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Probe opens after Cessna 650 Citation III (XA-PRO) crashes near Toluca during emergency landing attempt

Mexican authorities opened an investigation after a Cessna 650 Citation III (registration XA‑PRO) en route from Acapulco to Toluca crashed in San Mateo Atenco on Dec. 15 while attempting an emergency landing. Flightplan data recorded eight passengers and two crew; preliminary reports cite an excessive left bank on final.

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JetBlue A320 halts climb off Curaçao to avoid mid‑air collision with USAF tanker flying without transponder

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United 777‑200ER Returns to Dulles After Engine Failure and Small Brush Fire

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Cathay Pacific passenger arrested after attempting to open A350 door on Boston–Hong Kong flight

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Frontier A321neo (F92647) Returns to Cleveland After Engine Failure on Dec. 15 Frontier Airlines flight F92647, an Airbus A321neo bound for Atlanta, returned to Cleveland Hopkins Airport on 15 December after an engine failure shortly after takeoff. The aircraft landed safely at CLE, and Frontier along with aviation authorities are reviewing the occurrence and its operational implications.

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Frontier A321neo (F92647) Returns to Cleveland After Engine Failure on Dec. 15

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Ryanair 737-8 MAX engine shut down after cockpit sun visor detaches shortly after Krakow departure A Milan‑bound Ryanair Boeing 737‑8 MAX experienced an engine shutdown shortly after departing Krakow when a cockpit sun visor detached, prompting the crew to shut down one engine and manage the in‑flight event. Details on diversion, damage or injuries have not been released.

2025-12-16T13:23:02.745680-08:00

Ryanair 737-8 MAX engine shut down after cockpit sun visor detaches shortly after Krakow departure

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Alaska Airlines flight struck by lightning during approach to Sitka An Alaska Airlines flight from Juneau was struck by lightning during its approach into Sitka on Monday. Information about damage, injuries or the flight's outcome remains limited; the incident occurred as the aircraft neared Sitka's airport and prompted standard aviation safety follow-up.

2025-12-16T11:43:58.837177-08:00

Alaska Airlines flight struck by lightning during approach to Sitka

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Probe opens after Cessna 650 Citation III (XA-PRO) crashes near Toluca during emergency landing attempt Mexican authorities opened an investigation after a Cessna 650 Citation III (registration XA‑PRO) en route from Acapulco to Toluca crashed in San Mateo Atenco on Dec. 15 while attempting an emergency landing. Flightplan data recorded eight passengers and two crew; preliminary reports cite an excessive left bank on final.

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Probe opens after Cessna 650 Citation III (XA-PRO) crashes near Toluca during emergency landing attempt

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Leonardo denies liability in 2018 AW169 crash that killed Leicester City owner Leonardo has denied liability in a lawsuit over the 2018 AW169 helicopter crash that killed Thai businessman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, saying in its defence that the AW169 is safe and not at fault for the accident that claimed the Leicester City owner’s life.

2025-12-16T05:17:32.894368-08:00

Leonardo denies liability in 2018 AW169 crash that killed Leicester City owner

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Sen. Cruz threatens funding block unless NDAA Section 373 is removed after fatal midair collision Sen. Ted Cruz says he'll block government funding unless Section 373 — alleged to roll back safeguards after the January midair collision that killed 67 — is stripped from the NDAA and replaced by the bipartisan ROTOR Act; Leader John Thune aims to hold a vote this week.

2025-12-15T16:06:51.409270-08:00

Sen. Cruz threatens funding block unless NDAA Section 373 is removed after fatal midair collision

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Cessna Citation III crashes in San Mateo Atenco during emergency landing attempt; at least seven dead A Cessna Citation III private jet en route from Acapulco to Toluca crashed in San Mateo Atenco while attempting an emergency landing, killing at least seven people, state civil protection authorities said. The crash sparked a major fire and evacuations; footage has emerged of the final moments.

2025-12-15T15:38:49.569347-08:00

Cessna Citation III crashes in San Mateo Atenco during emergency landing attempt; at least seven dead

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Turkey shoots down 'out-of-control' drone after Black Sea approach The Turkish Defense Ministry said F-16s shot down an "out of control" unmanned aerial vehicle that approached Turkish airspace from the Black Sea after being monitored under standard procedures. The ministry said the drone was engaged and destroyed in a secure area, with no reported damage.

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Turkey shoots down 'out-of-control' drone after Black Sea approach

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