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CFIT prevention guide and Airbus sees H175 potential in Canada

Vertical Magazine's latest issue pairs a practical CFIT prevention guide—outlining essential pilot skills to reduce controlled flight-into-terrain risk—with a market piece reporting that Airbus sees potential for its H175 helicopter in Canada. The package links operational safety and rotorcraft market interest in North America.

2026-02-22T16:30:24.754829-08:00

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

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

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

2026-02-22T12:51:55.206709-08:00

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

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

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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

AeroTime

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

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

Vertical Mag

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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

Vertical Mag

CFIT prevention guide and Airbus sees H175 potential in Canada Vertical Magazine's latest issue pairs a practical CFIT prevention guide—outlining essential pilot skills to reduce controlled flight-into-terrain risk—with a market piece reporting that Airbus sees potential for its H175 helicopter in Canada. The package links operational safety and rotorcraft market interest in North America.

2026-02-22T16:30:24.754829-08:00

CFIT prevention guide and Airbus sees H175 potential in Canada

avbrief.com

FAA withdraws RNAV (GPS) Z Runway 32 at Steamboat Springs (KSBS) after Feb. 13 fatal crash The FAA has made the RNAV (GPS) Z Runway 32 approach at Steamboat Springs Airport (KSBS) unavailable via NOTAM days after a Feb. 13 crash of an Epic E1000 that killed four. The agency said the closure follows coordination with the NTSB as investigations continue.

2026-02-22T12:51:55.206709-08:00

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

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CFIT prevention guide and Airbus sees H175 potential in Canada

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

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

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

News Timeline