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Apparent Bullet Holes Found on American Airlines 737 MAX 8 After Medellín–Miami Flight; Investigation Open

Maintenance crews discovered apparent bullet holes on an American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 that arrived in Miami from Medellín on 23 February. A bullet was later located in the right wing and the aircraft was removed from service while authorities open a formal security and safety investigation.

2026-02-24T11:33:22.484038-08:00

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Server-room fire at Lagos Murtala Muhammed Terminal 1 forces evacuations and flight disruptions; operations restored

2026-02-24T13:10:30.543560-08:00

Reuters

Air India technical-incident rate jumps to 1.09 per 1,000 flights in January amid fuel, engine and hydraulic faults

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

Reuters

Iran military helicopter crashes into Isfahan market, kills four; aircraft type disputed

2026-02-24T00:41:42.175776-08:00

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Server-room fire at Lagos Murtala Muhammed Terminal 1 forces evacuations and flight disruptions; operations restored A server-room fire on 23 February at Terminal 1 of Lagos's Murtala Muhammed International Airport forced evacuations, injured six people and temporarily suspended international and domestic flights after the blaze spread to the departure hall. Airport authorities say operations have since been restored while investigations continue.

2026-02-24T13:10:30.543560-08:00

Server-room fire at Lagos Murtala Muhammed Terminal 1 forces evacuations and flight disruptions; operations restored

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Apparent Bullet Holes Found on American Airlines 737 MAX 8 After Medellín–Miami Flight; Investigation Open Maintenance crews discovered apparent bullet holes on an American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 that arrived in Miami from Medellín on 23 February. A bullet was later located in the right wing and the aircraft was removed from service while authorities open a formal security and safety investigation.

2026-02-24T11:33:22.484038-08:00

Apparent Bullet Holes Found on American Airlines 737 MAX 8 After Medellín–Miami Flight; Investigation Open

Reuters

Iran military helicopter crashes into Isfahan market, kills four; aircraft type disputed A military helicopter crashed into a fruit and vegetable market in Dorcheh, Isfahan province, killing four people, including two civilians, state media says. Conflicting reports and images showing twin exhausts have left the aircraft's identity — AH‑1J (Panha 2091 Toufan), Bell 212 or other — unclear.

2026-02-24T00:41:42.175776-08:00

Iran military helicopter crashes into Isfahan market, kills four; aircraft type disputed

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Air India technical-incident rate jumps to 1.09 per 1,000 flights in January amid fuel, engine and hydraulic faults In January Air India logged 1.09 technical incidents per 1,000 flights — roughly four times December’s 0.26 — with 23 events across more than 17,500 sectors. Reported defects include fuel and engine-oil leaks and hydraulic faults; most were formally investigated and have drawn regulatory scrutiny.

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

Air India technical-incident rate jumps to 1.09 per 1,000 flights in January amid fuel, engine and hydraulic faults

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Runway incursion at Phoenix Sky Harbor — man runs onto active runway and approaches American Airlines jet A man breached perimeter security at Phoenix Sky Harbor Monday evening, ran onto an active runway and approached a taxiing American Airlines jet, forcing air traffic control to stop the departure. He was detained and taken to hospital after an apparent breakdown; how he accessed the airfield is under investigation.

2026-02-23T22:01:44.153278-08:00

Runway incursion at Phoenix Sky Harbor — man runs onto active runway and approaches American Airlines jet

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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

AeroTime

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

Economic Times

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.

2026-02-23T08:00:33.921159-08:00

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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Apparent Bullet Holes Found on American Airlines 737 MAX 8 After Medellín–Miami Flight; Investigation Open

Server-room fire at Lagos Murtala Muhammed Terminal 1 forces evacuations and flight disruptions; operations restored

Air India technical-incident rate jumps to 1.09 per 1,000 flights in January amid fuel, engine and hydraulic faults

Iran military helicopter crashes into Isfahan market, kills four; aircraft type disputed

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