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Inquiry praises One Air 747-400 crew after depressurization and unreliable airspeed following Heathrow departure

An investigation praised the One Air Boeing 747-400 freighter crew for its structured response after multiple technical failures emerged following departure from London Heathrow, including cabin depressurization and unreliable airspeed indications. The incident underscores the importance of disciplined crew procedures during rapidly evolving failures.

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Air India A320neo suffers simultaneous loss of all three hydraulic systems at 36,000 feet, injuring 24; captain tests positive f

India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau says an Air India A320neo lost pressure in all three hydraulic systems within four seconds during cruise at 36,000 feet, producing a severe upset that injured 24 people. Investigators have not determined the cause, while the captain tested positive for a psychoactive substance.

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Sydney airport near-miss involved controllers flagged as high-fatigue risk, records show

Several air traffic controllers on duty when two Qantas aircraft nearly collided at Sydney Airport in July had been identified as facing a high risk of fatigue, according to internal records and a call recording obtained by Reuters. One shift manager described the staffing situation as “a bit insane.”

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Air China 747-8 returns to service after refueling truck damages JFK fueling ports

An Air China Boeing 747-8 has returned to flight after spending nearly three days stranded at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. The aircraft sustained damage to its refueling ports when a fuel truck moved away while still connected, disrupting the jumbo jet’s operation.

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Germany blames Russia for explosive drone attack on Antonov An-124 at Leipzig/Halle Airport

Berlin says Russia carried out an explosive drone attack targeting a Ukrainian Antonov An-124 cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport in August. The accusation adds the incident to a growing list of suspected Russian sabotage operations in Europe, raising fresh security concerns for airports and air cargo operators.

Reuters

Coast Guard Gulfstream V Makes Emergency Landing at Reagan National After Engine Failure

A U.S. Coast Guard-operated Gulfstream V carrying Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and 13 others diverted safely to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after its right engine failed during a border patrol mission. No injuries were reported, and Mullin praised the pilots for completing the single-engine landing.

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Coast Guard Gulfstream V carrying DHS secretary lands safely after engine failure

A U.S. Coast Guard jet carrying Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, senior officials and 14 people aboard made an emergency landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after an engine failed during a border patrol mission. No injuries were reported, and Mullin said the single-engine landing went smoothly.

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Boeing pays $3.1 million FAA fine over safety violations tied to Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 emergency

Boeing paid a $3.1 million FAA penalty for a series of safety violations, including actions linked to the 2024 Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 door-plug blowout. The agency also cited interference with safety officials’ independence and the delivery or operation of unairworthy aircraft.