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Iberia Airbus A350-900 grounded in Guayaquil after wingtip strike during water-cannon salute

An Iberia Airbus A350-900 was damaged when its wingtip struck an airport fire truck during a ceremonial water-cannon salute at Guayaquil (GYE), Ecuador. The aircraft was grounded awaiting repairs and the subsequent flight back to Madrid was cancelled.

2026-06-04T14:42:54.123914-07:00

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Lufthansa 787-9 nose-gear collapse at Frankfurt injures ground staff

2026-06-04T05:13:12.674914-07:00

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AAIB review flags electric-vehicle battery hazards after South London King Air crash

2026-06-04T14:41:47.326835-07:00

Bloomberg

United issues approach safety bulletin to pilots after Newark 767 light-pole strike; NTSB cites “low and slow” landing

2026-06-04T12:43:28.926627-07:00

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Iberia Airbus A350-900 grounded in Guayaquil after wingtip strike during water-cannon salute An Iberia Airbus A350-900 was damaged when its wingtip struck an airport fire truck during a ceremonial water-cannon salute at Guayaquil (GYE), Ecuador. The aircraft was grounded awaiting repairs and the subsequent flight back to Madrid was cancelled.

2026-06-04T14:42:54.123914-07:00

Iberia Airbus A350-900 grounded in Guayaquil after wingtip strike during water-cannon salute

AINonline

AAIB review flags electric-vehicle battery hazards after South London King Air crash The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) says its review process has identified electric-vehicle battery hazards, issuing a warning as part of the investigation into the South London King Air crash. The agency’s findings are framed around safety risks linked to EV batteries during response and recovery.

2026-06-04T14:41:47.326835-07:00

AAIB review flags electric-vehicle battery hazards after South London King Air crash

Bloomberg

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United issues approach safety bulletin to pilots after Newark 767 light-pole strike; NTSB cites “low and slow” landing United Airlines circulated a safety bulletin to pilots covering approach procedures at Newark Liberty after a Boeing 767 struck a light pole near the New Jersey Turnpike on May 3. The NTSB preliminary report says the aircraft was “low and slow,” with copilot input before impact and debris hitting a truck below.

2026-06-04T12:43:28.926627-07:00

United issues approach safety bulletin to pilots after Newark 767 light-pole strike; NTSB cites “low and slow” landing

AINonline

Cirrus Vision Jet makes gear-up emergency landing at Athens after engine failure A Cirrus Vision Jet experienced an engine failure, prompting the pilot to forego parachute use and instead glide the aircraft to Athens Airport. The successful emergency landing underscores how quickly engine-loss scenarios can demand decisive glide/landing execution in light jets.

2026-06-04T10:26:09.038784-07:00

Cirrus Vision Jet makes gear-up emergency landing at Athens after engine failure

Bloomberg

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Lufthansa 787-9 nose-gear collapse at Frankfurt injures ground staff A brand-new Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner parked at a gate at Frankfurt am Main Airport suffered an unexpected nose-landing-gear collapse on Thursday, injuring several employees, Lufthansa said. The 787-9 (D-ABPQ) had been delivered to Lufthansa in January and was preparing for Los Angeles service.

2026-06-04T05:13:12.674914-07:00

Lufthansa 787-9 nose-gear collapse at Frankfurt injures ground staff

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UK Ministry of Defence confirms three fatalities after AW101 Merlin HC4 (ZJ131) crash during night training in Devon The UK Ministry of Defence says a Leonardo Helicopters AW101 Merlin HC4 transport helicopter registered ZJ131 crashed during a training exercise near Okehampton/Sourton Down in Devon in the early hours of June 3, killing three Royal Navy crew members. Investigations are underway into the cause.

2026-06-03T06:42:12.807464-07:00

UK Ministry of Defence confirms three fatalities after AW101 Merlin HC4 (ZJ131) crash during night training in Devon

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Air Serbia A319: thrust-reverser lining separation linked to hot air from open bleed valve An Air Serbia Airbus A319 aircraft en route to Budapest shed a large section from the thrust reverser during climb out of Belgrade. Serbian investigators concluded hot air from an open bleed valve delaminated the internal reverser lining, leading to its separation.

2026-06-03T01:11:02.726459-07:00

Air Serbia A319: thrust-reverser lining separation linked to hot air from open bleed valve

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Frontier diversion to Miami after alleged mid-flight attempt to open emergency exit and enter cockpit A Frontier Airlines flight from San Juan to Chicago diverted to Miami International Airport after an alleged attempt to open an emergency exit door mid-flight and gain access to the cockpit. Police records and an arrest affidavit say the passenger choked an off-duty flight attendant during the disruption.

2026-06-02T18:10:49.176884-07:00

Frontier diversion to Miami after alleged mid-flight attempt to open emergency exit and enter cockpit

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Iberia Airbus A350-900 grounded in Guayaquil after wingtip strike during water-cannon salute

Lufthansa 787-9 nose-gear collapse at Frankfurt injures ground staff

AAIB review flags electric-vehicle battery hazards after South London King Air crash

United issues approach safety bulletin to pilots after Newark 767 light-pole strike; NTSB cites “low and slow” landing

News Timeline