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Air India's technical-incident rate jumps to 1.09 per 1,000 flights in January as fuel, oil and hydraulic faults rise

Air India logged 1.09 technical incidents per 1,000 flights in January — its highest rate in 14 months — after 23 events across more than 17,500 flights, driven by engine oil and fuel leaks and hydraulic faults. The rate rose from 0.26 in December and triggered formal investigations and regulator scrutiny.

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Exit‑row seats collapse on Batik Air 737 during takeoff; probe opened

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Iran military helicopter crashes into Isfahan market, kills four An Iranian military helicopter crashed into a fruit market in Dorcheh, Isfahan province, killing four, including the pilot and co‑pilot, and causing a small fire that emergency services extinguished. The accident follows a separate U.S.-built fighter crash in Hamadan amid reports of aging aircraft and spare-part shortages.

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Iran military helicopter crashes into Isfahan market, kills four

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Air India's technical-incident rate jumps to 1.09 per 1,000 flights in January as fuel, oil and hydraulic faults rise Air India logged 1.09 technical incidents per 1,000 flights in January — its highest rate in 14 months — after 23 events across more than 17,500 flights, driven by engine oil and fuel leaks and hydraulic faults. The rate rose from 0.26 in December and triggered formal investigations and regulator scrutiny.

2026-02-23T23:36:18.843795-08:00

Air India's technical-incident rate jumps to 1.09 per 1,000 flights in January as fuel, oil and hydraulic faults rise

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Exit‑row seats collapse on Batik Air 737 during takeoff; probe opened A row of exit seats on a Batik Air Boeing 737 collapsed backward during takeoff, slamming into the row behind; no injuries were reported and a passenger narrowly avoided harm. Authorities have opened an investigation amid concerns about maintenance and safety standards at the Lion Air–owned carrier.

2026-02-23T11:53:16.898055-08:00

Exit‑row seats collapse on Batik Air 737 during takeoff; probe opened

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IAF grounds Tejas fleet after landing incident; HAL denies crash as Mk1A delays draw scrutiny The Indian Air Force has grounded its Tejas fleet after a landing incident that Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd says was a minor technical glitch, not a crash. The episode heightens scrutiny of HAL and Tejas Mk1A delivery timelines and has prompted joint inspections to rule out systemic faults.

2026-02-23T08:11:47.556465-08:00

IAF grounds Tejas fleet after landing incident; HAL denies crash as Mk1A delays draw scrutiny

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Ukraine strikes Yevpatoria repair plant in Crimea, damages two rare Be‑12 maritime aircraft with FPV drones Ukraine's Defence Forces said on Feb. 21, 2026 they struck the Yevpatoria Aviation Repair Plant in occupied Crimea, damaging two rare Beriev Be‑12 amphibious maritime patrol aircraft. Kyiv said FPV drones executed the attack — part of a campaign to erode Moscow's dwindling maritime aviation capabilities.

2026-02-23T08:11:41.675337-08:00

Ukraine strikes Yevpatoria repair plant in Crimea, damages two rare Be‑12 maritime aircraft with FPV drones

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IAF grounds ~30 Tejas LCAs after Feb. 7 ground incident; joint IAF–HAL checks probe suspected brake failure amid Mk1A delays India's Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of roughly 30 single‑seat Tejas LCA following a Feb. 7 ground incident. Joint IAF–HAL inspections are probing a suspected brake failure; reports conflict on whether a pilot ejected, and checks aim to rule out systemic faults as Mk1A deliveries face scrutiny.

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IAF grounds ~30 Tejas LCAs after Feb. 7 ground incident; joint IAF–HAL checks probe suspected brake failure amid Mk1A delays

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AW139: Lessons from a Complete Loss of Collective — How the Crew Regained Control An analysis of how the crew of a Leonardo AW139 regained control after a complete loss of collective—examining the sequence of actions, emergency procedures and cockpit coordination that restored handling. The report distils practical lessons for training, SOPs and rotorcraft systems design.

2026-02-23T05:05:50.888679-08:00

AW139: Lessons from a Complete Loss of Collective — How the Crew Regained Control

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Delta 737 engine failure on takeoff from Savannah sparks grass fire; flight returns with 179 onboard, no injuries A Delta Boeing 737 carrying 179 passengers suffered an engine failure seconds after takeoff from Savannah/Hilton Head (SAV), sending sparks that ignited a grass fire beside the runway. The crew returned the jet to SAV about 27 minutes later; emergency services extinguished the blaze and no injuries were reported.

2026-02-22T21:45:49.083943-08:00

Delta 737 engine failure on takeoff from Savannah sparks grass fire; flight returns with 179 onboard, no injuries

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Air India's technical-incident rate jumps to 1.09 per 1,000 flights in January as fuel, oil and hydraulic faults rise

Exit‑row seats collapse on Batik Air 737 during takeoff; probe opened

CFIT prevention guide and Airbus sees H175 potential in Canada

FAA withdraws RNAV (GPS) Z Runway 32 at Steamboat Springs (KSBS) after Feb. 13 fatal crash

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