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Mid-air collision over Zell am See: Cessna 172 clips paraglider, both pilots land safely

On May 23, 2026, a rare mid-air collision above Zell am See, Austria, saw a Cessna 172 fly through a paraglider canopy, shredding it and sending the paraglider pilot out of control thousands of feet in the air. Both pilots ultimately landed safely with no reported injuries.

2026-05-24T13:13:04.509049-07:00

Associated Press

Garden Grove chemical crisis: GKN Aerospace facility tank suspected of cracking, triggering methyl methacrylate leak fears and l

2026-05-24T12:58:34.315845-07:00

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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

Reuters

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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Mid-air collision over Zell am See: Cessna 172 clips paraglider, both pilots land safely On May 23, 2026, a rare mid-air collision above Zell am See, Austria, saw a Cessna 172 fly through a paraglider canopy, shredding it and sending the paraglider pilot out of control thousands of feet in the air. Both pilots ultimately landed safely with no reported injuries.

2026-05-24T13:13:04.509049-07:00

Mid-air collision over Zell am See: Cessna 172 clips paraglider, both pilots land safely

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Garden Grove chemical crisis: GKN Aerospace facility tank suspected of cracking, triggering methyl methacrylate leak fears and l California fire officials dispatched a specialized team to investigate a potentially hazardous, damaged chemical tank at an aerospace plastics facility in Garden Grove. Officials cited concerns about a crack releasing pressure and the potential release of toxic vapors from methyl methacrylate, prompting tens of thousands to evacuate and authorities to manage closures.

2026-05-24T12:58:34.315845-07:00

Garden Grove chemical crisis: GKN Aerospace facility tank suspected of cracking, triggering methyl methacrylate leak fears and l

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Air India Express Boeing 737 Grounded After Pilots Try to Takeoff On the Edge of the Runway

2026-05-24T06:43:20.745337-07:00

Air India Express Boeing 737 Grounded Af

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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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Mid-air collision over Zell am See: Cessna 172 clips paraglider, both pilots land safely

Garden Grove chemical crisis: GKN Aerospace facility tank suspected of cracking, triggering methyl methacrylate leak fears and l

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

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

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