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NTSB schedules May 19–20 investigative hearing into Nov. 4, 2025 UPS Flight 2976 MD-11F crash near Louisville

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board will hold a two-day investigative hearing May 19–20 into the Nov. 4, 2025 crash of UPS Flight 2976, a Boeing MD-11F cargo aircraft shortly after takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky. The three crewmembers and 11 people on the ground were killed, with 23 others injured.

2026-04-16T12:09:33.152515-07:00

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737 MAX families renew bid to reinstate criminal fraud charges against Boeing in US appeals court

2026-04-16T08:11:23.020254-07:00

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ATSB to probe fuel management after LongRanger helicopter ditching in Torres Strait

2026-04-16T07:39:38.714853-07:00

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Vertical-navigation software anomaly suspected in rapid Dornier 328 descent toward Zurich; go-around after EGPWS alerts

2026-04-16T04:24:01.820507-07:00

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NTSB schedules May 19–20 investigative hearing into Nov. 4, 2025 UPS Flight 2976 MD-11F crash near Louisville The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board will hold a two-day investigative hearing May 19–20 into the Nov. 4, 2025 crash of UPS Flight 2976, a Boeing MD-11F cargo aircraft shortly after takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky. The three crewmembers and 11 people on the ground were killed, with 23 others injured.

2026-04-16T12:09:33.152515-07:00

NTSB schedules May 19–20 investigative hearing into Nov. 4, 2025 UPS Flight 2976 MD-11F crash near Louisville

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737 MAX families renew bid to reinstate criminal fraud charges against Boeing in US appeals court Attorneys for passengers killed in two Boeing 737 MAX crashes are asking a US appeals court to reconsider a decision not to reinstate criminal fraud charges against the airframer. The new petition, filed 14 April and backed by more than two dozen families, targets the prior dismissal of prosecutors’ case.

2026-04-16T08:11:23.020254-07:00

737 MAX families renew bid to reinstate criminal fraud charges against Boeing in US appeals court

Vertical Mag

ATSB to probe fuel management after LongRanger helicopter ditching in Torres Strait The Australian Transport Safety Bureau says it will examine fuel management, fuel storage and fuel-quality monitoring procedures as part of its ongoing investigation into the ditching of a LongRanger helicopter in the Torres Strait. The scope points to potential operational and handling factors rather than just in-flight performance.

2026-04-16T07:39:38.714853-07:00

ATSB to probe fuel management after LongRanger helicopter ditching in Torres Strait

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Vertical-navigation software anomaly suspected in rapid Dornier 328 descent toward Zurich; go-around after EGPWS alerts Swiss investigators say a vertical-navigation software anomaly likely contributed to a Private Wings Flugcharter Dornier 328 descending rapidly toward terrain on approach to Zurich on 20 April 2024. The EGPWS generated ground-proximity warning alerts as the aircraft reached about 300 ft, after which the crew executed a go-around.

2026-04-16T04:24:01.820507-07:00

Vertical-navigation software anomaly suspected in rapid Dornier 328 descent toward Zurich; go-around after EGPWS alerts

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Army aviation chief denies DC Black Hawk crash linked to ‘outdated’ cockpit The Army’s top aviation leader made rare public comments about the Washington, D.C., crash, pushing back on the idea that the accident involved an “outdated” Black Hawk cockpit. The remark reframes the discussion as attention intensifies on how existing systems and oversight contributed to the tragedy.

2026-04-15T12:15:22.286230-07:00

Army aviation chief denies DC Black Hawk crash linked to ‘outdated’ cockpit

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Air France 777 aborted takeoff at LAX after reported runway-light alert as ATC canceled clearance An Air France Boeing 777 was preparing to depart Los Angeles International Airport for Charles de Gaulle when takeoff clearance was canceled and the departure aborted. Reporting indicates runway lights reportedly alerted pilots during the event as the aircraft encountered a situation involving a Gulfstream crossing the runway.

2026-04-15T11:09:17.425184-07:00

Air France 777 aborted takeoff at LAX after reported runway-light alert as ATC canceled clearance

Aviation Business News

Crystal Cabin Award 2026: Hamburg names eight “aircraft cabin of the future” innovations The Crystal Cabin Award 2026 was presented in Hamburg on 14 April, following industry judging by international experts at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX). The 15th awards recognized eight cabin projects—featuring winners including All Nippon Airways, Delta Air Lines, Diehl Aviation and Georgia Tech—setting the direction for next-generation onboard experience.

2026-04-15T02:14:44.456196-07:00

Crystal Cabin Award 2026: Hamburg names eight “aircraft cabin of the future” innovations

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China Airlines A350-900 grounded at Melbourne after jetbridge rips forward left-hand door from hinges A China Airlines Airbus A350-900 has been grounded at Melbourne International Airport after a jetbridge damaged the forward left-hand boarding door, partially tearing it from its hinges. The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft arrived from Taipei, with passengers and crew already off the aircraft and no injuries reported.

2026-04-14T07:15:10.967786-07:00

China Airlines A350-900 grounded at Melbourne after jetbridge rips forward left-hand door from hinges

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NTSB schedules May 19–20 investigative hearing into Nov. 4, 2025 UPS Flight 2976 MD-11F crash near Louisville

737 MAX families renew bid to reinstate criminal fraud charges against Boeing in US appeals court

ATSB to probe fuel management after LongRanger helicopter ditching in Torres Strait

Vertical-navigation software anomaly suspected in rapid Dornier 328 descent toward Zurich; go-around after EGPWS alerts

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