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China orders suspension of light-aircraft operator tied to crash into Beijing’s tallest building

China’s civil aviation authority has ordered an operator linked to a light aircraft crash into Beijing’s tallest building to suspend operations, ground all aircraft, and eliminate “major safety hazards.” The directive follows the regulator’s determination of serious safety deficiencies associated with the operator.

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2026-07-20T16:10:05.085778-07:00

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NTSB probes geese as a factor in fatal Bell 206L-4 breakup over the Hudson River

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2026-07-20T14:53:05.147152-07:00

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Ryanair: preliminary findings indicate a possible foreign object struck engine in Thessaloniki departure incident

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2026-07-20T03:39:44.495770-07:00

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Israir says pushback-tug damage at London Luton was likely deliberate after third A320 incident in under a year

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2026-07-20T02:51:32.550604-07:00

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China orders suspension of light-aircraft operator tied to crash into Beijing’s tallest building China’s civil aviation authority has ordered an operator linked to a light aircraft crash into Beijing’s tallest building to suspend operations, ground all aircraft, and eliminate “major safety hazards.” The directive follows the regulator’s determination of serious safety deficiencies associated with the operator.

2026-07-20T16:10:05.085778-07:00

China orders suspension of light-aircraft operator tied to crash into Beijing’s tallest building

AINonline

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NTSB probes geese as a factor in fatal Bell 206L-4 breakup over the Hudson River The NTSB is examining whether waterfowl—specifically geese—contributed to a fatal breakup of a Bell 206L-4 helicopter over the Hudson River. A Smithsonian analysis identified goose remains on rotor blades, tightening the case around a bird-strike mechanism.

2026-07-20T14:53:05.147152-07:00

NTSB probes geese as a factor in fatal Bell 206L-4 breakup over the Hudson River

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NTSB Eyes Geese as Factor in Fatal Bell 206L-4 Breakup Over Hudson River

2026-07-20T14:53:05.147152-07:00

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Ryanair: preliminary findings indicate a possible foreign object struck engine in Thessaloniki departure incident Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said preliminary information suggests a “foreign object” may have struck the engine of one of its Boeing aircraft on July 10 at Thessaloniki. A smashed cabin window triggered explosive decompression, partially sucking a passenger out and causing serious injury; Ryanair is also publicly reassuring customers.

2026-07-20T03:39:44.495770-07:00

Ryanair: preliminary findings indicate a possible foreign object struck engine in Thessaloniki departure incident

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Israir says pushback-tug damage at London Luton was likely deliberate after third A320 incident in under a year Israir’s Flight 116 was cancelled after a pushback tug struck the airline’s aircraft during towing operations at London Luton Airport, triggering a technical inspection. The carrier says the damage is the third similar incident in less than a year and is pressing for an investigation as British and Israeli security officials examine possible intent.

2026-07-20T02:51:32.550604-07:00

Israir says pushback-tug damage at London Luton was likely deliberate after third A320 incident in under a year

Wall Street Journal

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Smartphone power banks and vapes flagged as growing source of in-flight fires, injuring passengers and disrupting flights A surge in reports of phones, power banks and vapes spontaneously catching fire onboard aircraft is causing passenger injuries and operational disruptions, according to the article. The trend points to an escalating safety and compliance risk tied to everyday consumer electronics carried in-flight.

2026-07-18T05:16:10.300455-07:00

Smartphone power banks and vapes flagged as growing source of in-flight fires, injuring passengers and disrupting flights

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Spanish investigators probe evasive action by head-on A321XLR and 787-9 near Western Sahara Spanish aviation authorities are investigating an incident in which a Boeing 787-9 and an Airbus A321XLR took evasive action while traveling head-on on the same bidirectional airway at the same cruise altitude in the Canary Islands/Western Sahara airspace. Investigators are assessing separation, coordination, and the circumstances leading to the near conflict.

2026-07-18T01:58:20.696418-07:00

Spanish investigators probe evasive action by head-on A321XLR and 787-9 near Western Sahara

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TCAS RAs avert potential mid-air collision between Iberia A321XLR and Air Europa 787-9 over Atlantic An Iberia Airbus A321XLR (EC-OLE) and an Air Europa Boeing 787-9 (EC-ODH) received TCAS Resolution Advisories during an over-Atlantic encounter at FL360, triggering immediate evasive action. The event underscores how TCAS dynamics can rapidly drive loss-of-separation recovery during high-altitude crossings.

2026-07-17T02:17:18.997856-07:00

TCAS RAs avert potential mid-air collision between Iberia A321XLR and Air Europa 787-9 over Atlantic

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