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Volotea A319 aborts approach at Paris–Orly after ILS reportedly not switched on, BEA probes

French investigators say an absent ILS signal on a Paris–Orly runway preceded a Volotea Airbus A319's aborted low approach and triggered a low‑altitude warning on 4 December. The BEA's provisional probe found the A319, operating Rodez–Orly, broke off the approach after the navigational aid was reportedly not switched on.

2025-12-22T01:04:50.523361-08:00

Reuters

South Korea parliament orders independent probe into December 2024 Jeju Air crash that killed 179

2025-12-21T19:04:49.984614-08:00

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Aer Lingus A321XLR grounded after 3.3g hard landing in Dublin; full landing‑gear replacement expected

2025-12-21T08:24:48.218034-08:00

Washington Post

Bright D.C. skyline probed as possible factor in Jan. 29 midair collision that killed 67

2025-12-21T10:05:03.325021-08:00

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Volotea A319 aborts approach at Paris–Orly after ILS reportedly not switched on, BEA probes French investigators say an absent ILS signal on a Paris–Orly runway preceded a Volotea Airbus A319's aborted low approach and triggered a low‑altitude warning on 4 December. The BEA's provisional probe found the A319, operating Rodez–Orly, broke off the approach after the navigational aid was reportedly not switched on.

2025-12-22T01:04:50.523361-08:00

Volotea A319 aborts approach at Paris–Orly after ILS reportedly not switched on, BEA probes

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South Korea parliament orders independent probe into December 2024 Jeju Air crash that killed 179 South Korea's parliament on Monday approved a bill to establish an independent investigation into the December 2024 Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people. The move comes amid delays in the release of an accident report by the government-backed investigation board and rising scrutiny.

2025-12-21T19:04:49.984614-08:00

South Korea parliament orders independent probe into December 2024 Jeju Air crash that killed 179

Washington Post

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Bright D.C. skyline probed as possible factor in Jan. 29 midair collision that killed 67 The Washington Post examined whether the bright skyline surrounding Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport may have influenced the Jan. 29 midair collision that killed 67, exploring whether urban lighting created visual illusions or distractions that affected pilot perception during final approach.

2025-12-21T10:05:03.325021-08:00

Bright D.C. skyline probed as possible factor in Jan. 29 midair collision that killed 67

The Independent

Charter carrying Minnesota Vikings makes emergency landing in Minneapolis after reported mechanical issue A charter aircraft carrying the Minnesota Vikings made an emergency landing at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport after the crew reported a mechanical issue and turned the flight back to the airport. The aircraft was returned to Minneapolis and taken out of service pending further evaluation.

2025-12-21T09:46:14.887345-08:00

Charter carrying Minnesota Vikings makes emergency landing in Minneapolis after reported mechanical issue

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Aer Lingus A321XLR grounded after 3.3g hard landing in Dublin; full landing‑gear replacement expected An Aer Lingus Airbus A321XLR experienced a 3.3g hard landing at Dublin Airport on 13 December in gusty winds, sustaining severe landing‑gear damage. The jet will require a complete landing‑gear replacement and is expected to be grounded for several weeks for repairs and inspections.

2025-12-21T08:24:48.218034-08:00

Aer Lingus A321XLR grounded after 3.3g hard landing in Dublin; full landing‑gear replacement expected

avbrief.com

Autoland guides King Air to safe landing at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport A Beechcraft King Air that engaged its autoland system landed safely at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport near Denver on Saturday afternoon, and all aboard were reported safe. Initial reports credited the aircraft's autoland capability with guiding the aircraft to a controlled touchdown.

2025-12-20T21:12:48.206235-08:00

Autoland guides King Air to safe landing at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport

7news.com.au

Pilot walks away after light aircraft severely damaged in Gold Coast takeoff crash A light aircraft was severely damaged after a takeoff went wrong at Gold Coast, Australia, yet the pilot walked away from the wreckage with no reported serious injuries. Local investigators are examining the departure‑phase accident to determine causes and operational factors.

2025-12-20T14:12:25.806174-08:00

Pilot walks away after light aircraft severely damaged in Gold Coast takeoff crash

vintageaviationnews.com

Chalk 40 and the Ice: How a Douglas C-47 Enabled the Recovery of P-38 “Glacier Girl” Don Brooks' Douglas C-47, now called "Chalk 40", flew the supply and support missions that enabled recovery of the Lockheed P‑38 "Glacier Girl" from beneath more than 260 feet of Greenland ice. Operating on skis in brutal Arctic conditions, the aircraft endured field engine changes and hundreds of sorties.

2025-12-20T05:09:04.603103-08:00

Chalk 40 and the Ice: How a Douglas C-47 Enabled the Recovery of P-38 “Glacier Girl”

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Volotea A319 aborts approach at Paris–Orly after ILS reportedly not switched on, BEA probes

South Korea parliament orders independent probe into December 2024 Jeju Air crash that killed 179

Aer Lingus A321XLR grounded after 3.3g hard landing in Dublin; full landing‑gear replacement expected

Bright D.C. skyline probed as possible factor in Jan. 29 midair collision that killed 67

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