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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

Reuters

Russia launches major Kyiv barrage using Oreshnik plus ballistic and hypersonic missiles alongside drones

2026-05-23T17:13:29.606158-07:00

Breitflyte

Lufthansa Cargo earns IATA CEIV Pharma certification(s), extending certified cold-chain capability

2026-05-23T08:24:53.759838-07:00

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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

Associated Press

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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

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Reuters

Russia launches major Kyiv barrage using Oreshnik plus ballistic and hypersonic missiles alongside drones Ukrainian officials and state media report a large overnight strike on Kyiv involving an Oreshnik missile, alongside Iskander, Kinzhal, and Zircon missile types, as well as drones. Kyiv’s mayoral office said four people were killed and more than 80 wounded, characterizing it as one of the city’s biggest attacks.

2026-05-23T17:13:29.606158-07:00

Russia launches major Kyiv barrage using Oreshnik plus ballistic and hypersonic missiles alongside drones

Breitflyte

Lufthansa Cargo earns IATA CEIV Pharma certification(s), extending certified cold-chain capability Lufthansa Cargo has achieved comprehensive IATA CEIV Pharma certifications, aligning its pharmaceutical handling with IATA’s quality and cold-chain requirements. The certification underscores the carrier’s push to provide validated end-to-end processes for temperature-sensitive medical shipments.

2026-05-23T08:24:53.759838-07:00

Lufthansa Cargo earns IATA CEIV Pharma certification(s), extending certified cold-chain capability

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Canada tribunal upholds blanket ban on flight attendants consuming cannabis on or off duty An 80-page Canadian employment tribunal ruling finds that flight attendants are not permitted to consume cannabis, whether on duty or off duty. The decision follows a union challenge to a policy restricting crew members from smoking marijuana, with the tribunal concluding the ban is enforceable.

2026-05-23T06:54:45.769963-07:00

Canada tribunal upholds blanket ban on flight attendants consuming cannabis on or off duty

New York Times

Southern California chemical leak at aerospace plastics facility triggers evacuation of ~40,000 residents A methyl methacrylate storage-tank at an aerospace plastics facility overheated, creating an explosion risk, officials said. About 40,000 people in parts of Southern California were ordered to evacuate as crews responded to the hazardous leak.

2026-05-23T04:09:38.721978-07:00

Southern California chemical leak at aerospace plastics facility triggers evacuation of ~40,000 residents

Reuters

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U.S. jury clears Boeing in LOT 737 MAX “MCAS concealment” damages lawsuit A U.S. jury in Seattle found Boeing not guilty of fraud in a civil case brought by LOT Polish Airlines tied to the 2016 737 MAX transaction. LOT had sought about $250m (€250m) in damages and interest over alleged revenue losses after the MAX was grounded for 20 months.

2026-05-22T18:24:49.513032-07:00

U.S. jury clears Boeing in LOT 737 MAX “MCAS concealment” damages lawsuit

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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

Russia launches major Kyiv barrage using Oreshnik plus ballistic and hypersonic missiles alongside drones

Lufthansa Cargo earns IATA CEIV Pharma certification(s), extending certified cold-chain capability

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