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Boeing 747 freighter from Dubai skids off Hong Kong runway into sea; security vehicle struck, two killed

A Boeing 747 freighter arriving from Dubai skidded off the runway after landing at Hong Kong International Airport early Monday, struck a security patrol vehicle and plunged into the sea; a photo shows the rear section and tailfin missing. Hong Kong authorities say two airport security staff were killed.

2025-10-19T15:05:55.412567-07:00

CNA

Air China A321 diverts after lithium‑battery fire in overhead bin on Hangzhou–Seoul flight

2025-10-18T02:52:14.866478-07:00

Reuters

Father of Air India AI171 pilot asks India's Supreme Court for independent probe beyond pilot error

2025-10-16T13:00:04.244807-07:00

kcra.com

Medical helicopter crashes onto Sacramento US‑50; three critically injured, bystanders lift aircraft to free woman

2025-10-06T22:28:45.336312-07:00

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Boeing 747 freighter from Dubai skids off Hong Kong runway into sea; security vehicle struck, two killed A Boeing 747 freighter arriving from Dubai skidded off the runway after landing at Hong Kong International Airport early Monday, struck a security patrol vehicle and plunged into the sea; a photo shows the rear section and tailfin missing. Hong Kong authorities say two airport security staff were killed.

2025-10-19T15:05:55.412567-07:00

Boeing 747 freighter from Dubai skids off Hong Kong runway into sea; security vehicle struck, two killed

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NTSB probes possible space-debris strike after United 737 windshield cracks midflight; UA1093 diverts to Salt Lake City The NTSB has opened an investigation after United Airlines flight UA1093, operating from Denver to Los Angeles, diverted to Salt Lake City when the cockpit windshield cracked midflight over Utah, injuring a pilot. Federal officials are examining whether the damage was caused by space debris or another external impact.

2025-10-19T11:46:45.664423-07:00

NTSB probes possible space-debris strike after United 737 windshield cracks midflight; UA1093 diverts to Salt Lake City

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American Airlines flight attendant arrested at DFW after alleged intoxication and assault; police bodycam shows arrest Police bodycam footage shows an American Airlines flight attendant being arrested at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport after allegedly being intoxicated and assaulting a supervisor, according to authorities. The incident prompted on-site police intervention and spotlights airline crew fitness-for-duty, disciplinary procedures and passenger confidence.

2025-10-19T11:46:40.338254-07:00

American Airlines flight attendant arrested at DFW after alleged intoxication and assault; police bodycam shows arrest

Economic Times

Air India cancels Milan–Delhi 787 (AI138) on Oct 17; schedules special repatriation flight AI138D for Oct 19 Air India cancelled flight AI138 (Milan–Delhi) on October 17 due to a technical fault, leaving 256 passengers and 10 crew stranded ahead of Diwali. The carrier has scheduled a special repatriation rotation, AI138D, for October 19 and says affected travellers were offered hotel accommodation, meals and refunds or rebooking.

2025-10-19T03:46:37.515902-07:00

Air India cancels Milan–Delhi 787 (AI138) on Oct 17; schedules special repatriation flight AI138D for Oct 19

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Federal probe into possible space-debris strike after cockpit windshield shatters on United 737 MAX 8; captain injured Federal investigators are examining whether space debris or a meteorite struck a United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 en route from Denver to Los Angeles on Oct. 16, 2025, after the cockpit windshield cracked midflight, injuring the captain and forcing a diversion to Salt Lake City with 140 people aboard.

2025-10-18T17:11:31.380274-07:00

Federal probe into possible space-debris strike after cockpit windshield shatters on United 737 MAX 8; captain injured

Associated Press

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Two United aircraft make minor wing‑to‑tail contact while taxiing at Chicago O’Hare; no injuries Two United Airlines aircraft made minor contact while taxiing at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Friday afternoon, when the wingtip of one aircraft struck the tail of the other. No injuries were reported; the airline said only a brief operational delay occurred while damage was assessed.

2025-10-18T07:41:58.527936-07:00

Two United aircraft make minor wing‑to‑tail contact while taxiing at Chicago O’Hare; no injuries

Reuters

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Major cargo‑area fire at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal Airport suspends all flights; 36 firefighting units, military assist An afternoon fire in the cargo village at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday forced suspension of all flights, prompting cancellations and diversions as thick smoke spread across the field. Thirty‑six firefighting units — including Bangladesh Army and Air Force teams — responded while authorities investigate the cause.

2025-10-18T05:54:58.167758-07:00

Major cargo‑area fire at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal Airport suspends all flights; 36 firefighting units, military assist

MercoPress

Chilean Air Force MH-60M Black Hawk located in Patagonia; one crew member killed Chile's Air Force (FACh) located an MH-60M Black Hawk that disappeared the previous afternoon in the Southern Ice Fields sector of the Aysén region. Four crew were aboard; one crewmember was found dead and recovery and an investigation into the loss are ongoing.

2025-10-18T02:54:34.603052-07:00

Chilean Air Force MH-60M Black Hawk located in Patagonia; one crew member killed

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