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ATSB interim report: Bell 412 substantially damaged during water‑bucketing firefighting operation

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has published an interim report describing an incident in which a Bell 412 helicopter was substantially damaged while performing water‑bucketing during a firefighting operation. The report documents the sequence of events and forms part of an ongoing ATSB safety investigation.

2026-03-17T05:39:11.564907-07:00

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Israel says it destroyed Airbus A340‑300 used by Iran’s late Supreme Leader

2026-03-17T00:45:06.678576-07:00

Times of India

Air India A350 diverted to Shannon after severe floorboard vibrations and unexplained belly‑section noise

2026-03-16T09:53:52.414088-07:00

New York Times

Fire aboard USS Gerald R. Ford burns 30+ hours during extended Middle East deployment as Iran warns logistics are targets

2026-03-16T15:58:52.875486-07:00

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ATSB interim report: Bell 412 substantially damaged during water‑bucketing firefighting operation The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has published an interim report describing an incident in which a Bell 412 helicopter was substantially damaged while performing water‑bucketing during a firefighting operation. The report documents the sequence of events and forms part of an ongoing ATSB safety investigation.

2026-03-17T05:39:11.564907-07:00

ATSB interim report: Bell 412 substantially damaged during water‑bucketing firefighting operation

AeroTime

Israel says it destroyed Airbus A340‑300 used by Iran’s late Supreme Leader Israel said an overnight strike destroyed an Airbus A340‑300 that had been used by Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Israeli officials publicly identified the airframe as part of Iran’s state aviation assets; the announcement came March 16, 2026.

2026-03-17T00:45:06.678576-07:00

Israel says it destroyed Airbus A340‑300 used by Iran’s late Supreme Leader

DefenseNews.com

Vance AFB resumes T-6A training after Nov. 15 grounding; hypoxia cause still undetermined The 71st Flying Training Wing at Vance Air Force Base has resumed T-6A Texan training flights after grounding the fleet on Nov. 15 following reports of hypoxia-like symptoms. Base officials say the cause remains undetermined and investigations continue as limited operations restart.

2026-03-16T22:40:07.269660-07:00

Vance AFB resumes T-6A training after Nov. 15 grounding; hypoxia cause still undetermined

DefenseNews.com

F-35A Loses External Panel During Training Flight 65 Miles East of Okinawa An F-35A shed an external panel measuring roughly 12 by 24 inches during a routine training mission about 65 miles east of Okinawa. The loss was reported after the sortie; military authorities have not released details on cause, damage to the jet, or any injuries.

2026-03-16T22:40:06.535857-07:00

F-35A Loses External Panel During Training Flight 65 Miles East of Okinawa

New York Times

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Fire aboard USS Gerald R. Ford burns 30+ hours during extended Middle East deployment as Iran warns logistics are targets A laundry-room fire aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford burned more than 30 hours during its extended Middle East deployment, displacing over 600 sailors and injuring two. Now in its tenth month at sea, the blaze heightens readiness and safety concerns as Iran deems strike-group logistics legitimate targets.

2026-03-16T15:58:52.875486-07:00

Fire aboard USS Gerald R. Ford burns 30+ hours during extended Middle East deployment as Iran warns logistics are targets

The War Zone

Israel says it destroyed Iranian government Airbus A340 at Tehran’s Mehrabad Israel says it destroyed an Iranian government Airbus A340‑300 — a VIP transport used by the late Ayatollah — parked at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport in a strike tied to the widening conflict. Israel says the hit degrades Iran’s government airlift and coordination; independent verification is pending.

2026-03-16T09:53:58.169778-07:00

Israel says it destroyed Iranian government Airbus A340 at Tehran’s Mehrabad

Times of India

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Air India A350 diverted to Shannon after severe floorboard vibrations and unexplained belly‑section noise An Air India Airbus A350 on the New York–New Delhi sector diverted to Shannon after passengers and crew reported severe floorboard vibrations and an unexplained belly‑section noise while cruising at about 33,000 ft. The crew elected to land in Ireland for inspection; no injuries were reported in initial accounts.

2026-03-16T09:53:52.414088-07:00

Air India A350 diverted to Shannon after severe floorboard vibrations and unexplained belly‑section noise

AINonline

Garmin Service Alert: Advisory glide paths do not assure obstacle or terrain clearance — pilots must not descend below MDA Garmin has issued a service alert warning that advisory glide path overlays on its navigation systems do not provide assurance of obstacle or terrain clearance. Pilots are explicitly advised not to use these advisory glide paths to descend below the published minimum descent altitude (MDA).

2026-03-16T09:36:06.184546-07:00

Garmin Service Alert: Advisory glide paths do not assure obstacle or terrain clearance — pilots must not descend below MDA

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ATSB interim report: Bell 412 substantially damaged during water‑bucketing firefighting operation

Israel says it destroyed Airbus A340‑300 used by Iran’s late Supreme Leader

Air India A350 diverted to Shannon after severe floorboard vibrations and unexplained belly‑section noise

Fire aboard USS Gerald R. Ford burns 30+ hours during extended Middle East deployment as Iran warns logistics are targets

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