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Airbus Vows to Appeal French Appeals Court Conviction in Air France AF447 Corporate Manslaughter Case

A Paris appeals court found Airbus and Air France guilty of corporate (involuntary) manslaughter for the 2009 Rio–Paris crash that killed 228 people and ordered both firms to pay the maximum fine of €225,000 each. Airbus says it will appeal the decision.

2026-05-20T22:11:47.808786-07:00

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China Eastern A350-900 reports “total” brake failure before Shanghai airbridge collision; investigators cite reverse-thrust mane

2026-05-22T02:38:54.638317-07:00

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United flight diverts to Washington Dulles after passenger allegedly tries to open cabin door at 30,000–36,000 feet

2026-05-21T22:06:11.248730-07:00

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Air India launches engine-fire probe after AI2802 A320neo lands safely in Delhi

2026-05-21T14:24:13.977117-07:00

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China Eastern A350-900 reports “total” brake failure before Shanghai airbridge collision; investigators cite reverse-thrust mane Investigators say a China Eastern Airbus A350-900 (B-324W) experienced complete braking loss while taxiing at Shanghai before colliding with a passenger airbridge. The crew reportedly used reverse thrust to manoeuvre. Preliminary investigation results were based on notifications from Chinese authorities.

2026-05-22T02:38:54.638317-07:00

China Eastern A350-900 reports “total” brake failure before Shanghai airbridge collision; investigators cite reverse-thrust mane

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United flight diverts to Washington Dulles after passenger allegedly tries to open cabin door at 30,000–36,000 feet A United Airlines Newark-to-Guatemala City flight was forced to divert to Washington Dulles after a passenger allegedly attempted to open a cabin door while the aircraft was cruising over the US East Coast. The incident was followed by an onboard assault on another traveler, per air traffic control audio.

2026-05-21T22:06:11.248730-07:00

United flight diverts to Washington Dulles after passenger allegedly tries to open cabin door at 30,000–36,000 feet

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Air India launches engine-fire probe after AI2802 A320neo lands safely in Delhi Air India says flight AI2802, operating Bengaluru–Delhi with 180 passengers, reported an engine fire indication during final approach on May 21. The aircraft landed safely; passengers disembarked without incident. The airline has launched a full investigation and the DGCA is probing the event.

2026-05-21T14:24:13.977117-07:00

Air India launches engine-fire probe after AI2802 A320neo lands safely in Delhi

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USAF grounds entire Northrop T-38 Talon training fleet after Alabama crash; operational pause follows May 12 mishap Following a May 12 crash involving a T-38 Talon assigned to Columbus Air Force Base, the U.S. Air Force has suspended all flights of the fleet. Reporting also notes a T-6A Texan II conducted a belly landing at McConnell AFB in the aftermath. The service has not yet specified the exact operational scope beyond the pause.

2026-05-21T14:09:49.886581-07:00

USAF grounds entire Northrop T-38 Talon training fleet after Alabama crash; operational pause follows May 12 mishap

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SIA SQ321 turbulence probe: radar supplier contests “underpainted” 777 weather-radar hypothesis A radar manufacturer disputed the inquiry’s hypothesis that cockpit weather radar output on Singapore Airlines’ Boeing 777 was “underpainted” under certain conditions during the 2024 serious upset over Myanmar. The challenge directly counters investigators’ technical explanation underpinning the SQ321 case.

2026-05-21T08:54:22.976338-07:00

SIA SQ321 turbulence probe: radar supplier contests “underpainted” 777 weather-radar hypothesis

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JetBlue accused of negligently rerouting quadriplegic passenger, alleged pressure-ulcer injuries after extended forced seating A lawsuit alleges JetBlue negligently rerouted a quadriplegic passenger on an international itinerary, forcing him to sit far longer than planned. The passenger reportedly developed a Stage III pressure ulcer and experienced “agonizing pain” following the added hours.

2026-05-21T06:44:50.984739-07:00

JetBlue accused of negligently rerouting quadriplegic passenger, alleged pressure-ulcer injuries after extended forced seating

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Air India A319 airprox: transcript indicates sharp descent to avoid Indian Navy Dhruv helicopter An incident transcript suggests an Air India Airbus A319 departing Port Blair in 2024 performed a sharp descent to avoid an Indian Navy Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) Dhruv Mk III helicopter, reported as an airprox. The report centers on closure distance and the pilot-initiated avoidance maneuver.

2026-05-21T00:54:28.115665-07:00

Air India A319 airprox: transcript indicates sharp descent to avoid Indian Navy Dhruv helicopter

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Airbus Vows to Appeal French Appeals Court Conviction in Air France AF447 Corporate Manslaughter Case A Paris appeals court found Airbus and Air France guilty of corporate (involuntary) manslaughter for the 2009 Rio–Paris crash that killed 228 people and ordered both firms to pay the maximum fine of €225,000 each. Airbus says it will appeal the decision.

2026-05-20T22:11:47.808786-07:00

Airbus Vows to Appeal French Appeals Court Conviction in Air France AF447 Corporate Manslaughter Case

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Airbus Vows to Appeal French Appeals Court Conviction in Air France AF447 Corporate Manslaughter Case

China Eastern A350-900 reports “total” brake failure before Shanghai airbridge collision; investigators cite reverse-thrust mane

United flight diverts to Washington Dulles after passenger allegedly tries to open cabin door at 30,000–36,000 feet

Air India launches engine-fire probe after AI2802 A320neo lands safely in Delhi

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