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United flight diverts after passenger attempts to open cabin door at ~30,000–36,000 feet

A United Airlines Newark-to-Guatemala City flight made an emergency diversion to Washington Dulles after an unruly passenger allegedly tried to open a cabin door while the aircraft was at about 30,000 feet over Delaware. Audio reports also describe a subsequent assault of another traveler.

2026-05-21T22:06:11.248730-07:00

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GA-ASI YFQ-42A collaborative combat aircraft restarts flight tests after April crash and software fix

2026-05-21T21:10:33.287494-07:00

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Air India AI2802 investigates engine-fire indication after safe emergency landing in Delhi

2026-05-21T14:24:13.977117-07:00

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GE to roll out a Leap-1B update in 2026 to address cabin-smoke concerns; CFM is advancing certification work for finalized EEC s

2026-05-21T10:26:34.876845-07:00

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United flight diverts after passenger attempts to open cabin door at ~30,000–36,000 feet A United Airlines Newark-to-Guatemala City flight made an emergency diversion to Washington Dulles after an unruly passenger allegedly tried to open a cabin door while the aircraft was at about 30,000 feet over Delaware. Audio reports also describe a subsequent assault of another traveler.

2026-05-21T22:06:11.248730-07:00

United flight diverts after passenger attempts to open cabin door at ~30,000–36,000 feet

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GA-ASI YFQ-42A collaborative combat aircraft restarts flight tests after April crash and software fix General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ YFQ-42A collaborative combat aircraft has resumed flight testing after a weeks-long grounding triggered by a 7 April crash. The restart follows safety reviews and software enhancements intended to reduce development risk for the USAF’s uncrewed fighter prototype.

2026-05-21T21:10:33.287494-07:00

GA-ASI YFQ-42A collaborative combat aircraft restarts flight tests after April crash and software fix

Reuters

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Air India AI2802 investigates engine-fire indication after safe emergency landing in Delhi Air India is investigating an engine-fire indication reported on flight AI2802 from Bengaluru during final approach on May 21. The A320neo landed safely at Delhi Airport with all 180 passengers exiting without incident, while the DGCA probes the event.

2026-05-21T14:24:13.977117-07:00

Air India AI2802 investigates engine-fire indication after safe emergency landing in Delhi

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US Air Force grounds T-38 Talon training fleet after Alabama crash; pilots ejected The U.S. Air Force has grounded its T-38 Talon training fleet following a crash in Alabama involving a jet assigned to Columbus Air Force Base. Both pilots ejected safely. Officials have not yet released their names or specified which squadron was operating the aircraft.

2026-05-21T14:09:49.886581-07:00

US Air Force grounds T-38 Talon training fleet after Alabama crash; pilots ejected

FlightGlobal

Option under review: Special Operations Command could convert in-production C-130Js to MC-130J standard after Iran losses With MC-130Js reportedly destroyed in Iran, Special Operations Command is considering a path to replace the capability by completing modifications on in-production Lockheed Martin C-130Js to the MC-130J standard. The approach would preserve aircraft availability by leveraging already-building airframes rather than restarting from scratch.

2026-05-21T11:40:00.607079-07:00

Option under review: Special Operations Command could convert in-production C-130Js to MC-130J standard after Iran losses

DefenseNews.com

USAF calls MQ-9 Reaper the “MVP” in Epic Fury as lawmakers weigh manned-unmanned priorities Air Force leaders told Congress the remotely piloted MQ-9 Reaper was a “workhorse” in the U.S. air campaign against Iran, even as the fiscal 2027 budget request continues to concentrate aircraft funding in crewed fighters. The testimony comes alongside new industry work on expendable autonomous drone engines, including GE426 proposals.

2026-05-21T11:10:25.711914-07:00

USAF calls MQ-9 Reaper the “MVP” in Epic Fury as lawmakers weigh manned-unmanned priorities

FlightGlobal

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GE to roll out a Leap-1B update in 2026 to address cabin-smoke concerns; CFM is advancing certification work for finalized EEC s GE will introduce a Leap-1B engine update this year as part of the certification process to address a cabin-smoke concern tied to activation of a load-reduction device. Separately, CFM says work on a finalized Leap-1B EEC software load is underway to resolve safety concerns affecting the 737 MAX.

2026-05-21T10:26:34.876845-07:00

GE to roll out a Leap-1B update in 2026 to address cabin-smoke concerns; CFM is advancing certification work for finalized EEC s

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Gama Aviation (San Marino) obtains San Marino AOC #SM-007 Gama Aviation (San Marino) has received its San Marino air operator’s certificate, AOC #SM-007, aligning with aircraft management and charter plans outlined by deputy managing director for aircraft management and charter Philipp Schuster in early 2026.

2026-05-21T09:10:14.486493-07:00

Gama Aviation (San Marino) obtains San Marino AOC #SM-007

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United flight diverts after passenger attempts to open cabin door at ~30,000–36,000 feet

GA-ASI YFQ-42A collaborative combat aircraft restarts flight tests after April crash and software fix

Air India AI2802 investigates engine-fire indication after safe emergency landing in Delhi

GE to roll out a Leap-1B update in 2026 to address cabin-smoke concerns; CFM is advancing certification work for finalized EEC s

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