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Reuters • David Ljunggren

ICAO Council Holds Russia Accountable for Downing of MH17, Seeks Victim Compensation

The International Civil Aviation Organization’s Council concluded Monday that Russia is responsible for the 2014 shoot-down of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine, which killed all 298 on board, and has urged Moscow to compensate the victims’ families.

2025-05-12T15:32:01.484940-07:00

FlightGlobal

Turkish Airlines 777-300ER Plunges 8,000ft After Aggressive Turbulence Recovery

2025-05-12T01:23:14.006243-07:00

Associated Press

Duffy Orders Flight Cuts at Newark Liberty Following ATC Delays and Equipment Failures

2025-05-11T06:27:28.033574-07:00

Associated Press

Newark Liberty Controllers Blinded Again by 90-Second Radar and Comms Outage

2025-05-09T09:07:08.947806-07:00

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FlightGlobal

FAA mandates MD-80 flight manuals include elevator jam check The US Federal Aviation Administration has ordered operators of Boeing MD-80 series aircraft to revise their flight manuals within 90 days to require a pre-flight check ensuring elevators aren’t jammed in the trailing-edge down position, aiming to eliminate a known control hazard.

2025-05-13T01:20:34.015423-07:00

FAA mandates MD-80 flight manuals include elevator jam check

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ICAO Council Holds Russia Accountable for Downing of MH17, Seeks Victim Compensation The International Civil Aviation Organization’s Council concluded Monday that Russia is responsible for the 2014 shoot-down of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine, which killed all 298 on board, and has urged Moscow to compensate the victims’ families.

2025-05-12T15:32:01.484940-07:00

ICAO Council Holds Russia Accountable for Downing of MH17, Seeks Victim Compensation

Flying Magazine

UFA's ATTranscribe Automates ATC Transcription to Cut Workload, Boost Safety UFA launched ATTranscribe, an AI-driven tool offering time-synced playback, searchable transcripts and keyword filtering of ATC-pilot communications. It reduces controller transcription workload, accelerates incident reviews and helps alleviate staffing shortages while boosting ATM safety.

2025-05-12T11:05:47.431757-07:00

UFA's ATTranscribe Automates ATC Transcription to Cut Workload, Boost Safety

europeanairshows.co.uk

Finnish Air Force Restarts F/A-18 Hornet Solo Display After May 7 Rovaniemi Crash The Finnish Air Force has cleared its F/A-18 Hornet Solo Display to resume this season, just days after the solo jet crashed during a May 7 practice near Rovaniemi – a mishap that saw the pilot eject safely. The Hornet is slated to perform at Pirkkala Military Aviation Event on May 14.

2025-05-12T11:00:16.108523-07:00

Finnish Air Force Restarts F/A-18 Hornet Solo Display After May 7 Rovaniemi Crash

Flyer.co.uk

Ultimate High Founder Urges CAA to Embrace Modern Stall Recovery Methods The head of UK aerobatic trainer Ultimate High, Mark Greenfield, has called on the Civil Aviation Authority to formally recognise and integrate modern stall recovery techniques into pilot training and regulatory frameworks. Greenfield warns outdated guidance could leave pilots ill-prepared for real-world aerodynamic stalls, impacting flight safety.

2025-05-12T07:46:46.872629-07:00

Ultimate High Founder Urges CAA to Embrace Modern Stall Recovery Methods

koreatimes.co.kr

South Korean Air Force to resume live-fire drills two months after Pocheon bombing South Korea’s Air Force will resume most live-fire training this week, two months after suspending drills when two KF-16 fighters mistakenly bombed the civilian town of Pocheon in March. The decision follows procedural reviews and revised safety protocols aimed at preventing a recurrence.

2025-05-12T02:29:40.968256-07:00

South Korean Air Force to resume live-fire drills two months after Pocheon bombing

FlightGlobal

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Turkish Airlines 777-300ER Plunges 8,000ft After Aggressive Turbulence Recovery A Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER plunged almost 8,000ft after a sudden severe turbulence encounter over Iceland, when the crew’s aggressive, poorly coordinated control inputs compounded the altitude loss. Investigators found both pilots engaged the control columns simultaneously and with opposing, rapid inputs during the recovery attempt.

2025-05-12T01:23:14.006243-07:00

Turkish Airlines 777-300ER Plunges 8,000ft After Aggressive Turbulence Recovery

Australian Aviation

KH-4 Helicopter Pilot’s Quick Response Prevents Injuries in Engine Failure On a scenic flight last September, a Kawasaki KH-4 helicopter suffered an in-flight engine malfunction. The pilot executed an immediate autorotation landing, bringing the aircraft down safely with no injuries to the two passengers or pilot.

2025-05-11T14:11:15.247094-07:00

KH-4 Helicopter Pilot’s Quick Response Prevents Injuries in Engine Failure

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