strikes; Latvia and Finland report related incursions

FlightGlobal

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Delta A330-300 (DL104) returns to São Paulo after left-engine failure and fire Delta Air Lines flight DL104, an Airbus A330-300 (N813NW) with 272 passengers and 14 crew, returned to São Paulo-Guarulhos after its left engine failed and caught fire shortly after takeoff en route to Atlanta on March 29. Crew declared an emergency and landed safely ten minutes later; no injuries reported.

2026-03-30T13:15:31.752408-07:00

Delta A330-300 (DL104) returns to São Paulo after left-engine failure and fire

Washington Post

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Army opens administrative review after two AH-64 Apaches hover near Kid Rock's Tennessee home The U.S. Army has opened an administrative review after two AH‑64 Apache helicopters on a training sortie hovered near the hillside home of musician Kid Rock outside Nashville, Tennessee. The encounter was filmed and shared on social media the same day 'No Kings' anti‑Trump demonstrations took place.

2026-03-30T12:27:21.223609-07:00

Army opens administrative review after two AH-64 Apaches hover near Kid Rock's Tennessee home

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Russian Air Force Antonov An‑26 crashes in Crimea; 29 killed

F-35A Crashes on Nevada Test and Training Range During Nellis Training; Pilot Ejects Safely

Stop the Rush: Avoiding 'Hangar Rash' through safer taxiing and parking

U.S. Marine detained after TSA finds live 25 mm round in checked bag at Palm Springs International Airport

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