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Iran-linked drones ignite fuel-tank blaze at Kuwait International; tanker off Qatar hit amid wider Gulf strikes

Kuwait International Airport remained closed after Iran-linked drones struck fuel-storage tanks, triggering a major blaze that grounded commercial services. The strikes — including a tanker hit off Qatar and separate incidents in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia — come amid escalatory U.S.–Israeli operations and regional reprisals.

2026-03-31T23:27:21.457242-07:00

AINonline

Business aircraft accident reports — April 2026: preliminary and final investigations

2026-04-01T04:51:57.318692-07:00

FlightGlobal

Russian Antonov An-26 military transport crashes into Crimea cliff, 29 killed

2026-03-31T21:46:12.272146-07:00

Washington Post

Pentagon chief blocks Army probe, absolves crews after Kid Rock helicopter flyby

2026-04-01T02:58:25.323360-07:00

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AINonline

Business aircraft accident reports — April 2026: preliminary and final investigations April 2026’s roundup compiles preliminary and final accident reports involving business aircraft, summarizing causal findings, fatalities and injuries, and any ensuing safety recommendations from investigative authorities. The collection highlights recurring causal factors, operator type and phase-of-flight patterns relevant for fleet operators and insurers.

2026-04-01T04:51:57.318692-07:00

Business aircraft accident reports — April 2026: preliminary and final investigations

Washington Post

Pentagon chief blocks Army probe, absolves crews after Kid Rock helicopter flyby The Pentagon chief intervened to block an Army investigation and lift disciplinary action after a helicopter flyby at a Kid Rock event, posting “No punishment. No investigation.” on social media hours after military officials said they had grounded the pilots involved. The move halts the service's probe.

2026-04-01T02:58:25.323360-07:00

Pentagon chief blocks Army probe, absolves crews after Kid Rock helicopter flyby

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Iran-linked drones ignite fuel-tank blaze at Kuwait International; tanker off Qatar hit amid wider Gulf strikes Kuwait International Airport remained closed after Iran-linked drones struck fuel-storage tanks, triggering a major blaze that grounded commercial services. The strikes — including a tanker hit off Qatar and separate incidents in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia — come amid escalatory U.S.–Israeli operations and regional reprisals.

2026-03-31T23:27:21.457242-07:00

Iran-linked drones ignite fuel-tank blaze at Kuwait International; tanker off Qatar hit amid wider Gulf strikes

FlightGlobal

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Russian Antonov An-26 military transport crashes into Crimea cliff, 29 killed A Russian Antonov An-26 military transport crashed into a cliff on the Crimean Peninsula on March 31, killing all 29 people aboard (six crew, 23 passengers). Russian defence officials cited a probable technical malfunction; witnesses and site sources say the aircraft plummeted into a cliff face.

2026-03-31T21:46:12.272146-07:00

Russian Antonov An-26 military transport crashes into Crimea cliff, 29 killed

The War Zone

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USAF F-35A crashes during Nellis training; pilot ejects safely An F-35A assigned to Nellis Air Force Base crashed March 31 within the Nevada Test and Training Range after the pilot safely ejected, officials said. The jet went down roughly 25 miles northeast of Indian Springs; emergency responders reported no civilian injuries and an Air Force investigation is underway.

2026-03-31T14:19:15.393614-07:00

USAF F-35A crashes during Nellis training; pilot ejects safely

AINonline

NTSB: ASDE‑X failed to alert before LaGuardia CRJ collision after ARFF truck lacked transponder

2026-03-31T10:55:23.148013-07:00

NTSB: ASDE‑X failed to alert before LaGu

Flying Magazine

Stop the Rush: Avoiding 'Hangar Rash' through safer taxiing and parking Safe taxiing and disciplined parking are the primary defenses against 'hangar rash' — the costly minor collisions, scrapes and FOD incidents that occur on ramps and near hangars. Better ramp discipline and vigilance cut repair bills, reduce aircraft downtime and limit safety risks.

2026-03-31T08:15:15.496124-07:00

Stop the Rush: Avoiding 'Hangar Rash' through safer taxiing and parking

Associated Press

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U.S. Marine detained after TSA finds live 25 mm round in checked bag at Palm Springs International Airport TSA agents at Palm Springs International Airport discovered a live 25 mm round in a U.S. Marine's checked baggage, and local police detained the servicemember at the airport. Authorities responded on site and have taken the individual into custody while the matter is investigated.

2026-03-31T05:21:16.789527-07:00

U.S. Marine detained after TSA finds live 25 mm round in checked bag at Palm Springs International Airport

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Iran-linked drones ignite fuel-tank blaze at Kuwait International; tanker off Qatar hit amid wider Gulf strikes

Business aircraft accident reports — April 2026: preliminary and final investigations

Russian Antonov An-26 military transport crashes into Crimea cliff, 29 killed

Pentagon chief blocks Army probe, absolves crews after Kid Rock helicopter flyby

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