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Luxair aborts flight of newly delivered Embraer E195‑E2, prompting safety debate in Luxembourg

A newly delivered Luxair Embraer E195‑E2 aborted a flight and returned to its departure airport, prompting a public safety debate in Luxembourg. The unexpected return of the type during its introduction to service has raised scrutiny of aircraft reliability and the airline's procedures for bringing a new model into operation.

2026-01-20T02:16:32.962062-08:00

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ATSB: Sharp Airlines Metroliner freight departed Townsville with pitot covers fitted

2026-01-19T20:50:50.053015-08:00

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United A321neo (N14502) loses nose‑wheel tire after hard landing at Orlando; FAA review expected

2026-01-18T16:04:51.867831-08:00

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Brazilian regulator limits operations of Luxair’s newly delivered Embraer E195‑E2 after return-to-field

2026-01-19T02:46:17.078612-08:00

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Luxair aborts flight of newly delivered Embraer E195‑E2, prompting safety debate in Luxembourg A newly delivered Luxair Embraer E195‑E2 aborted a flight and returned to its departure airport, prompting a public safety debate in Luxembourg. The unexpected return of the type during its introduction to service has raised scrutiny of aircraft reliability and the airline's procedures for bringing a new model into operation.

2026-01-20T02:16:32.962062-08:00

Luxair aborts flight of newly delivered Embraer E195‑E2, prompting safety debate in Luxembourg

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ATSB: Sharp Airlines Metroliner freight departed Townsville with pitot covers fitted Australia's ATSB found a Sharp Airlines Fairchild SA227 Metroliner freighter departed Townsville in darkness and rain on 10 February with pitot tube covers still fitted, and produced erroneous airspeed indications during the flight. Investigators said non‑specific operator procedures contributed to the oversight.

2026-01-19T20:50:50.053015-08:00

ATSB: Sharp Airlines Metroliner freight departed Townsville with pitot covers fitted

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Brazilian regulator limits operations of Luxair’s newly delivered Embraer E195‑E2 after return-to-field A Brazilian regulator has warned that Luxair’s recently delivered Embraer E195‑E2 must not operate in freezing fog, low visibility or at temperatures below 3°C. The restriction follows a Jan. 19 flight to Milan that returned to Luxembourg shortly after takeoff; Luxair declined to comment.

2026-01-19T02:46:17.078612-08:00

Brazilian regulator limits operations of Luxair’s newly delivered Embraer E195‑E2 after return-to-field

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Sources: 28 aircraft destroyed at Khartoum International Airport since mid‑April 2023 Aviation sources told the Sudan Tribune that 28 aircraft have been destroyed at Khartoum International Airport since mid‑April 2023. The count, reported by local aviation contacts, highlights the scale of damage to aircraft stored at the capital’s main airport over the past year.

2026-01-19T00:50:00.010408-08:00

Sources: 28 aircraft destroyed at Khartoum International Airport since mid‑April 2023

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United A321neo (N14502) loses nose‑wheel tire after hard landing at Orlando; FAA review expected A United Airlines Airbus A321neo (N14502) lost a nose‑wheel tire following a hard landing at Orlando International Airport, prompting a runway closure and temporary ground stop. No injuries were reported; the occurrence will be reviewed by the FAA and subject to a mechanical investigation.

2026-01-18T16:04:51.867831-08:00

United A321neo (N14502) loses nose‑wheel tire after hard landing at Orlando; FAA review expected

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IndiGo Delhi–Siliguri flight diverts to Lucknow after onboard bomb threat On 18 January an IndiGo flight en route from Delhi to Siliguri was diverted to Lucknow after a bomb threat was discovered onboard. Initial reports gave no immediate confirmation of an explosive device or details on passenger evacuation while investigations proceed.

2026-01-18T16:04:31.652053-08:00

IndiGo Delhi–Siliguri flight diverts to Lucknow after onboard bomb threat

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Lufthansa Group and SWISS tighten power‑bank rules after January cabin fire Lufthansa Group, joined by SWISS and other carriers, has introduced stricter rules for portable power banks following a January 2025 cabin fire. Use and in‑flight charging of power banks and e‑cigarettes is banned; passengers may carry a maximum of two units in carry‑on only, not in checked baggage.

2026-01-18T08:27:13.304687-08:00

Lufthansa Group and SWISS tighten power‑bank rules after January cabin fire

Aviation Week

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Indonesia ATR 42-500 (PK‑THT) crashes in mountainous South Sulawesi during government charter On 17 January 2026 an Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42-500 (PK‑THT) operating a government charter from Yogyakarta to Makassar lost contact and crashed in mountainous terrain in South Sulawesi. Large search-and-rescue operations are underway; ATR has offered technical support and initial reports indicate no survivors.

2026-01-17T06:54:06.093383-08:00

Indonesia ATR 42-500 (PK‑THT) crashes in mountainous South Sulawesi during government charter

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Luxair aborts flight of newly delivered Embraer E195‑E2, prompting safety debate in Luxembourg

ATSB: Sharp Airlines Metroliner freight departed Townsville with pitot covers fitted

United A321neo (N14502) loses nose‑wheel tire after hard landing at Orlando; FAA review expected

Brazilian regulator limits operations of Luxair’s newly delivered Embraer E195‑E2 after return-to-field

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