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United 777‑200ER Returns to Dulles After Engine Failure and Small Brush Fire

A Tokyo‑bound United Airlines Boeing 777‑200ER carrying 275 passengers and 15 crew returned to Washington Dulles after one engine lost power shortly after takeoff, sparking a small brush fire. The jet circled to burn off fuel and landed safely back at the airport.

2025-12-13T11:36:42.243749-08:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Cathay Pacific passenger arrested after attempting to open A350 door on Boston–Hong Kong flight

2025-12-12T00:47:05.364731-08:00

FlightGlobal

Southwest 737-800 began takeoff from parallel taxiway at Orlando after crew missed runway verification

2025-12-11T23:11:43.388359-08:00

The Guardian

Malaysia to restart MH370 deep‑sea search in highest‑probability zone with Ocean Infinity at year‑end

2025-12-02T19:48:20.166641-08:00

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United 777‑200ER Returns to Dulles After Engine Failure and Small Brush Fire A Tokyo‑bound United Airlines Boeing 777‑200ER carrying 275 passengers and 15 crew returned to Washington Dulles after one engine lost power shortly after takeoff, sparking a small brush fire. The jet circled to burn off fuel and landed safely back at the airport.

2025-12-13T11:36:42.243749-08:00

United 777‑200ER Returns to Dulles After Engine Failure and Small Brush Fire

AirForceTimes

NAVAIR and GAO flag rising V‑22 safety risks and data gaps as corrective actions are set NAVAIR's review confirms unresolved safety and readiness issues with the V‑22 Osprey, and a GAO audit found the aircraft's 'most serious' accident rate rose in FY2023–24 versus the prior eight‑year average while Marine Corps and Air Force fell short on safety data sharing. NAVAIR has outlined corrective actions.

2025-12-12T11:22:36.423310-08:00

NAVAIR and GAO flag rising V‑22 safety risks and data gaps as corrective actions are set

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Law professor sues Boeing over alleged toxic cabin fumes, raising industry liability risk A law professor has filed suit against Boeing alleging exposure to toxic cabin fumes on one of its aircraft. The case underscores growing legal liability for manufacturers and operators as the industry grapples with a surge of fume events in recent years.

2025-12-12T04:56:19.673577-08:00

Law professor sues Boeing over alleged toxic cabin fumes, raising industry liability risk

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Cathay Pacific passenger arrested after attempting to open A350 door on Boston–Hong Kong flight On Dec. 10 a passenger aboard Cathay Pacific flight CX811 from Boston to Hong Kong allegedly tried to open an A350‑1000 aircraft door during final descent; crew subdued him and no injuries were reported. Hong Kong police arrested a 20‑year‑old under the Aviation Security Ordinance; the case is under investigation.

2025-12-12T00:47:05.364731-08:00

Cathay Pacific passenger arrested after attempting to open A350 door on Boston–Hong Kong flight

FlightGlobal

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Southwest 737-800 began takeoff from parallel taxiway at Orlando after crew missed runway verification US investigators say a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 began its takeoff roll from a parallel taxiway at Orlando on March 20 after the captain failed to follow runway‑verification procedures. The flight, cleared to taxi from Airside 2, was bound for Albany when the error occurred.

2025-12-11T23:11:43.388359-08:00

Southwest 737-800 began takeoff from parallel taxiway at Orlando after crew missed runway verification

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ATSB releases images of skydiver dangling from aircraft tail at 15,000 ft after parachute entanglement Australia’s transport safety agency (ATSB) released video and images showing a skydiver’s parachute becoming entangled on an aircraft’s tail before a September jump, leaving the jumper dangling from the tailplane at about 15,000 ft (4,500 m). Investigators published the footage as part of their probe.

2025-12-11T18:06:10.249313-08:00

ATSB releases images of skydiver dangling from aircraft tail at 15,000 ft after parachute entanglement

Flying Magazine

Two aircraft make emergency road landings in Florida; no serious injuries Two small aircraft made separate emergency landings on Florida roads, including a twin‑engine aircraft that executed a forced landing on a busy interstate during rush hour. Dramatic video captured the interstate touchdown; authorities said there were no serious injuries and emergency responders secured both scenes.

2025-12-11T04:12:36.406190-08:00

Two aircraft make emergency road landings in Florida; no serious injuries

FlightGlobal

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Tow-tractor instructor distracted during training pushes Malta Air 737-800 into Stansted blast fence UK investigators say a tow-tractor instructor, focused on training another driver, allowed the vehicle to push a Malta Air Boeing 737-800 into a blast fence at London Stansted during a long pushback from stand 63R to the end of a cul-de-sac before engine start.

2025-12-11T03:30:26.185531-08:00

Tow-tractor instructor distracted during training pushes Malta Air 737-800 into Stansted blast fence

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