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United 787-9 Polaris-equipped aircraft makes emergency diversion after electrical smell fills cabin shortly after takeoff from S

A brand-new United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with the airline’s next-generation Polaris Business Class cabin made an emergency diversion after an electrical smell filled the cabin shortly after takeoff from Singapore. The cluster centers on early-flight electrical odor escalation on a newly delivered airframe.

2026-04-25T09:56:41.192280-07:00

Flying Magazine

NTSB final report pins fatal Bombardier Challenger 604 crash on engine corrosion; operator says bizav lessons will be shared

2026-04-24T11:20:50.615316-07:00

Associated Press

NTSB preliminary findings: LaGuardia CRJ-900 runway collision tied to fire-truck tracking and runway-entering timing

2026-04-23T11:49:58.064547-07:00

The Guardian

FAA investigates second recent close call at JFK involving parallel approaches by American and Air Canada regional jets

2026-04-22T05:35:18.212607-07:00

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United 787-9 Polaris-equipped aircraft makes emergency diversion after electrical smell fills cabin shortly after takeoff from S A brand-new United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with the airline’s next-generation Polaris Business Class cabin made an emergency diversion after an electrical smell filled the cabin shortly after takeoff from Singapore. The cluster centers on early-flight electrical odor escalation on a newly delivered airframe.

2026-04-25T09:56:41.192280-07:00

United 787-9 Polaris-equipped aircraft makes emergency diversion after electrical smell fills cabin shortly after takeoff from S

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NTSB final report pins fatal Bombardier Challenger 604 crash on engine corrosion; operator says bizav lessons will be shared The NTSB released its final investigation report on a 2024 fatal Bombardier Challenger 604 crash on a Florida freeway, citing corrosion in both engines as the probable cause. A parallel company statement underscores a commitment to disseminate “lessons learned” to the business aviation community.

2026-04-24T11:20:50.615316-07:00

NTSB final report pins fatal Bombardier Challenger 604 crash on engine corrosion; operator says bizav lessons will be shared

DefenseNews.com

F-22 loss during May 15 training highlights tight Raptor fleet size The U.S. Air Force lost an F-22 Raptor during a training flight on May 15, according to the cluster summary. The incident is being framed as a warning about the small, finite size of the Raptor inventory and the operational risk that aircraft losses can create.

2026-04-23T15:06:01.985639-07:00

F-22 loss during May 15 training highlights tight Raptor fleet size

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NTSB: Corrosion in GE CF34 VG parts linked to Challenger 604 crash; engines sent for manufacturer evaluation The NTSB says corroded GE CF34 engine variable guide (VG) parts contributed to the Naples Challenger 604 crash. The agency reports that the affected engines were removed and sent to the manufacturer for evaluation, as investigators assess component-level findings and their operational implications.

2026-04-23T12:07:17.977408-07:00

NTSB: Corrosion in GE CF34 VG parts linked to Challenger 604 crash; engines sent for manufacturer evaluation

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NTSB preliminary findings: LaGuardia CRJ-900 runway collision tied to fire-truck tracking and runway-entering timing The NTSB has issued preliminary findings in its investigation of the March 22 LaGuardia collision involving a Jazz-operated Air Canada Express CRJ-900 and a Port Authority fire truck. Investigators highlighted difficulties tracking the involved vehicle and a closing timeline in which the fire truck entered Runway 4 shortly before impact.

2026-04-23T11:49:58.064547-07:00

NTSB preliminary findings: LaGuardia CRJ-900 runway collision tied to fire-truck tracking and runway-entering timing

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Packed Airbus A320 returns to Malta after captain discovers first officer still in training A Malta-to-Paris Charles de Gaulle Airbus A320 departed with a first officer who was still in training, according to the report. The captain realized the mismatch only after takeoff, prompting an unscheduled return to Malta.

2026-04-23T08:25:49.933106-07:00

Packed Airbus A320 returns to Malta after captain discovers first officer still in training

Aviation Today

LaGuardia collision fallout spotlights ATC dysfunction—and accelerates avionics-focused changes As LaGuardia’s deadly runway collision shifts from a seconds-long event to a multi-year systems problem, the push is moving toward an avionics overhaul aimed at compensating for ATC failures. The core argument: layered protections and cockpit awareness have not been working reliably enough under real-world conditions.

2026-04-23T08:20:47.195402-07:00

LaGuardia collision fallout spotlights ATC dysfunction—and accelerates avionics-focused changes

DefenseNews.com

USAF C-5M Super Galaxy lands on nose after gear malfunction, skids 75% down runway The USAF C-5M Super Galaxy reportedly touched down with a gear malfunction, then skidded roughly three-quarters of the way down the runway before coming to a stop on its nose. The incident highlights the operational risk of undercarriage failures during landing and the resulting runway exposure window.

2026-04-23T07:06:35.433028-07:00

USAF C-5M Super Galaxy lands on nose after gear malfunction, skids 75% down runway

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United 787-9 Polaris-equipped aircraft makes emergency diversion after electrical smell fills cabin shortly after takeoff from S

NTSB final report pins fatal Bombardier Challenger 604 crash on engine corrosion; operator says bizav lessons will be shared

NTSB preliminary findings: LaGuardia CRJ-900 runway collision tied to fire-truck tracking and runway-entering timing

FAA investigates second recent close call at JFK involving parallel approaches by American and Air Canada regional jets

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