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Dassault Falcon 20 suffers dual‑engine malfunction in icing conditions during NATO exercise

A Dassault Falcon 20 supporting a NATO military exercise experienced simultaneous loss of both engines while climbing through 11,000 ft toward 13,000 ft in icing weather on 24 March, French BEA said, citing preliminary information from Hungarian investigators. Authorities have opened a probe and are reviewing flight data.

2026-04-06T23:01:06.231277-07:00

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General Atomics YFQ-42A 'Dark Merlin' crashes in California test; flights suspended

2026-04-06T18:22:02.663235-07:00

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Airbridge strikes Boeing 737 cockpit twice at Brisbane; glass showers cockpit, new safety protocols introduced

2026-04-06T06:17:50.895364-07:00

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U.S. special forces rescue second F-15E airman after shootdown over Iran; two C-130s destroyed

2026-04-04T23:27:00.676918-07:00

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South Korean Army Surion helicopter intrudes into DMZ during Yeoncheon wildfire suppression; joint probe launched On March 23, 2026, a Republic of Korea Army Surion helicopter supporting wildfire-suppression operations near Yeoncheon in Gyeonggi Province inadvertently crossed into the Demilitarized Zone separating North and South Korea. The incursion prompted a joint military investigation by South Korean forces.

2026-04-07T02:51:54.376198-07:00

South Korean Army Surion helicopter intrudes into DMZ during Yeoncheon wildfire suppression; joint probe launched

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Dassault Falcon 20 suffers dual‑engine malfunction in icing conditions during NATO exercise A Dassault Falcon 20 supporting a NATO military exercise experienced simultaneous loss of both engines while climbing through 11,000 ft toward 13,000 ft in icing weather on 24 March, French BEA said, citing preliminary information from Hungarian investigators. Authorities have opened a probe and are reviewing flight data.

2026-04-06T23:01:06.231277-07:00

Dassault Falcon 20 suffers dual‑engine malfunction in icing conditions during NATO exercise

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General Atomics YFQ-42A 'Dark Merlin' crashes in California test; flights suspended A General Atomics YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototype — the 'Dark Merlin' loyal‑wingman — suffered a mishap after takeoff from a company airfield in the California desert Monday at ~1 p.m. Pacific. No injuries were reported; GA‑ASI has suspended flight operations and opened an investigation.

2026-04-06T18:22:02.663235-07:00

General Atomics YFQ-42A 'Dark Merlin' crashes in California test; flights suspended

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Airbridge strikes Boeing 737 cockpit twice at Brisbane; glass showers cockpit, new safety protocols introduced Australian safety investigators revealed an airbridge at Brisbane International Airport struck the cockpit of a Boeing 737 on two separate occasions a little more than a month apart, sending shards of glass toward pilots. No injuries were reported; new airport safety protocols have been implemented.

2026-04-06T06:17:50.895364-07:00

Airbridge strikes Boeing 737 cockpit twice at Brisbane; glass showers cockpit, new safety protocols introduced

Air Data News

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U.S. special forces rescue second F-15E airman after shootdown over Iran; two C-130s destroyed U.S. special operations forces conducted a deep-penetration rescue inside Iran to recover the second crewmember of an F-15E shot down on April 3. The rescued weapons systems officer was wounded but expected to recover; two C-130s were destroyed on the ground during the complex operation.

2026-04-04T23:27:00.676918-07:00

U.S. special forces rescue second F-15E airman after shootdown over Iran; two C-130s destroyed

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US CH-47 Chinook damaged in Kuwait after alleged Iranian strike during F-15E search An Iranian projectile or drone reportedly struck and damaged a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, while forces were conducting a search for a downed F-15E. Iranian media published photos of the wreckage, highlighting helicopter vulnerability and questions about base air defences in the Gulf.

2026-04-03T10:52:47.548539-07:00

US CH-47 Chinook damaged in Kuwait after alleged Iranian strike during F-15E search

Wall Street Journal

US F-15E shot down over Iran in Operation Epic Fury; CSAR ongoing A U.S. Air Force F‑15E Strike Eagle was downed over Iran during Operation Epic Fury — the first fighter loss in a five‑week campaign that has generated roughly 13,000 combat sorties. Two crew reportedly ejected; combat search‑and‑rescue with Black Hawks and a C‑130 is underway amid mixed recovery reports.

2026-04-03T10:51:19.454508-07:00

US F-15E shot down over Iran in Operation Epic Fury; CSAR ongoing

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Business aviation fatalities fall 50% in Q1 as runway excursions remain a persistent risk Business aviation fatalities fell 50% in Q1, marking a notable safety improvement across the sector. However, runway excursions continue to drive a disproportionate share of accidents and operational disruptions, keeping regulators and airport operators focused on mitigation and oversight measures.

2026-04-03T10:40:42.034000-07:00

Business aviation fatalities fall 50% in Q1 as runway excursions remain a persistent risk

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Dassault Falcon 20 suffers dual‑engine malfunction in icing conditions during NATO exercise

General Atomics YFQ-42A 'Dark Merlin' crashes in California test; flights suspended

Airbridge strikes Boeing 737 cockpit twice at Brisbane; glass showers cockpit, new safety protocols introduced

U.S. special forces rescue second F-15E airman after shootdown over Iran; two C-130s destroyed

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